Guided relaxation for rest and recovery

Guided relaxation and short meditation: Auto-suggestion

A simple one today, that's accessible for beginners and more experienced practitioners. I describe a sitting position for it, but it can be a more effective relaxation if you're lying down. Though its also possible you might fall asleep...

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...