By Yogi Times staff — 2020
Essentially, Yoga Nidra trains you to be less reactive and more observant of everything about yourself and your environment. That and get outrageously relaxed.
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Many of us are grappling with stress, fear, and uncertainty during the global pandemic. We’ve all heard that meditation is helpful, but it’s so hard to start!
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Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel examines common misconceptions about Buddhist practice that can derail even the most seasoned practitioners.
Five years ago, my father fell into a deep bout of depression. Twelve months later his depression culminated in suicide.
Yoga teachers Tommy Rosen, Kia Miller, Nikki Myers, Rolf Gates, and Vinnie Marino talk about their addictions and how coming to the mat helped their recovery and renewal.
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Try this short meditation when you need a reminder that you are, and have, enough.
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Friends, in times like this, we need grounding. With all of the unknowns swirling through the collective consciousness, the mind can get swept away. It can be hard to feel settled, to feel safe, to feel like you can anticipate what the next hour or day will bring.
Excerpted from High Magick: A Guide to the Spiritual Practices that Saved My Life on Death Row.
It can be powerful medicine for both your mind and relationships.
In the past, I’ve felt kind of foolish every time I’ve tried morning meditation. I kind of tried to keep with a regular practice but it just wasn’t working for me.
Meditation is often considered a self-contained activity, different from our actual life. More accurately, meditation is training for life.