These four- to five-minute practices are designed to support us during everyday situations and difficulties, empowering us to shift away from habitual responses that are often rooted in reactivity and stress. All you need is a few minutes to pause, breathe, and return to your intentions.
These audio practices are republished with Shalini’s permission from Return to Mindfulness on the Deckible app.
About The Author
Shalini Bahl, PhD, is the award-winning author of Return to Mindfulness and founder of Sama Life, where she offers daily live micro-practices for real-world engagement. A certified MBSR and Search Inside Yourself teacher with pioneering research in mindfulness and consumer well-being recognized by the American Marketing Association, she brings contemplative practice into complex real-world contexts—from Town Council chambers to corporate boardrooms.
Through her teaching, writing, and TEDx talks, she focuses on building practical mindfulness skills that disrupt default patterns and restore clarity, integrity, and care. Her guided meditations have reached over 80,000 listeners worldwide.
