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🐱Cat's instinctively do it.... .. If you need some help to release tension I'd recommend giving Yoga Nidra a try. It's a process where you lie down (or you can sit) and are guided through systematically releasing muscular tension, emotional tension and mental tension. .. 'The practice of yoga Nidra is the scientific method of removing these tensions' writes Swami Satyananda Saraswati in his book Yoga Nidra; and credited for devising this powerful 'yogic sleep' practice. .. It is said that 1/2 hour of yoga Nidra is as restful as 2 hours of sleep. .. I'm introducing Yoga Nidra in 2019. If you'd like to experience this 'release of tension, relaxation and peace of mind' get in touch to find out more. .. #parkdaleyoga #meditation #yoganidra #flourishmindfully #parkdale3195
My favourite quote this month, and this year. I've finally gotten into audio books and have been listening to Katie's 'A Mind at Home with Itself' which I have absolutely loved. I am constantly reminded, whatever we do in life, it is most useful and effective to be kind. Whether it's in meditation, and giving our thoughts permission to be part of the process, or in life, accepting ourselves 'warts and all'. This was of 'allowing' rather than 'resisting' in all aspects of life is, in my opinion, a golden key.you noticed this also? If not, give it a try and let me know how you go.
playing around in CANVA = lots of time disappearing :) I hope you're enjoying a slightly prettier IG feed.... working hard not to compare myself with the bright and sparkly IG pages around about; but rather focussing on learning new skills and finding some good quotes and information to share. Happy Wednesday xx
3 places left for January Yoga. Still lots of space in Yoga Nidra and January goals and habits workshops. For all details visit www.flourishmindfully.com.au/all-workshops/ and contact me with any questions. Nicky 🙏🏻
This week in Yoga our focus is Kindness and we are practicing a Loving Kindness (also known as metta) meditation. It's a practice I do in the morning, based on who I'll be interacting with in the day ahead. Here's the practice: .. Bring to mind someone who has been kind, and loving to you in your life - you might visualise them or sense them in your awareness; or simply say their name in your head. Send them these well wishes (repeat silently to yourself 'May you be happy, may you be well, may you live with ease' 3 times.). .. Next bring to mind a neutral person - someone you might pass in the street, at work, a neighbour - someone you have neutral thoughts towards; and send them these 'good vibes'.... 'May you be happy, may you be well, may you live with ease'... repeating 3 times. .. Next is a difficult person - not the most difficult person as this can be challenging. Start with someone you might not see eye to eye with or rubs you up the wrong way. Send them these heartfelt well wishes, as above. .. Finally, bring to mind yourself. It might be a vision of yourself now (how you look in the mirror), or a memory or a vision of a photo from the past; and send you these wishes of loving kindness 'May I be happy, may I be well, may I live with ease'. .. You can also extend further by adding another round 'to all living beings'; known and unknown... .. It can take time for this to not feel awkward but give it a go as the benefits are great - in particular helping us to build empathy which improves our relationships and social connection, among many other physical health benefits.
 

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