Mindfulness and Relaxation

The VA offers many different mindfulness resources for Veterans. These resources can be used anytime. Whether you need to pause to take a deep breath or refocus your thoughts. Explore them in more detail and learn how you can begin a mindfulness practice today.

Mindfulness meditation recordings

These meditation audio recordings guide you through a variety of mindfulness exercises to help you manage stress and encourage relaxation.

• Introduction www.prevention.va.gov/Recordings/Introduction_Kearney.mp3
• Long Breathing www.prevention.va.gov\Recordings\LongBreathing_Burnett.mp3
• Short Breathing www.prevention.va.gov\Recordings\ShortBreathing_McManus.mp3
• Loving Kindness Meditation www.prevention.va.gov\Recordings\LovingKindnessMeditation_Kearney.mp3
• Mindful Body Scan www.prevention.va.gov\Recordings\BodyScan_McManus.mp3

Videos

Explore these videos for even more ways to practice mindfulness and relaxation.

• Mindful Muscle Relaxation https://bcove.video/2rVG5Kq
• Loving Kindness Meditation https://bcove.video/34UDrTK
• Breathing Exercises https://bcove.video/2DS9yaA