Author Archives: WithLoveEsta

Honouring Cycles of Rest

Winding down with the upcoming winter solstice. Meditation taught me that rest is productive too. Louder for the people in the back! As the darker days wind us down to the upcoming solstice, it’s an important lesson to keep in mind. Rest isn’t just productive, it’s necessary. Mother Nature has wrapped herself up for aContinue reading “Honouring Cycles of Rest”

The Multitasking Meditation

Inspired by last week’s blog post, this meditation is designed to be listened to while completing a brief task. It only takes 3 minutes! See you next week for another meditation. With Love, Esta

Remember & You Win

Did Anyone Else Play “The Game” Growing Up? Did you ever play “The Game” as a kid? The one where if you remember that you’re playing it… you lose! You announce that you lose and everyone around you remembers that they’re playing and they lose too. (Maybe it was just a Canadian kid thing?!) AnywayContinue reading “Remember & You Win”

Before Bed Guided Relaxation

Settle in and make yourself comfortable. This week’s meditation guides us into a deep relaxation before bed. We trace the body, mentally shutting down each limb, before allowing the breath to deepen and slow. Imagine closing down the open applications in the mind, coming to a blank screen. Thanking the body for it’s time today,Continue reading “Before Bed Guided Relaxation”

The Elephant in the Room

There’s a great story I heard the other day about an elephant (turns out it’s The Parable of Blind Men and an Elephant described on Libretexts) and I’d love to share it with you. The story goes that there are six blind men, all standing around an elephant. Each one is describing the part ofContinue reading “The Elephant in the Room”

Meditation Monday

A Brief Reset Meditation Let’s meditate. Grab a pillow, or a meditation cushion. and just have a seat. Sit however is comfortable for you. Whatever that looks like. Once you’re comfy – we’ll find the breath. this brings us into the body, helps us become aware of ourselves, and regulates the nervous system. breathing inContinue reading “Meditation Monday”

The Yogi Christmas Wishlist

Here’s some ideas for the yoga newbie, lover & pro in your life! (Or… some ideas for your own wishlist!) Rumour has it the Black Friday deals are kicking off early this year. 🤫 So I’ve compiled a little yogi’s wishlist in case you want to snag a deal before the holiday madness! 🎁 YogaContinue reading “The Yogi Christmas Wishlist”

The Long Day Meditation

So you’ve had a long day – let’s meditate it out together. Connect to the breath, reflect on & release the day and then melt into the present moment. Enjoying the here and now you find yourself in. Thank you so much for practicing with me. I make new meditations every Monday. You can requestContinue reading “The Long Day Meditation”