SFU Health and Counselling

Body Scan by Dr. Erika Horwitz

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:43:40 -0700

Former HCS Associate Director and Licensed Psychologist Dr. Erika Horwitz narrates a 25-minute Body Scan. The Body Scan is a mindfulness-based practice that allows us to be present with our bodies and to learn to observe and experience our bodies without judgement, analysis, or resistance. It is sometimes useful to practice before doing a mindfulness meditation as it tends to focus the mind and ground the body.

Guided Silent Mindfulness Meditation by Dr. Erika Horwitz (25 min)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:41:35 -0700

Former HCS Associate Director and Licensed Psychologist Dr. Erika Horwitz narrates a 25-minute mindfulness exercise. Mindfulness helps you become focused and allows you to rest from constant thinking. Practice being in the present and let go of worries about the future and past.

Guided Silent Mindfulness Meditation by Dr. Erika Horwitz (10 min)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:39:40 -0700

Former HCS Associate Director and Licensed Psychologist Dr. Erika Horwitz narrates a 10 minute mindfulness exercise. Mindfulness helps you become focused and allows you to rest from constant thinking. Practice being in the present and let go of worries about the future and past.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation by Cathy Trudeau

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:10:36 -0700

Former HCS Counsellor Cathy Trudeau narrates a 9-minute Progressive Muscle Relaxation exercise: a technique involving tensing and relaxing muscles throughout your body that can help to increase levels of relaxation and decrease levels of stress and tension.

Self-Compassion: Affectionate Breathing by Sarah Parkes

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:07:42 -0700

This soothing 9-minute meditation, adapted from Kristin Neff and Chris Germer's Affectionate Breathing Meditation, encourages self-compassion through mindful breathing.

Mountain Meditation by Sarah Parkes

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:06:17 -0700

This 19-minute mindfulness meditation uses visualization to foster inner stability amid the constantly changing nature of our mind, body, and surroundings.

Self-Compassion: Yin and Yang of Self-Compassion

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:01:08 -0700

Adapted from Kristin Neff’s Balancing Yin and Yang Practice, this meditation guides you in harmonizing the yin and yang energies of tender and fierce self-compassion. This practice can cultivate balance in self-care and emotional wellbeing, and can be beneficial for individuals facing self-criticism or judgement, those navigating stress or overwhelm, and individuals who want to create a more compassionate and resilient inner relationship.

Body Scan Meditation by Jessica

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:57:51 -0700

The body scan meditation involves gentle guidance of the attention across the body starting from the feet up to the head. The aim is to cultivate non-judgmental awareness, being able to observe and notice sensations, tensions, and ease with less judgment and reactivity. This practice can be particularly helpful for individuals experiencing stress or overwhelm or those who want to practice holding more openness, attentiveness, and self-compassion.