Yoga Fix 30 - Day 7 - Guided Meditation

It's been one week!

"Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we will find it not."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

You made it to day 7....great work!  Here's your daily affirmation. Remember to say it and/or write it 10 times today:
"I now discover how wonderful I am. I choose to love and enjoy myself." 

Additional "homework:" Take some time out of your schedule today to get outside. Look around and take in the beauty of nature. Seriously, connecting with nature is amazing and there are even studies that show getting outdoors makes us happier!

Love,
Lesley

Yoga Fix 30 - Day 21 - Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Meditation is good...

"For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards for there you have been and there you will long to return."
-Leonardo Da Vinci

I read that Leonardo Da Vinci used to use a technique to tap into his creativity that involved a type of meditaion. He used the power of concentrating on a single point to allow his imagination and creativity to flourish. He would stare up at the clouds, gaze at the wall or at the bark of a tree looking for patterns or images that would stimulate his mind.

Our class today is a Loving Kindness or Metta Meditation. It's one of my favorite meditation techniques because it helps me to feel connected and loving toward everyone!  It reminds me that we are truly all connected.

Practice today's affirmation  at least 10 times to help build even more connection:
"Forgiveness. Understanding. Compassion. I bend and flow with ease and all is well." 

Additional "homework:" One pointed-focus (Dharana). Find a wall and notice the texture looking for patterns. Or if it isn't too cold and you can head outside, look up at the clouds. Relax, breathe and stare at something...gazing at a candle is another great way to practice this meditation technique. 

Love,
Lesley

PS I'm finally hosting my own signature yoga teacher training and I couldn't be more excited about it! Join me in my home town...I'd love to show you around and we'll practice at the beautiful ocean shala overlooking the beach. It doesn't get much better than that! :-) Get details here.

Yoga Fix 30 - Day 28 - Guided meditation

Meditation to reduce stress

"Happiness, knowledge, not in another place, but this place, not for another hour, but this hour."
-Walt Whitman

Here we are at day 28...wow! As you've probably noticed, every 7 days, we have a gentle class with meditation or pranayama. Today is a guided meditation that will bring you to the beach! I know many of you have been experiencing a harsh winter so hopefully, this visualization will be enjoyable. Plus, this particular meditation is to help reduce anxiety, quiet the mind, and increase relaxation. Some people find the gentle classes the most difficult because it can be hard to stay still but don't skip it. It's so good for you to meditate and even though it's challenging, it will get easier with practice. Who knows, maybe this 30 day challenge will inspire you to add a meditation practice to your daily schedule.  
Here's our affirmation for today:
"I have unlimited choices. Opportunities are everywhere." 

Additional "homework:" Challenge yourself with an additional 10-15 minute meditation practice. You could add it right after today's video or do one in the morning and one in the evening. The more you practice, the easier it becomes plus the better you'll feel!! 

Love,
Lesley

PS Join me in Greece, Amsterdam and/or Morocco this summer!! You can find out more information and register here.