With Valentine's Day approaching, it's important to remember that love extends far beyond just romantic relationships. This year, let's shift our focus to the most essential and transformative love of all - self-love. Nurturing self-love is the key to honouring your true essence and thriving in every aspect of life. Whether you're single or in a relationship, embracing self-love is a beautiful way to celebrate you.
In this blog post, we explore 10 practices that can help you embrace your worth and cultivate self-love. Self-love is an ongoing journey of self-discovery and growth. By incorporating these practices into your daily routine, you create space for self-love to flourish and radiate in all areas of your life. Embrace the beauty of self-love this Valentine's Day and every day - you deserve it!
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In this blog post, we'll explore the incredible benefits of appreciation and how to incorporate gratitude into your daily life. Appreciation allows you to shift your focus from scarcity to abundance, bringing joy and a new perspective. By practicing gratitude, you start noticing the little things that make your heart happy and experience the magic of appreciation.
In this blog post, we explore the significance of fall and offer easy activities to help enhance your well-being during this transformative season. Fall symbolizes a period of transition and letting go, inviting you to embrace the changing colours, cooler weather, and shorter days. Connecting with nature is a powerful way to invite relaxation, whether through hiking in the beautiful autumn scenery or taking a nature walk to immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents of the season. Diffusing essential oils like cinnamon, clove, ginger, and nutmeg can create a cozy atmosphere at home, while self-care rituals and nurturing the body and mind through gentle exercises and yoga nidra meditation help establish tranquility and release stress. Embracing the abundance of seasonal delights and incorporating gratitude into your relaxation practice uplifts the spirit and fosters a positive mindset.
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In this hilarious and relatable blog post, we explore the telltale signs that indicate it's time for busy moms to start meditating, specifically through the practice of Yoga Nidra. From wearing yoga pants as a daily uniform to losing track of rooms in your own home, these signs serve as a humorous reminder that moms need to prioritize self-care. Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation practice, offers a chance for moms to reclaim "me time," reduce stress, improve sleep quality, boost creativity, enhance self-awareness, and improve focus and clarity. So, fellow supermoms, it's time to give yourself the gift of meditation and watch your superpowers soar to new heights!
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Get the Most out of your Yoga Nidra Practice!Hey there! I'm so happy you're here! That must mean you've signed up for my FREE Yoga Nidra guided meditation for relaxation! So excited for you. I hope you love it and make time to fit this into your daily self care routine.
If you don't have access yet, you can sign up HERE to start listening right away.
Now that you can listen whenever you want, I want to give you some tips on how to make the most out of your practice.
A main part of Yoga Nidra is creating an affirmation to use as the focus for your meditation. If you haven't listened yet, you will have an opportunity to create an affirmation (positive statement) that aligns with your heart's desire. This is why I love Yoga Nidra so much. It combines relaxation with focusing on a desire that we have to feel a certain way, or accomplish something. I can tell you from experience that it's an unbelievable feeling when you start to see your desire unfold for you in your everyday life!
So....I want to make sure you're getting the most out of your practice each time you do it. Here are three tips for getting the most out of your affirmation:
1. When it's time to create an intention during practice, make sure it's in the PRESENT tense! For example, if your desire is to be healthy and strong, don't say "I will be healthy and strong", or "I want to be healthy and strong". It's much more powerful to state your desire as the truth (as if it's already come true) because when you do that, you'll be in alignment with your desire and not just hoping that one day it will happen.
2. Write that puppy down! When I have a new affirmation that I'm working towards, I write it on a sticky note and post it on my bathroom mirror. That way, I see it in the morning and at night before I go to bed. Don't just wait to practice Yoga Nidra to recite your affirmation, keep that as a focus in your life and watch as it unfolds for you.
3. Keep using the same affirmation. When practicing Yoga Nidra, it helps to keep the same affirmation until it becomes real for you. That's why this practice is so beneficial. It helps you to focus on a desire and to eventually see it realize in your life!
- However, don't feel like you can never switch out your affirmation. Remember, this is your practice and you can use it however it serves you. While I like to work towards my overall desire, sometimes I'm feeling anxious or upset about a certain situation. In this case, I will create a new intention as the focus for my meditation that day to help me overcome my emotions. Then, next time I practice, I go back to my original affirmation.
Ok, so now you have a solid foundation for your affirmation. Here are the three steps again:
- Make sure it's phrased in the present tense
- Write it down so you can remember it (and see it daily)
- Continue to use the same affirmation until it becomes real for you (and then create a new one)...
Enjoy your practice!
If you'd like more insights about Yoga Nidra, check out this post Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation - WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY
Namaste,
xo, Bonnie
*Please note: relaxation and meditation practices may cause you to experience upsetting memories or difficult emotions. While these practices can be a beneficial way to release these emotions and memories, it is important that you check with your health care provider before starting a relaxation/meditation practice if you feel you may have difficulties processing memories and emotions should they come up during practice.
The information presented here is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The information in this post is subject to interpretation and is an expression of opinion. It is not intended for, and does not replace professional, medical, legal, business, and/or health related opinions and advice. It is not a substitute for counselling or any other type of therapy, or medical advice from qualified professionals.
