Peace of Mind: Some Benefits of Yoga Nidra (guided relaxation practice)
If I had to choose between a physical practice, a sitting meditation, or a Yoga nidra, I would choose Yoga nidra for all the benefits it has for the mind and body. The best thing about Yoga nidra is that anyone can easily do it and by doing it consistently, receive the benefits of it. Even just practising a 20 minute Yoga nidra a few times a week will be beneficial.
How to get over the guilt, and rest
Isn’t there something a bit dysfunctional about a world in which we don’t feel we can stop and rest for just 20 minutes? Does anything in nature run full speed endlessly without rest? Thinking ourselves to be above nature hasn’t worked out well for us so far.
Rest & Replenish with Legs-Up pose
If I had to recommend only one modern Yoga pose, it would be “Legs Up” pose. Simple, easy, & deeply restorative, this pose can be used to replenish your energy, nurture your adrenals and promote deep relaxation.
More compassionate and useful than goal setting or a New Year's Resolution: how to set a Sankalpa.
A Sankalpa is a deep intention, articulated with carefully chosen words, that we set in our hearts and form with our mind. We can use it as a kind of compass, helping us to honour our truth and constantly guiding our thoughts and actions.