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Counting the Breath Meditation Audio Download
Mediation is the practice of cultivating awareness of our thoughts and feelings. It’s not about turning them off but about learning to observe them without comment or judgement. This helps us be aware of what’s happening in our body, our mind or our surroundings in the present moment.
Patricia Galavis is our resident expert meditation and mindfulness teacher here at MCY. She's kindly shared a recording of her 'Counting the Breath' meditation that you can practice along with at home.
Give Yourself a Break
With home working being so common now, many people find it’s even harder to step away from the screen and give themselves some attention. But, it’s all the more important in this unsettling world to switch off from work and do a bit of yoga, especially as our home work environment is likely far from perfect.
If you only have ten minutes to spare, this short chair yoga class will help keep you sane…
What are you waiting for?
Getting started is the hardest part no matter what it is you’re planning to do. “The scariest moment,” says Stephen King, “is always just before you start. After that things can only get better.”
Our classes are still online just now and that’s making it even harder for some folks to take the leap required to join us. There’s loads of reasons why getting started is a problem for most of us. Here’s just a few off the top of my head…
2020, a year to remember
It’s been a difficult year.
I’ve heard said a few times now that 2020 is a year to forget. But I think that’s completely wrong. I think 2020 should be a year that we remember. And remember for a long time to come.
It’s been such a year of fear, suffering and loss. Of kindness, compassion, gratitude and hope. Of learning, adapting and creativity. We shouldn’t forget any of that.
Christmas Yoga Flow with Joan Stuart
Take a little break from eating mince pies, wrapping Christmas pressies and doing the Christmas shopping with this lovely On Demand Christmas Yoga Flow. Enjoy a little me time and reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the season as you move, breathe and relax.
Nothing beats seeing it in action - Mini Ashtanga Yoga Videos
With our Mysore style classes online for now we’re constantly trying out new ways of sharing the teachings to allow us to continue to give students valuable feedback and support. Sometimes, no matter how well we explain, nothing beats seeing it in action so Rose Ann sent a short video to first one student and then another. I thought these videos were too helpful not to share with everyone.
Pranayama for stress and anxiety by Siobhan Fitzgerald
2020 has been a very different year for most of us and one which has brought up many challenges for the nature of the self. Anxiety and stress affect our unique natures in different ways and there’s no doubt this year has affected all of us in some way and is testing all of our abilities to cope. Pranayama is a tool that can be used to help combat stress and anxiety.