A meditation technique that features a visualization of the breath flowing in various directions through the body with the intention of greater focus, ease and balance for mind/body.
In week 3, our meditation focuses the mind on a breath visualization before inviting a practice of “watching” thoughts before observing a place beyond thinking.
The last meditation in February’s meditation challenge offers brief movement before inviting a balanced breath technique with awareness at the “heart” while cultivating qualities of our more expansive Self.
A 25 minute guided relaxation inviting you to lie down, relax the body deeply while allowing the mind to rest. Expect to be guided through a body scan, a breath visualization and imagery all intended to restore energy and refresh body and mind.
In this workshop, I share my current therapeutic morning rituals including gratitude, joint mobility, meditation, dynamic movement, a brief sequence with weights and balancing imagery.
For the active, busy mind, a 20 minute meditation that invites attention to various locations of the body in time with the inward repetition of a word thought to be a seed sound for the various possible "energy centers" of the body.
A balanced practice intended to be engaged with as relaxation in action so as not to deplete along with an exploration of the energetic part of us that animates our thoughts, feelings and actions. Tend to your life force after a busy holiday season!
An intentional meditation in motion. Continuous Moon salutations followed by a selection of yin postures matched with a pause at the end of the exhale, signifying nature's pause, long nights and becoming comfortable with the unknown and the uncertain. A valuable practice for these times.
A 10 minute meditation featuring a balanced breath rhythm along with symbolic heart awareness and a recall of a memory of contentment to create a contented state in the present moment.
An invitation to focus on left and right side body sensations before a practice of calming alternate nostril breath and imagery.
A 20 minute guided meditation meant to be received lying down. Experience progressive relaxation, a body scan and imagery to deeply rest and restore.
Movement and focused awareness hovers at the symbolic heart space as you are invited to consider what wants to be appreciated.
A 35 minute practice featuring a selection of postures that strengthen muscles of the core and hips to support low back health. As you find steadiness in this strength you are invited to feel centered into what matters most to you.
Ayurveda teaches the quality of vata (nervous, turbulent energy) can be balanced by bringing it back to it's "home", the pelvic region. This class is inspired by that concept by focusing on mobilizing, strengthening and stretching the hips and engaging the mind with visualization throughout this full spectrum practice.
Effective meditation technique, spine breath
Center into physical body, breath and what really matters to you.
In November's workshop we explored the heightened connection with creativity and compassion that comes through relaxation and meditation. Enjoy gentle, stress relieving movement and the guided deep rest of yoga nidra.
A practice to try in the first moments of waking to have agency over how you'd like to feel in the hours to come.
Inspired by some of some of the origins of Halloween, this practice uses imagery of fire for meditation and a core-centered physical practice. You'll also be invited to offer your practice to an ancestor or a loved one who has passed on. Lots of inspiration in this experience!
A gentle and restoring 30 minute seated and standing practice offering practical skills like mindfulness, movement and a breath technique intended to soothe your nervous system and bring you home to yourself.