Resilience & Grace

There are many ways to meditate. Bringing your awareness to the center of the mind, also known as the 3rd eye center, can help bring stillness to the mind and break the distractions or thoughts racing through your consciousness.
Take a moment to pause and feel light radiate from the center of the mind. You will leave this meditation feeling a deeper sense of peace and ease.
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Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti (peace)

Pranayama is a powerful tool that can affect our mood and emotions. The breath and the nervous system are intrinsically linked. Stimulating the vagus nerve with these five breathing practices can help calm the mind and decrease stress helping us stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.

Where should you place your attention during meditation? Mary explains the benefits of shifting your awareness to one of the three centers during meditation practice. You will learn about the centers in the naval, heart, and mind. This episode ends with a short meditation inviting you to feel the power in each of these areas of the body.

Learn how to practice "Alternate Nostril Breathing" also known as Nadi Shodhana. This practice bring balance to your physical, mental and emotional well-being. It activates the parasympathetic nervous system, also known as "rest and recover." It enhances respiratory functions increasing our respiratory strength and endurance. It improves our ability to focus the mind and restores balance in the left and right hemispheres of the brain, clearing the energetic channels.

Mary shares tips on creating a yoga practice at home. Consider your environment, intention and if you want to be teacher or self guided. Create a space that feels soothing and calm to your mind and body.