I attended the first of a three month series of Meditation and Pranayama instruction. What a great thing to sit and breathe and train mind to meditate. I am hoping I am able to do this on my own several times a week. The Sunday night class will hopefully act as my catapult into the week. A few years ago, when I first became interested in meditation, I thought it was something I would truly need to learn to do. I thought I needed specific instruction. I did get some, but I realized that meditating is the act of going beyond your thoughts. In order to do this, one needs to just sit and be still. Eyes can be open or closed, meditation can be focused or not. Meditation was not as hard as I had expected it to be. Pranayama instruction has truly helped my personal practice. I breath more purposefully during my practice, and I breathe with purpose during my day. I take frequent breaks to breathe during those times of day when we find ourselves waiting: Stoplights, doctor offices, passing periods at school. I make a point to breathe and reset my mind throughout the day.
I have downloaded an app on my phone for meditation. I have not found a great app for pranayama yet, so if you find one, please post it! Meditation Oasis: http://www.meditationoasis.com/ .
Join me in meditation and breathing! The class is open to anyone each week. If you add regular practice to your life, post how it changes your yoga practice and your life!
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