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present moment musings

1/4/2014

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A little weekend inspiration

Sat nam

xo, b

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meditation for realizing your ideal self 

1/3/2014

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Today I wanted to share a mediation with you that I often use to help me clear the mental clutter and keep me focused on what is truly important to me.


I practice this mostly in the mornings because it helps set the tone of my day and keeps me living in alignment with what I want most in my life, but you can practice it anytime you're in need of a little personal inspiration. 


Start sitting up tall in a comfortable position with a straight spine, resting your hands on your thighs


Take a few deep breaths and begin to clear your mind of any worries or anxiety

Once your mind is clear, begin to imagine your ideal self

-this 'ideal self' is the vision you have of your life if every star was aligned, if every relationship in your life fulfilled you, if you were doing a job you love, living your life just the way you'd want if everything was just right!


Don't hold anything back! Envision it all!  If you can see it, you can create it


Now once you have that vision, tune into the feelings that ideal self gives you
-if you envision climbing the corporate ladder, but the feeling it gives you is uneasiness, you may need to focus more on what exactly you're seeking from climbing that ladder and see if you can create it in a place of your life that gives a more passionate feeling!


Once all of that comes together, meditate on that image and those feelings.  Try not to force any thoughts.  Allow the feelings that this meditation gives you to guide you.  Little by little your authentic and true ideal self will emerge within your meditation


MANTRA:
(while you're meditating on that image)


INHALE: I accept this as my ideal self 
EXHALE: I release anything that holds me back from living in this truth


the other reason I practice this in the morning is because i'm more tapped into my subconscious feelings during this time. that's the truly powerful component here- this meditation is guided by your deepest desires.  you may feel that something is right for you on the outside, but internally you don't feel happy or fulfilled.  

Once you come out of the meditation, grab your journal and write about your experience.  Get it all out on paper.  Write what made you feel empowered!  Write about what you felt, saw and desired in that meditation.  Then -and here's the fun part!- jot down some things that you can do NOW to create that ideal self!  

There was a time awhile back that I did this meditation and felt amazingly peaceful and happy with the thought of freedom.  I envisioned heaps of time for self-care, yoga, dinner with friends and time to myself.  At the time however, I was jam packing my schedule with classes and clients.  I thought on the outside that's what I truly needed.  I never took time to create a mental vision of my ideal life and then meditate on the experiene.  Once I did, I realized I was feeling drained and aggrevated at the fact that I had little time for myself.  I was always scheduled to be somewhere at some time.  I immediately took action and freed up my schedule.  It was life-changing for me!  I felt such a difference!  And my classes, clients, friends and family even noticed the difference.  I was much more present, less frazzled and totally tuned in.  Since then, I've made it a priority to include free time in my schedule.  It's a non-negotiable.  

So take some time to meditate on this and discover your true ideal self!  Then get to work creating it! 

sat nam, 
xo b


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cheers to the new year!

1/1/2014

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!


I love when the new year hits. It signals us to take stock, reflect and create growth in our lives.  


Yesterday in yoga I offered my students the intention of 'letting go.'  So many times on new years eve we create endless lists of goals, aspirations and dreams, but sometimes we can forget to let go of past setbacks and stories to make room for all of this new amazingness.  


I am committed to letting go of past stories that i've been holding onto and that have been holding me back from creating the things I really want in my life.  


While i'm still drafting my 2014 dreams, I thought I'd share just a few I have so far:


-Host more Present Moment Workshops 
-Daily morning meditation to set the tone for my day
-Finish all the books I've downloaded onto my iPad - the list grows daily!
-Dedicate one entire uninterrupted hour of each day studying French
-Travel! (this is going to be a big one for 2014)
-Spend even more time on my yoga mat
-Weekly date nights with the husband 


I have a very intricate goal setting system because few things thrill me more than having empowering intentions and being passionate about your dreams.


So while you're dreaming, creating, thinking and imagining today... spend a moment to think about something you'd like to release.  If past burdens, hurt and anxieties are still taking up space in your mind, body and heart, they are just simply holding you back! 


And if you're unsure if there's something you need to let go of- sit tight!  Because this week I'm going to share a creation meditation with you that will help you envision exactly what you want in your life and exactly what you need to let go of to reach that.  


Have a happy and healthy!  Cheers to a new year! 


xo
sat nam, b

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    I'm a formerly anxious chick that found my zen on the mat. I used yoga, pranayama and yogic philosophies to alleviate my debilitating anxiety and get my life back on track. Now, I spend my time teaching yoga, coaching others and helping people find a more peaceful path in life. 

    * The opinions expressed on this blog are solely my own and what personally worked for me. Always consult a physician before starting any new yoga or workout routine. 

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