Letting go is a fundamental concept in yoga and meditation. It is the practice of releasing tension, stress, and negative thoughts. When we let go, we allow ourselves to be more open and receptive. This is essential for both yoga and meditation, as it allows us to experience the full benefits of these practices.
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Grounding: A Guide for Midlifers in Yoga, Meditation, and Daily Life.
Grounding is a fundamental practice in yoga and meditation, and it can also be used in everyday life to manage stress, improve focus, and increase self-awareness. As a midlifer, you may be facing a number of challenges, such as grief, loss, and empty nest syndrome. Grounding can help you to navigate these challenges and to create a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Yoga poses for meditation.
The original yoga asana were mainly meant for seated meditation. Take a read!
Meditation with stories.
Putting yourself in a story for reflection is a form of meditation. This is extremely powerful coupled with journaling. Have a read!
Boost your health with pranayama.
It’s Healthy Lung Month in the USA, and it seems like a great time to discuss yoga breath work, also known as pranayama, and the benefit it brings to our lung health. Our breath has been present from the moment we are born, and leaves us when we leave life. It is linked to every […]
Breath-focus for meditation.
Learn how to use your breath in your meditation focus.
Meditation through centring prayer.
Centring prayer, or mantra meditation, to help declutter the mind, gain clarity and distance from emotions.
Practising candle gazing, or trataka.
Trataka is the practice of candle gazing, where you spend time with your eyes focused solely on the flame of a candle. For me, this is a practice of concentration, and therefore part of dharana practice. Yogapedia explains: Dharana is the sixth of the Eight Limbs of Yoga as described by Patanjali in the Yoga […]