Do you get anxious or angry when things don’t go just as you want them to? Do you feel you have to take charge of ‘everything’ or nothing would get done? Feelings such as these really do cloud our enjoymentContinue reading “In Control or Out of Control?”
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Every Smile Makes You A Day Younger
There’s nothing like a nice smile to set you on your way in the morning or off into a peaceful sleep at night. Why not try this short meditation which focuses on the feeling of a smile… Settle into aContinue reading “Every Smile Makes You A Day Younger”
Holiday Reading
I know it’s usual to read a trashy novel while you are on your holibobs… But maybe this year try something new? Why not settle down to a bit of yoga reading? You never know you might find it motivatesContinue reading “Holiday Reading”
Powerful Thoughts
I love these ‘POWER THOUGHT CARDS’ by Louise Hay. If you ever need inspiring there is a whole deck of cards to turn to (you can buy them on Amazon). Always giving thought provoking and positive ideas. I especially likeContinue reading “Powerful Thoughts”
Change your mind
One of the great things that yoga teaches us is that we are not our thoughts. Thoughts are just thoughts – they are invisible and intangible and yet have great power over our lives. When you gain control over yourContinue reading “Change your mind”
Live each moment as a moment of pure joy!
The Radiance Sutras are a wonderful set of verses which help us to stop and appreciate the present moment. They are translated from an ancient text and give us 112 ‘yuktis’, or yoga meditation practices, for opening to the divine mysteryContinue reading “Live each moment as a moment of pure joy!”
The Blooming of a Lotus
In our yoga classes next term we are working with the Thich Nhat Hanh book “The Blooming of a Lotus”. This book guides us through simple techniques of meditation to help focus on the ‘now’. If you want to getContinue reading “The Blooming of a Lotus”
A Beautiful Verse From The Radiance Sutras
Bathe deeply in that ocean of sound Vibrating with in you, now as always, Resonating softly, Permeating the space of your heart. The ear that is tuned by rapt listening Learns to hear the song of creation. FirstContinue reading “A Beautiful Verse From The Radiance Sutras”
Inspirational Poetry for Meditation over the Sunny Summer months…
Why not steal five or ten minutes over the summer to simply sit and read a poem? You could even read it on a visit to a beautiful place – some local suggestions – Rutland Water, Launde Abbey or BurghleyContinue reading “Inspirational Poetry for Meditation over the Sunny Summer months…”
Mantram CD by Rajesh David
We have been listening to the wonderful music and chanting of artist Rajesh David at the beginning of our sessions this term. The CD (titled ‘Mantram’) is available from his website here and contains several mantras set to haunting melodies whichContinue reading “Mantram CD by Rajesh David”
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