I encourage you to record yourself slowly speaking this meditation. Imagine that you are speaking to a loved one or a child as you do so. You may find as you speak, that words or images come up for you that you may want to include in this meditation for yourself. Make it your own and return to it as often as you need to.
Read MoreI hope this finds you well and taking care of yourselves, resting and leaning into the support of this season. Here at The Breathing Room we look to take our cues from Mother Nature in how to move forward. So as we fully embrace Fall as Mother Nature is inviting us to acknowledge growth and harvest, as well death and rebirth. And just as the trees are letting go of what they no longer need we are being asked to surrender as well. To lay down what no longer serves us, what we can’t control nor change.
Read MoreTry this simple breath practice any time that you need to calm the nervous system, soothe anxiety, bring yourself back into the present moment or welcome a sense of safety.
Read MoreEnjoy this simple Autumn new moon meditation.
Find your most comfortable seat. It might be sitting upright in a chair with your lower back supported with a small cushion. It might be sitting cross-legged on a stack of blankets or pillow. If you’re feeling as though you need more support go ahead and lie back on the floor with your knees bent resting on one another and your feet flat on the floor.
Read MoreAs we begin to move from the long days of summer into the somewhat cooler, windy days of autumn Nature reminds us that nothing is permanent. She encourages us to let go of what no longer serves us and what is no longer necessary. This might mean saying no to unnecessary obligations or being overly busy. It could mean saying no to practices or habits that leave us feeling depleted, overworked, overwhelmed and depleted. She is asking us to begin to slow down...
Read MoreFind a comfortable seated position on the floor or in a chair. If sitting on the floor sit with your hips on a pillow or bolster so they are positioned above your knees. If sitting in a chair it is best to have legs uncrossed with both feet flat on the floor. Once in your seat allow your hands to intuitively rest on the body. There is no right or wrong.
Now sit with your spine and back of your neck long bringing your shoulders back in line with your ears to encourage opening across the front of your heart. Take the effort out and allow yourself to be soft. Soften your rib cage down. Feel your hip creases soften. Close your eyelids or hold a soft gaze just in front of you.
Read MoreAs we are entering Fall (even though it may not feel like it) we still see signs of Fall in the trees, in our gardens and we can witness the squirrels in their Fall routines. Mother Nature is inviting us to acknowledge all of the things … growth - harvest, death - rebirth. And just as the trees are begining to leg go of what they no longer need. Autumn is a time for surrender. To lay down what no longer serves us.
Read MoreFind a quiet spot and a comfortable seat. You may even choose to be lying down. Place your hand over your heart. Close the eyes or perhaps softly gaze at something beautiful, a stone, a flame or a flower.
Read MoreFebruary brings the idea of romantic love to our senses. With gorgeous bouquets of fragrant passion red roses. Pink paper hearts that float in storefront windows. All of the sweet sentiments of devotion to one's beloved.
Read MoreTry these simple embodiment practices any time that you feel angry, overwhelmed, over stimulated or unsafe.
Take a pause. Find stillness where you are. Bring your attention to your breath--notice where in the body your breath is landing.
Now follow the breath as it comes in through the nose, hits the soft pallet of the mouth, travels down the back of the throat, into the chest and down into the belly. Your exhale is just a relaxing...a letting go. Follow every millimeter of your breath.
After a few rounds of slow, rhythmic breathing look around your space. Notice what is pleasing to you, beautiful or something that brings a feeling of joy. It could be a color, or a plant, anything. Just notice. Allow your gaze to rest there or move the gaze slowly around your space noticing what is good, beautiful and pleasing to you.
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