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Weekly Workshops
Led by Vickie Reine
Certified Wellness Coach &
Smiling Meditation Institute Founder
Meditation Like You've Never Experienced Before
Easy, stress-reducing meditation where you don't need to wait to achieve bliss because we start with it.
Smiling Meditation & Manifesting Workshops
Brought to you by: Vickie Reine, CWC & The Wellpreneur Life
Register Now for Our Weekly Workshops
Start your week off right with our 30-minute, Sunday at 7 pm EST, weekly workshop where you'll:
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Create your intention for the week to set yourself up for success
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Be guided through a smiling visualization meditation to make your intention come to life
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Followed by a guided gratitude meditation to set your intention in motion.
*Classes start at 7 PM EST on the dot & doors close.
Frequently Asked Questions
How We Make Smiling Meditation Work for You
As taught by Vickie Reine, Certified Wellness Coach, the practice of smiling meditation is modernized, non-religious in nature, and open to people with the goal of making it accessible to all, relatable and applicable in the real world, and easy to practice without the typical fears surrounding regular meditation.
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Vickie expands on the traditional “inner smile” practice to include an active smiling technique that can feel funny at first but has immediate stress releasing effects as well as long-term impact on overall health and well-being.
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Our focus is on harnessing the power of the smile to reduce stress, heal, create joy, and nurture your spirit through self-love, gratitude, and peace.
In addition, the various workshops include practical, real-world applications, giving participants the opportunity to enhance their experiences and create happier, healthier, and wealthier lives.
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Join the Waitlist to get our upcoming 2026 schedule of Smiling Meditation Workshops here.
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Read more about the benefits and history of smiling meditation here.
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What Is Smiling Meditation?
Smiling meditation has ancient roots in Taoist "Inner Smile" practices and Buddhist "half-smile" techniques, both recognizing that intentional smiling could transform emotions and cultivate inner peace.
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The Basics of Smiling Meditation
Smiling meditation is exactly what it sounds like: a mindfulness practice where you hold a smile on your face while meditating.
The concept is simple: by intentionally creating the physical expression of happiness, you can actually positively influence your emotional and mental state.
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How Our Smiling Meditation Technique Differs From Others
As taught by Vickie Reine, Certified Wellness Coach, the practice of smiling meditation is modernized, non-religious in nature, and open to people with the goal of making it accessible to all, relatable and applicable in the real world, and easy to practice without the typical fears surrounding regular meditation.
Smiling Meditation is Mindfulness Meditation with a super high-vibe boost
Think of mindfulness meditation infused with a powerful high-vibe boost.
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While honoring its ancient roots, we expand on the traditional “inner smile” practice to include an active "whole person" smiling technique that can feel funny at first but has immediate stress releasing effects as well as long-term impact on overall health and well-being.
Our focus isn’t necessarily on quieting the mind—although that is a naturally occurring benefit of how we teach smiling meditation—it is on harnessing the power of the smile and high-vibration emotions to reduce stress, heal your spirit, create joy, and enhance your overall wellness and sense of well-being.
In addition, our various workshops include practical, real-world applications—including visualization and manifesting segments—giving participants the opportunity to enhance their experiences by opening the gateways to successful manifesting and creating happier, healthier, and wealthier lives.
Check out our schedule of upcoming workshops here.
The Science Behind the Smile—Why Smiling Meditation is So Beneficial
There's real science behind why this practice is so effective. When you smile, even intentionally, your brain releases neurotransmitters like dopamine, endorphins, and serotonin. These "feel-good" chemicals help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and create a sense of wellbeing. Your brain doesn't necessarily distinguish between a "real" smile and an intentional one—the physical act alone triggers these positive responses.
This phenomenon is sometimes called the "facial feedback hypothesis," which suggests that our facial expressions don't just reflect our emotions—they can actually influence them.
The act of smiling releases a trifecta of feel-good neurotransmitters, including dopamine, endorphins, and serotonin. The release of these neurotransmitters not only relaxes your body, but it can also lower your heart rate and blood pressure.
Serotonin is a natural mood regulator, helping you feel:
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Happier
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Calmer
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More focused
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Less anxious
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More emotionally stable
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Dopamine is the feel-good neurotransmitter that helps neurons communicate. It's released when your brain is expecting a reward and pleasure.
Dopamine, along with other environmental, physical, and psychological factors, contribute to feelings of:
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Well-being
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Alertness
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Focus
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Motivation
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Happiness
Endorphins are neurochemicals that are made up by a large group of peptides. They are typically released during activities like eating, drinking, physical fitness, sexual intercourse, and yes, smiling. They help:
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Reduce pain
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Boost pleasure
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Increase feelings of well-being
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Enhance self-esteem
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Reduce stress and anxiety
Now combine that with the benefits of meditation and you've got real results, you'll notice.