ADDITIONAL PRACTICES:
MOVEMENT PRACTICE
The lymphatic system requires you to move and breathe well to circulate powerful immune cells through your body to flush toxins, viruses and pathogens out of your tissues.
Dynamic Yoga: this practice is full of twists, core activation and heart opening
Yin Yoga: this practice is full of hip opening and long slow breathing,
BREATH PRACTICE:
A simple practice for letting go:
Inhale through the nose for 5. Pause at the top 2 counts. Exhale through the mouth for 5.
Repeat the statement '“let go” in your mind as you exhale.
Continue for 12 cycles of breath.
VISUALISATION
A practice to invite positivity + clarity:
Inhale and visualise crystal clear water travelling into your body and sense positivity entering your system.
Exhale and visualise muddy stagnant water leaving your body, taking with it any toxic thoughts, feelings or negativity.
With every breath visualise the muddy water becoming clearer, as negativity leaves your body.
Continue for 12 cycles of breath OR until you sense the muddy water is running clear.
CONNECT WITH NATURE
Aligning wiht the cycles of nature is important to regulate the endocrine system and helps to connect with yourself.
Sun gaze in the morning. Moon gaze in the evening.
Light and darkness are equally important for our growth. Gazing at the Sun and Moon has the potential to raise our vibration, remove energetic blockages, and facilitate the activation of our pineal gland and Third Eye Chakra.
Ground your feet on the Earth.
Grounding neutralises free radicals in the body. This reduces inflammation and stress, and boosts sleep quality and immunity. Connecting to the Earth balances the Root Chakra and connects you to a feeling of support and safety.
TECHNOLOGY DETOX:
Schedule an activity in your day where you are without technology nearby. You could read a book, walk in nature, write in your journal, make a tea, spend time with pets/ friends/ yourself.
EAT YOUR GREENS
Green leafy vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals and they support a healthy liver (the primary organ for detoxification). Humans also have a spiritual connection with green plants and their colour is linked with the Heart Chakra. You could add some extra green herbs to your meals, drink a green juice or incorporate a fresh salad in your day.
HYDRATE:
Times of change mean it’s extra important to keep the energy flowing and to flush the system of all that is no longer necessary. Water is wonderful to assist the detoxification process in your body. To bring your water to life; add some lemon, lime, cucumber or ginger, as this also supports hydration.
JOURNAL PROMPTS:
What feels exciting to call into my life?
What can be let go to create the space?
Where do I feel I have more room for growth?
How can I expand into this area? What is one small action step I can take today?
What am I grateful for in this moment?
AFFIRMATIONS:
Choose a positive quality/ feeling/ personality trait you would like to embody and invite into your life. Affirm out loud:
“Insert desired feeling IS MY DIVINE RIGHT.
I TRUST THE PATH I AM WALKING.
I SEE insert desired feeling RETURNING TO ME
I AM RECEIVING IT
I AM LETTING IT IN
I AM RECEIVING IT NOW FULLY + COMPLETELY.
I CONTINUE TO ALLOW MYSELF TO RECEIVE MORE AND MORE. I RECEIVE JOYFULLY.
I FEEL insert desired feeling LAND IN MY CELLS.
I BATHE IN THE FEELING OF IT.
IT SOOTHES AND NURTURES MY BODY MIND AND SOUL.
ALL IS WELL
EVENING WIND DOWN:
Create an evening ritual - something that signals to your body it’s time to wind down.
Here is an evening practice you may like:
Journal any lingering thoughts or feelings about the day (this can include to-do lists, worries, regrets and unanswered questions). Writing it all out helps to take the load off. Your mind doesn’t have to hold onto the burden while it is sleeping - it is all left on paper and can be dealt with later. Finish off by writing 3 things you are grateful for. This feeling connects you to your heart and will prepare you for a more healing sleep.
If the mind or breath is racing you can practice left nostril breathing. Block of the right nostril. Breath in and out of the left nostril for 12 cycles of breath.
You can also practice an evening Yoga Nidra
UPGRADE YOUR YOGA NIDRA JOURNEY:
20 tracks including:
Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Visualisation, Breathwork, Journalling Prompts and Affirmations
“The voice of an angel - ultimate relaxation.”
“If you struggle with meditation - try this.”
“Just did it and omg!!! So amazing. Such a good meditation practice I didn't want it to end!”
FAQ
WHAT IS YOGA NIDRA?
Yoga Nidra, also known as "yogic sleep" is a very relaxed guided meditation. The whole process is designed to be effortless. All you need to do is listen to the audio and be taken on a journey
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
A full body scan, breath awareness and visualisation. The sequence of events is intelligently designed to put the body to sleep while the mind hovers just above sleep - in the twilight zone between wakefulness and sleep.
Here you can communicate directly with your subconscious mind and plant seedlings of intention.
WHAT DO I NEED?
All you need is headphones/speakers and a comfortable, quiet place you can tune in.
WHEN SHOULD I PRACTICE?
You can practice at any time you choose! Practicing Nidra before falling asleep can be powerful as the brain is more likely to process experiences from the day in a way that supports your Sankalpa/ positive intention.
WHAT SHOULD MY BODY DO?
Comfort is the primary goal! You might like to lie on your back in savasana - perhaps on your bed, on the floor or on a couch. Find a position you can remain relatively still in.
There is no harm in moving the body or adjusting the position if that feels necessary.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
30 minutes Nidra = 2 hours Deep Sleep
Release fatigue
Improve sleep quality
Reduce muscular tension
Process emotional extremes
Increase mental clarity
Heighten self awareness
Rewrite self-limiting beliefs
Clear skin and eyes
WHY LISTEN REGULARLY?
With a regular practice, the body and psyche are given space to self-repair.
The mind and nervous system learn via repetition so your Sankalpa/ intention will start to take shape the more you reinforce via repetition.
WHAT IF I FALL ASLEEP?
You will still receive healing benefits. Falling asleep simply means your body is releasing fatigue. You can trust that your mind will remain aware and awake during a Nidra practice when it is ready to.
