Coming to Stillness
With all our busy-ness we become so disconnected with mindful living that we let each moment pass us by with little thought to our actions. Meditation brings us back to the grassroots of ourselves. It brings us to stillness. Meditation provides us with an opportunity to stop and nurture our inner being. It helps us gain clarity of thought and bring us back to centre.
Life Force
Often we are totally unconscious of our breathing. Learning to become conscious of our breath and then using specific exercises we can help ourselves relax with real positive outcomes for our wellbeing. Pranayama literally means extension of the life force. When we consciously practice pranayama technique on a daily basis we benefit from the physical aspects of increased oxygen, improved cognitive function and revitalised energy. Our psychological health also improves as we cope better in stressful situations and learn to deal more easily with the frustration of day-to-day living.
Focus
Gentle exercise prior to meditation can be used to focus on breathing. Movement allows us to become aware of our how body uses breath to cope with stress. The inhalation and exhalation will vary depending on the exertion we place on our physical body. Yoga is a great pre-cursor to meditation however any form of preferred movement will perform the same function.
Other focusing techniques that are more aligned with the stillness of meditation include chanting, music, mantras, mandalas and the use of mala beads.
Different Strokes for Different Folks
Not any one individual is the same as another. Therefore techniques that work for one person may not work for you. At Mindful Living Matters we can provide beginners meditation classes on demand that allow you as an individual to explore different techniques for meditating. Our instructors will take time to discuss with you as an individual what might best suit you with a personalised home practice. Group classes will only be held if the minimum number of 5 participants is reached.
If you are a more experienced meditating student discuss your options for meditation classes and workshops with Mindful Living Matters. Connect with Us
Yin Yoga and Meditation
Yin Yoga is a slow, deep, reflective practice that works on connective tissue or fascia of the body. The majority of the yoga poses are practiced on the floor and because they are held for any where from 2 - 10 minutes participants are invited to meditate on sensations of the body and their breathing. Yin Yoga compliments the practices of Makko Ho used in Shiatsu and classes offered at Mindful Living Matters are meridian based focusing on balancing the body according to the seasons. In yin style yoga classes mediation practice may use texts such as the Bhagavad Gita and The Tao De Ching to focus the mind on life lessons relevant for the moment. For example if we are focusing on the elements of water which dominants the season of Winter versus or sayings will be structure on flowing with life, integrity, looking inwards, dispelling fear and uses asana that focuses on the Kidney and Urinary Bladder Meridians.
With all our busy-ness we become so disconnected with mindful living that we let each moment pass us by with little thought to our actions. Meditation brings us back to the grassroots of ourselves. It brings us to stillness. Meditation provides us with an opportunity to stop and nurture our inner being. It helps us gain clarity of thought and bring us back to centre.
Life Force
Often we are totally unconscious of our breathing. Learning to become conscious of our breath and then using specific exercises we can help ourselves relax with real positive outcomes for our wellbeing. Pranayama literally means extension of the life force. When we consciously practice pranayama technique on a daily basis we benefit from the physical aspects of increased oxygen, improved cognitive function and revitalised energy. Our psychological health also improves as we cope better in stressful situations and learn to deal more easily with the frustration of day-to-day living.
Focus
Gentle exercise prior to meditation can be used to focus on breathing. Movement allows us to become aware of our how body uses breath to cope with stress. The inhalation and exhalation will vary depending on the exertion we place on our physical body. Yoga is a great pre-cursor to meditation however any form of preferred movement will perform the same function.
Other focusing techniques that are more aligned with the stillness of meditation include chanting, music, mantras, mandalas and the use of mala beads.
Different Strokes for Different Folks
Not any one individual is the same as another. Therefore techniques that work for one person may not work for you. At Mindful Living Matters we can provide beginners meditation classes on demand that allow you as an individual to explore different techniques for meditating. Our instructors will take time to discuss with you as an individual what might best suit you with a personalised home practice. Group classes will only be held if the minimum number of 5 participants is reached.
If you are a more experienced meditating student discuss your options for meditation classes and workshops with Mindful Living Matters. Connect with Us
Yin Yoga and Meditation
Yin Yoga is a slow, deep, reflective practice that works on connective tissue or fascia of the body. The majority of the yoga poses are practiced on the floor and because they are held for any where from 2 - 10 minutes participants are invited to meditate on sensations of the body and their breathing. Yin Yoga compliments the practices of Makko Ho used in Shiatsu and classes offered at Mindful Living Matters are meridian based focusing on balancing the body according to the seasons. In yin style yoga classes mediation practice may use texts such as the Bhagavad Gita and The Tao De Ching to focus the mind on life lessons relevant for the moment. For example if we are focusing on the elements of water which dominants the season of Winter versus or sayings will be structure on flowing with life, integrity, looking inwards, dispelling fear and uses asana that focuses on the Kidney and Urinary Bladder Meridians.
What our Clients Say...
I really enjoy my Monday evening class, after working all day it just works for me. The stretching, the opening of you body, meditation and listening to Deb softly talk you through it all! I love it so relaxing but at the same time I know it is doing great things for my body.
IR, Petrie 2017
General Yoga Class
IR, Petrie 2017
General Yoga Class
"Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know."
~Lao Tzu, Tao De Ching~
~Lao Tzu, Tao De Ching~