This week’s guided meditation is an imagination exercise š° This week we take a meditation pause and get into an imaginative space. Tune in next week for an example palace to meditate to! š° Short and sweet guided meditations are my jam. Join me every Monday for a new one!š Thank you so much forContinue reading “Meditation Monday | Build a Mind Palace”
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Super Comfy | Yoga Nidra
A Guided Relaxation Let’s get super comfy, and enjoy a short and sweet yoga nidra practice together. Yoga Nidra is often called Yogic Sleep, where the goal isn’t necessarily to sleep – but to find a state of deep relaxation hovering between awake and asleep. Check out the rest of the guided meditation library, forContinue reading “Super Comfy | Yoga Nidra”
The Walking Meditation
Who says you have to stay still to meditate? Let’s take a walk today, shall we? Consciously set out on this little walking meditation, taking note of your starting state. Both the emotional and mental landscape, as well as your physical one. Take a deep inhale through the nose, and full exhale out the mouth.Continue reading “The Walking Meditation”
The Practice is in the practice.
A little diary entry. Or maybe more like… notes to self.šMy personal yoga practice is going strong these days.Itās a ritual that I hold dear to my heart.But that doesnāt mean I always want to do it.Heck no. But itās in the moments that I donāt want to practiceā¦ that I remind myself that THISContinue reading “The Practice is in the practice.”
Unlocking Mental Wellness: The Impact of Breathing on Your State of Mind
Did you know that your mental state is directly impacted by your breathing? It’s true! Your breath is a powerful tool. If you’ve ever experienced a panic attack, or simply the physical symptoms of anxiety, you may have noticed a feeling of “shallow breathing”… or the sensation that you can’t take a deep breath. TheContinue reading “Unlocking Mental Wellness: The Impact of Breathing on Your State of Mind”
Transform Your Life with Yoga: Reduce Stress, Stiffness, and Insomnia
The benefits of flowing through a few yoga poses during your day to day, are many. Let’s take a look at a few ways yoga can add to your life! All you need is yourself and a yoga mat to start reaping the benefits of a yoga practice. But don’t just take my word forContinue reading “Transform Your Life with Yoga: Reduce Stress, Stiffness, and Insomnia”
With Love, Esta | The Backstory
Why I named this project what I did and the story behind Esta. Hello. š With some new faces around and a shifting of my own website and projects – I wanted to re-introduce myself. You can call me Esta! This was a nickname I picked up in high school, and I always loved theContinue reading “With Love, Esta | The Backstory”
5 Tips for Starting a Yoga Practice – Your Complete Guide
To do all those āØ fancy āØ yoga poses ā¦ My yoga practice spans back almost 15 years now. So my lil’ guide here, is not pulled out of thin air! āØI started by watchingĀ @tarastilesĀ and signed up forĀ @adrienelouiseĀ @fwfglifeĀ challenges. I practiced alongsideĀ @larkinyogatvĀ and herĀ #chakrabalancingĀ series. I tried hot yoga classes, studio classes & classes off apps & YouTube.Continue reading “5 Tips for Starting a Yoga Practice – Your Complete Guide”
One Minute Cat/Cow Stretch for Back Pain Relief and Flexibility
This week’s yoga pose breakdown is a talk through of the infamous “Cat/Cow Stretch”. šāā¬š Watch the reel or the short to catch up on this one minute stretch for your whole back body! Benefits of Cat / Cow Pose include: * source: Orthopedic Care at Ortholndy | as well as studies with Uplifted YTTContinue reading “One Minute Cat/Cow Stretch for Back Pain Relief and Flexibility”
Accessible Meditation and Yoga: Anytime, Anywhere Practices
As I hang up my 500 hour Yoga Teacher Certificate this weekend, I am getting crystal clear on why I am here. I offer yoga and meditaiton tools for āØ free āØ because I think they are that important! The weekly freebies drop on Mondays & Wednesdays: Mondays:Ā BREATHE with LoveĀ –Ā freeĀ guided meditations posted onĀ SpotifyĀ &Ā YouTube. Wednesdays:Ā MOVE withContinue reading “Accessible Meditation and Yoga: Anytime, Anywhere Practices”
with love , Esta 