As Christmas approaches and COVID restrictions in NSW ease, our thoughts turn towards gatherings with family and friends. For some this is a special time filled with warmth and joy; for some a time of isolation and sadness, and for others the whole gambit of emotions in between. At this time of year, try this metta (or LovingKindness) meditation, a traditional Buddhist practice, to help develop positive feelings and connections to yourself and to all beings.
Read More“Life is all about balance. You don’t always need to be getting stuff done. Sometimes it’s perfectly okay, and absolutely necessary, to shut down, kick back, and do nothing.” Lori Deschene
Doing nothing. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? But I found it quite difficult with no sensory stimulation, no meditating, just sitting with my thoughts. Read about my experiences and, although not completely doing nothing, see how I’ve been doing nothing!
Read MoreA variation of cat (marjariasana) or cat-cow is found in many styles of yoga, and the basis of many other asanas.
It is one of the most accessible postures; you can practise it from an all-fours position on the floor, kneeling, sitting on the floor or in a chair, or from a standing semi-squat.
Cat mobilises our spine, stretching the front and the back of the torso, and massages the abdominal organs. If you spend long hours sitting at a desk, driving or for any other reason, try Cat as a way to relieve stiffness in the back.
Try cat today!
Read MoreAre you currently at home due to coronavirus restrictions? How are you coping? Here in Sydney, Australia lockdown we’re about to embark on our ninth week with another four weeks after that. This post describes some of the things that I’ve found have helped me during the current lockdown.
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