Start with doing yoga as a moving meditation. Yin Yoga or Yoga Nidra might be a very soft introduction to bring your mind & body into a meditative state. Lie down at the end, take your time and start appreciating Shavasana.
Start feeling every body part at once by simply putting all your mental energy & thoughts into a specific area of your body. Start with your feet, move on to your knees, your stomach, chest, arms, fingers. End with your head. Start to feel thoughts as clouds passing by. After some tries you find your mind empty, released & at ease.
Every time is different. Some times it will feel very easy, on some days you won’t feel it working at all - But still you stopped 5 minutes from doing whatsoever, switched off your brain for a bit. It will help you feel calm on the long run 💎
Mar 20, 2024
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I find Yoga Nidra (or Yogic sleep) to be such a beautiful and restorative practice. It focuses on your physical body, as well as your subtle and energy bodies. These are all known as koshas, or sheaths, and nurtured within the practice. The practice is not focusing on asana or sleep in and of itself, but laying down and setting an intention, tuning into points of your body, your breath, energy, and mind, and allowing your full being a space to rest while you are settling into a calming and soothing awareness.
Not sure if this is the best explanation but I did my best and hope that it inspires a quest to learn more and that you may enjoy this practice!
May 9, 2025
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deep breaths, paying attention to how your body feels, who knew it would make you feel better?
Apr 26, 2025
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i have yet to be able to sit still and turn off my mind and meditate the traditional way, but i’m a big believer in finding physical actions that allow one to enter that zone…i know when i’m active with my hands when drawing or playing an instrument, my brain enters a different state thats soothing and is the only time where no other thoughts are coming into my head. i have a friend that doesn’t eat sweets but she loves baking treats because the actions relax her. my uncle is a surfer and he says surfing is the only time he feels his brain is totally clear of any other thoughts. i don't garden but i imagine those that do find that space too…
Mar 23, 2024
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