Meditation with Alan

Energy visualisation - Guided meditation - Manipura Yoga

Today's practice is intended to help practitioners begin to tap into their own personal power and potential. In yoga, this is associated with Manipura chakra, located at the solar plexus. But we can think about it in psychological terms just as easily. The meditation is a little more directive than usual, and so beginners may find it somewhat tricky.

Withdrawal of awareness

Well. I didn't realise it had been two months! Life certainly got in the way. Here's a simple withdrawal of awareness practice, with a short (4-5 minute) silent meditation, just to get us back into the swing of things.

The flow of the mind - guided meditation - Swadisthana Yoga

Today's practice helps us understand the movement of our minds - noticing this ceaseless activity, and accepting it for what it is. Movement (emotional and mental) is associated with Swadisthana chakra in yoga. Over the next few episodes I'll draw out a couple of approaches to meditation that touch on each of the chakras in turn.

Guided relaxation for rest and recovery

Something a little different today - a guided relaxation, rather than a meditation. As a relaxation exercise, its best practiced lying down somewhere comfortable and warm. If you have the time, I suggest allowing yourself to stay in a restful position for as long as you need afterwards. Maybe even have a nap...

Grounding Practice - Guided meditation - Muladhara Yoga

Today's practice looks at our experience of our bodies and emotions, in order to ground ourselves in the present moment. In traditional yoga this is often associated with muladhara chakra, at the base of the spinal column. This is always a useful practice, and a useful skill to develop, especially when there are so many distractions around us these days. I hope this is an enjoyable and/or useful meditation for you.