Gratitude
This might be the perfect moment to remember where you are feeling most grateful.
If you have no time for anything else this week/ this day - take a moment to appreciate just how far you have come in this guided meditation.
Level 1
For best results play the Spotify list on a separate device.
Code: ILYM047
Props: Meditation Cushion
22nd Feb 2023
Nadi Shodhana
A 10 min breath practice to purify the nadi/channels of the body. Here we look into Ida and Pingula and how they intersect / flow from one side to the other side of the body. A great breath practice to find focus and alignment of the feminine and masculine energies of the self.
Code: ILYM037
Props: cushion or block to sit on
5th Dec 2020
Step Aside
A 10 min breath practice to re-gather yourself and step aside from any anxiety. Here we count the breath, slow and low within the torso to encourage our nervous system to rest and digest.
For best results play the Spotify list on a separate device.
Code: ILYM035
Props: cushion or block to sit on
5th Dec 2020
Periphery
Sink into this guided meditation practise to help find a little more space. Space to breathe, space for thoughts, for the mind to expand far and wide. Can we expand our awareness but yet stay rooted in our mid line, our core, our centre. Here we explore the boundaries of our awareness remembering that we will always return home to the vessel which sees (purusha).
A lovely practice to do in silence or with some gentle musical background.
Code: ILYM033
Props: Meditation Cushion
22nd Oct 2020
True Self
‘The central tension of spiritual life is this: the urge, desire, even need we feel to transform ourselves and the equally pressing urge, desire or need to accept and love ourselves exactly as we are’, by The Recognition Sutras. Here we discuss this valued point between the true self, Atman, inner consciousness v the ego self, the every changing physical matter which we see all us, changing day to day.
Reading References;
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Bringing Yoga To Life by Donna Farhi
The Recognition Sutras by Christopher Wallis
Level 1
Code: ILYST004
Props: meditation cushion
30th September ‘21
Tapas
Here we unravel the meaning of Tapas; ‘ fiery cleansing’ into our practise and how (as Patajali indicates) this can be divided into physical, verbal and mental clarity. So many texts which try and explain ‘what is yoga?’ come down to a simple understanding that it is a discipline, a state of self-control which after the expression of Tapas (internal heat and a degree of discomfort) lead into svadhyaya and finally into a state of samadhi - bliss.
Reading References;
The Path of Yoga by Stuart Ray Sarbacker
Is this Yoga? by A Foxen & C Kuberry
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
Bringing Yoga To Life by Donna Farhi
Level 1
Code: ILYST003
Props: meditation cushion
25th September ‘21
OM
Diving into ‘The yoga sutras of Patanjali’ we discuss the vibrational qualities of OM. Why OM is used in practise, the break down of the actual sound and how this fits into our highlighted topic of ajapa - meaning unrepeated or a quiet continuum within. Let’s dive into this topic as we begin to peal open a few concepts from the yoga sutras. This is a perfect Studio talk to do before practicing ‘Humming’ within the Air series.
Level 1
Code: ILYST001
Props: meditation cushion
6th September ‘21
The Seer
This guided meditation practise contemplates the yoga Sutra 1.3—the Self Abides in its Own Nature.
Our mind is full of waves, pattern upon patterns of reflections caught from the outside world but what arises when we really focus on what is catching all of these thoughts; the great field of awareness itself. If you find meditation quite challenging this could be for you, as its relatively short and full of contemplation.
For best results play the Spotify list on a separate device.
Code: ILYM030
Props: 2 blocks
29th July 2020
Maya Meditation Series
#2 Power of Knowing
Part 2/3 of the Maya Meditation series. This guided practise looks into the impurity of differentiation mayiya-mala - do ever just feel like you just don’t know enough? Constantly up and down with emotions of comparison? Here we sit in our completeness of knowledge, trust that our innate wisdom will be called upon when we need it most. Readings based on The Recognition Sutras from Christopher Wallis.
Code; ILYM017
Props: Optional blanket/cushion to sit on
30th Jan 21
Crow Tutorial
This practice will teach you the main actions of Bakasana (crow pose) and guide you into this arm balance with smart, effective and accessible poses and props. Build strength in your core, shoulders and upper back as you learn to safely access this foundational arm balance.
Code: ILYST017
Props: blocks, 1 x strap, wall space
17th Oct 2020