Practice Stillness

Practice Stillness

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Practice Stillness
  • the stillness - letting go (10 mins)

    Sometimes the greatest thing we can do when things feel frustrating or uncomfortable, is to allow ourselves a few minutes to intentionally feel what we're feeling - and then to practice letting go. It's when we busy ourselves and repress it, is when what we're holding onto starts to yell at us - ...

  • the stillness - busyness (13 mins)

    The practice of stillness actually gives us more time. Use this meditation when you're feeling the overwhelm of a busy schedule or a busy mind.

  • the stillness - yoga nidra (30 mins)

    Yoga Nidra is known as “yogic sleep”. Yoga Nidra is a form of deep relaxation, different from a seated meditation, in which it systematically slows down the brain wave frequencies. It is practised laying down and listening to a detailed and specific script thats created to shift consciousness and...

  • the stillness - softening (9 mins)

    A meditation for when things feel hard or when you feel hard.

  • the stillness - the sigh (6 mins)

    A style of breathing to release the stress from your day and your body.

  • the stillness - awareness (11 mins)

    Spend 11 minutes in stillness simply by becoming aware of the moment.

  • the stillness - 6,4,6,4 breath (6 mins)

    Inhale for 6, hold for 4, exhale for 6 and hold for 4 counts. Slow and steady your breath, feel your mind do the same.

  • the stillness - affirmation (5 mins)

    Affirmation: I am grounded and peaceful.

    An affirmation mediation! Affirmations are used to reprogram the subconscious mind, to encourage us to believe in ourselves and the world we’re creating around us. Repetitively thinking or speaking a positive affirmation during meditation has a very sooth...

  • the stillness - body scan (7 mins)

    August 6 2021

    This is a meditation to help you relax from the top of your head to the tips of your toes!

  • the stillness - expansion (7 mins)

    Let's take some deep, expansive breaths. Leave this session feeling like you've created more space within the chest, ribs, back and abdomen to take in a full breath.

  • the stillness - giving thanks (15 mins)

    Together, we’ll thank different parts of the body and acknowledge all that the physical body has done for us, its experiences and how we’ve survived everyday up until this one.

    I haven’t always had the most loving relationship with my body. Especially as women, this is hard. I began to feel an ...

  • the stillness - concentration (8 mins)

    Use this meditation when you’re feeling overwhelmed with the to-do list; use breath and mind focus to help you stay present.

    Remember: the more we practice presence, the more present we are. And the more present we are, the less overwhelming life can feel.

  • the stillness - home (7 mins)

    A meditation to bring you the feelings of ‘home’ for deeper connection to yourself in this moment.

  • the stillness - 3 part exhale (7 mins)

    I like to do this breathwork when I’m struggling with the realization that my outer world circumstances aren’t within my control. Sitting and doing even 5 minutes of controlled breathwork can completely change my perspective.

  • the stillness - relaxation (7 mins)

    Feel the body relax from head to toe with this body scan, and find your mind relaxing into the present moment all the while.

  • the stillness - alternate nostril breathing (7 mins)

    Alternate nostril breathing is an ancient yogic practice otherwise known as nadi shodhana pranayama - meaning to "cleanse". Its also said to help balance the different hemispheres of the brain. Truly, the benefits that I most notice is that it keeps me present. I show you a couple different hand ...

  • the stillness - gratitude (6 mins)

    Not only does the practice of gratitude just feel good, they've studied the physiological effects;
    - lowers blood pressure and heart rate
    - improves sleep
    - boosts immune system

    And upon this, a gratitude practice can help with depression, anxiety and relates to people feeling an increase in opt...

  • the stillness - cleansing (8 mins)

    Sometimes we get so caught up in the mind that the only thing that can bring us back to earth is deep breathing. This is a 3-part inhale into the belly, then ribs and chest - followed by a slow 6-count exhale from the mouth. Feel yourself cleansed in just 7 minutes.

  • the stillness - listening (8 mins)

    I love noticing the senses as a way to keep the mind present. In this stillness practice, we focus on our sense of hearing - notice all thats going on around and within you.

  • the stillness - loving kindness (10 mins)

    This practice of meditation is called ‘Loving Kindness’ or ‘Metta’. It’s a traditional Buddhist form of meditation that wishes ourselves and others, feelings of wellbeing. My personal favourites are ‘happy, healthy, free’… but you could absolutely modify this in the future to use other kind and l...

  • the stillness - box breath (7 mins)

    This is one of my favourite breathwork practices to bring me into the moment.
    Inhale - 4 counts
    Hold - 4 counts
    Exhale - 4 counts
    Hold - 4 counts

    Get friendly with the breath, get friendly with the mind.

  • the stillness - grounding (6 mins)

    A short yet powerful ritual for when you need a moment, just for yourself. Ground down from the events of your day or centre yourself before a big task.

  • the stillness - mind the breath (8 mins)

    A simple practice of stillness that asks you nothing more than to note the breath coming in and breath moving out.

  • the stillness - 4:7:8 breath (10 mins)

    Inhale 4 Counts
    Hold 7 Counts
    Exhale 8 Counts
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    This is one of the best ways to quickly focus and relax the nervous system. Holding with full lungs helps the organs absorb more oxygen and creates the muscle memory of abundant breath! Doubling the length of the exhale to the inhale is a beautifu...