A set of techniques to train your mind and focus your awareness.
Meditation encompasses a variety of techniques to train your mind and focus your awareness. From mantra recitation and guided visualization to mindfulness and breath awareness—the landscape of meditation is exciting and varied. Consistently engaging with one or more of these techniques can be profoundly impactful on its own, and is also a powerful way to deepen your yoga practice.
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Utilize a combination of yogic techniques, including Dirga Pranayama (Three-Part Breath) and Anjali Mudra, with visualization meditation to experience and radiate joy from the inside out. This class previously aired on December 21, 2022.
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This meditation explores the power of visualization, affirmations, and mudras to tap into your inner compassion, magnify it, and direct it to yourself and others. This class previously aired on December 14, 2022.
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This practice guides you through an easeful meditation, Sama Vritti Pranayama (Box Breathing), and Ujjayi Pranayama (Ocean Breathing) to balance your energy. Finish with a clear mind, focused attention, and ready for the day ahead. This class previously aired on November 22, 2022.
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Strengthen your meditation practice by following your curiosity and allowing thoughts to pass with compassion. This meditation guides you through visualization and a body scan while offering space to expand your mind. This class previously aired on November 15, 2022.
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This is the ninth of ten classes in our Beyond The Pose Series, which explores Classical Yoga: The 10 Ethical Principles (5 Yamas and 5 Niyamas) that originate in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras (200 CE) to integrate yogic values into your everyday life. Grab a pen and paper for this class! Dive into different ways to utilize the Niyama Svadhyaya (self-study) through a mini-lecture, then follow a guided meditation that puts the technique into practice. This class previously aired on November 15, 2022.
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Develop a sense of inner balance with visualization, Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Alternate Nostril Breathing), and Drishti (focused gaze) in this meditation practice that leaves you with tools to bring self-stability into your physical yoga practice and daily life. This class previously aired on November 1, 2022.
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See yourself with loving eyes while you release judgments and enter a state of deep rest; this relaxing Yoga Nidra brings you into the present moment with loving awareness. Begin with a body scan, then follow a visualization to transform limiting beliefs, free your thoughts, and set intentions. This class previously aired on October 25, 2022.
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Brighten yourself from the inside out with this meditation that uses two breathing practices to adjust your attention. Create a calming, subtle mindset shift with Surya Bhedana Pranayama (Single-Nostril Breathing) and Brahmari Pranayama (Bee Breathing), then observe your breath as you sit in stillness. This class previously aired on October 20, 2022.
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This relaxing meditation opens your mind and allows you to rest in awareness, feeling undisturbed. Settle in with light seated movement, then notice your sensations, thoughts, emotions, and breath to explore the intersection of being aware and the realization that you are awareness itself. This class previously aired on October 19, 2022.
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Discover how to recharge your entire being using your breath. This quick pick-me-up takes you through Kapalbhati Pranayama (Skull Shining Breath) while in seated postures, Vajrasana and Sukhasana, to gift your mind and body with new energy. This class previously aired on October 18, 2022.
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This meditation focuses on finding contentment in the present moment to feel a sense of ease and serenity. Begin with a short body scan to relax your body and center your mind before moving into a guided visualization followed by affirmations. This class previously aired on October 16, 2022.
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Lie down, find a comfortable space, and dip into the different layers of your mind and body with this inquisitive Yoga Nidra. Dive deep to consider your story and if there is an opportunity to welcome a new path, pattern, or chapter. This class previously aired on September 27, 2022.