What happens when you close your eyes? Beginner vs Experienced Meditators
In this conversation, Chris Walton and Dan Conneely explore the initial moments of meditation and how the experiences of beginner and experienced mediators may differ, as well as the positive attitudes that can be cultivated.🧘♂️ Topics covered:What to expect when you close your eyesThe myth of instant silence or nothingnessWhy meditation isn’t about “switching off”How to relate to thoughts and emotionsThe importance of a teacher and community💬 What do you notice when you close your eyes? Comment with your reflections.Chris web https://www.chris-walton.com/insta https://www.instagram.com/chris.d.walton/Danweb https://genzenmeditation.com/insta https://www.instagram.com/danielconneelymeditation/
4 Sept 2025
Micro-Meditations: Simple Ways to Reset Anytime
Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? You don’t always need a 30-minute practice to reset.
In this conversation, meditation teachers Chris Walton (https://www.chris-walton.com/) and Dan Conneely (https://genzenmeditation.com/) explore the power of micro-meditations—short practices you can do anywhere, anytime.
We share:
🧠 How to notice “micro-stress” in daily life
💨 Simple breathwork and body awareness techniques
💨 Why exhaling longer calms your nervous system
🧐 How curiosity changes your relationship with pain or anxiety
✔️ Practical examples you can try in the shower, office, or even the saunaThese small pauses can help you return to stillness, recharge your energy, and reset your nervous system in just a few breaths.
👉 If you’ve ever thought “I don’t have time to meditate,” this video is for you.
14 Aug 2025
Living effortlessly - The Vedic concept of Charm
[0:00] What is charm?
[0:47] Acting on positive impulse
[1:40] Dan’s examples, selling his house
[4:49] Evolutionary Desire - impulse without attachment
[7:49] Chris’ example, less trying = more results
[8:19] Noticing when other people seem charmed
[9:02] Greater intelligence?
[10:44] A palate cleanse or a blank canvas
[12:39] Developing trust in your choices
14 Aug 2025
Being in the world - Bring the benefits of meditation into your life / Not meditating to escaping
[0:00] Two Aspects of 'Being in the world'.[0:38] Bringing meditation calmness into the world.[3:54] Actively stepping into peace vs waiting for something to change.[5:04] Reveal it, feel it, heal it.[6:25] Chris talks about ruminating.[8:24] Don't overlook those little moments.[9:18] Meditation is not just a mental exercise[10:43] The connection with CBT (Body-fulness).[14:08] Meditation as escape or for unhelpful detaching.
9 Jul 2025
'Meditation Makes You Passive'
Mediation makes you less reactive [0:41]
Non-meditator's misconceptions [1:24]
Mediators are more selective [1:45]
Action from Stillness [3:15]
Creation from stillness [4:31]
Navigate through life on your own terms [5:20]
Fears of becoming a passive monk [6:11]
Choosing not to react is in itself an action [9:29]
30 Jun 2025
Meditating in the morning: Why it's so good for you.
Meditation teachers Chris and Dan discuss the benefits of morning meditation, including habit stacking and managing stress, for a more mindful day.
25 May 2025
Should you be using meditation apps?
The hosts of EXP. explore the advantages and disadvantages of using meditation apps, considering the subtle messages they convey to users in this episode.
19 May 2025
Taking a break from mediation practice
Chris discusses the reasons and circumstances surrounding his decision to take a break from his mediation practice.
13 May 2025
Recent EXP - Learning from Teachers
Meditation teachers Chris and Dan explore recent teaching experiences and personal practices, revealing deeper learning gained from their own teachers in this interview episode.
8 May 2025
Relaxation and Meditation - relaxation as a form of acceptance and self-compassion
Meditation teachers CHRIS and DAN discuss relaxation techniques, including acceptance and self-compassion, to enhance meditation practices.
7 May 2025
Recent EXP. - Movement in Meditation, Somatic Expression, Auto Move, Entry Points for Beginners.
Meditation teachers Chris and Dan explore movement in meditation, somatic expression, and entry points for beginners, revealing the magic of group work in this discussion.
5 May 2025
COMFORT ZONES in meditation, hypnosis & life
Meditation teachers Chris and Dan discuss comfort zones, both internal and external, and how meditation facilitates letting go, ultimately revealing that true trust originates from within.
14 Apr 2025
RECENT EXP. - Ringing the bell, ADHD and Open Focus Awareness
Mindfulness teachers Chris and Dan explore teaching experiences, emphasizing metaphors, ADHD, and open awareness, offering insights into mindfulness practices and emotional regulation.
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