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.”
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Yoga Nidra | Lamp of Awareness
A Guided Relaxation Meditation Join me for a longer guided meditation this week, with a dive into one of my favourite practices. We move from breath awareness, to body awareness as we methodically relax and rest each part of the body. Use this practice right before bed, or try it as a midday rejuvenation! ThankContinue reading “Yoga Nidra | Lamp of Awareness”
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”
Deep Breathing Life Hack: Calm Meditation Practice
This super quick #guidedmeditation will have you feeling zen in no time. A super deep inhale, taken into the belly AND the chest followed by an exhale that pretends it is out a straw š„¤ will have you nervous system CHILLIN. š Induce a state of calm with this weekās š guided meditation and please!Continue reading “Deep Breathing Life Hack: Calm Meditation Practice”
Restore Calm: A Three-Minute Guided Meditation with the Physiological Sigh
A physiological sigh is a simple breathing exercise, that is said to lower stress, improve your mood, and restore a feeling of calm. Try the physiological sigh for yourself: take a deep inhale followed by a short second inhalation, and then an extended exhalation. We will try this together in todayās three-minute guided meditation. Listen onContinue reading “Restore Calm: A Three-Minute Guided Meditation with the Physiological Sigh”
Soak in the Moment
A Guided Meditation to Saturate in the Present Moment Happy Meditation Monday to you! Thank you for practicing with me. This week we spend five minutes soaking up the present moment. Relaxing the body and connecting with the breath, we cycle through the senses and witness the current emotion weather. āļøā š¦ļø Remembering this present moment,Continue reading “Soak in the Moment”
Discover the Chinmaya Mudra for Anxiety Reduction | With Love Esta
Take just five minutes to reset your energy. This week we explore our first “mudra” here at WLE. A mudra is a hand gesture or symbol – you could think of them like yoga poses for your hands! The “Chinmaya Mudra” or “mudra of awareness”, is intended to reduce anxiety and bring about a stateContinue reading “Discover the Chinmaya Mudra for Anxiety Reduction | With Love Esta”
with love , Esta 