A Guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation To Reduce Anxiety

Progressive Muscle Relaxation is an evidence-based tool proven to reduce anxiety, stress & tension: this simple, guided exercise is a wonderful method to release both physical and mental tension, become more present and calm the mind. Find a quiet spot, either sitting or lying comfortably and enjoy šŸ™‚

 

And in the comments below, let me know! How did you go? Do you feel more grounded, calm and relaxed afterwards?… Keep reading...

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A Simple Breathing Practice to Reduce Anxiety

Did you know that your breath is intimately connected to your mental state? (If you suffer from anxiety, then I’m sure you do – often the breath gets fast and shallow during time of stress and anxiety)
The good news is, it works the other way round too…by controlling and slowing down the breath (particularly the exhalation) we can also calm the mind.
The simple technique in this video can help to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and switch off the stress response, helping you to feel more calm, present and in control.
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A Simple Tibetan Practice for Opening The Heart

This weekend I was very blessed to attend a Tibetan Buddhist meditation retreat, set in peaceful bush surroundings with kangaroos and kookaburras for company, and led by the extremely warm and generous nuns and volunteers of the Perth Kadampa Meditation Centre.

If you’ve read my previous posts about attendingĀ  Vipassana retreats, or you already know what they entail, this retreat was very different. Whereas Vipassana is quite a strict and disciplined 10 day retreat, with students meditating in silence from 4am to about 9pm each day, this weekend retreat was more like a fun meditation holiday with new-found friends (and LOTS of good vegetarian food!),… Keep reading...

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My #1 Self-Care Routine I Can’t Live Without!

Sure, candle-lit baths, affirmations and massages are lovely, but they got nothin’ on this self-care ritual I swear by! In this video I share just what my #1 self-care routine is, plus 3 reasons why I think it’s the most profound act of self-care you can possibly indulge in!

Prefer to read? Here’s the written version:Ā 

Self-care and self-love is all over the internet these days, and there are all sorts of routines that we can try such as affirmations and pampering ourselves with massages and baths etc…but I find some of these – for me at least, a lit Itle bit superficial, in the sense that I don’t really get any significant, long-reaching benefits from them.
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Guided Meditation for Surrendering and Letting Go

Do you ever find yourself in the frame of mind of rushing, striving, pushing or trying to force or control life? It can be a very stressful place to operate from – and also frustrating and disappointing when lifeĀ doesn’t meet your expectations!

I have created this guided meditation for those times to help you let go of this fear-based need to control, and to trust and surrender to the natural flow of life.… Keep reading...

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