Silent (and Sound-Optional) Mindfulness, Meditation, and Yoga Videos
published 4/14/19; updated 3/3/22
by Catharine Hannay, founder of MindfulTeachers.org
Here are some mindfulness, meditation, and yoga videos you might want to try:
if you or your students are d/Deaf or hard-of-hearing,
or
if you tend to get distracted by spoken instructions and commentary.
Some of the videos have sounds or music playing in the background. I've provided a brief description for d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing folks in case you're curious, but the sound isn't at all necessary to follow the practices.
Meditation Videos
Breathe in and out as the shape expands and contracts.
Sound: None/silent
Breathe in and out as the shape expands and contracts.
Sound: light, sweet music that reminds me of bubble gum.
Take deep mindful breaths while watching the movement of the water.
Sound: The waves hitting the shore have a rushing water sound; it reminds me of turning on a shower.
A candle is lit at the beginning and blown out at the end, as a visual alternative to a meditation bell.
Sound: This video is silent except for a puff of air at the end when the candle is blown out.
Videos for Contemplation
The next three videos are quite long (from 1 hour to 8 hours), but of course you could just watch for a few minutes if you prefer.
sound: similar to the bubbles in a pot of boiling water
Snow Falling on a Lake (and a few birds)
sound: The birds in the snow have a sharp but pleasant chirping sound that reminds me of taking little sips of lemonade.
Yoga and Mindful Movement
Samastithi/Foundations of Yoga
2-minute standing pose
Sound: a song that reminds me of a cowboy riding on a sunny day.
3-minute routine to release tension
in the head, neck, and shoulders
Sound: a song that reminds me of a cowboy riding on a sunny day.
3-minute routine that can help with
wrist pain and carpal tunnel syndrome
Sound: a song that reminds me of a cowboy riding on a sunny day.
6-minute seated routine
Sound: upbeat instrumental music that reminds me of running on the beach.
20 minutes of Yoga Poses with Lin and Leo
advanced and modified versions
names of asanas are given in Sanscrit
Sound: none/silent
14 minutes
sound: waves washing against the shore and a variety of soft music that feels like watching rain falling.
Related Posts
There are many more resources here at MindfulTeachers.org on mindfulness and yoga for d/Deaf and hearing practitioners, including the following posts: