As HSPs too often we can feel isolated and misunderstood and this can leave us feeling lonely and can affect our self esteem and how we view ourselves and our place in the world.

Researchers are beginning to understand more about how yoga benefits our mental health and because we’re highly sensitive we need yoga teachers and other healers to be supportive of our unique needs as Highly Sensitive People.

Cindy Beers is an experienced yoga teacher, reiki healer, and author who specializes in the fields of Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, and Stress.

She is committed to destigmatizing mental health and encourages us to talk about our mental well-being: our emotions, our thoughts and feelings, so we can improve our ability to solve problems and overcome difficulties, increase our social connections, and have the tools we need to cope with world around us.

Her published works include “Mindful Yoga for Teen Anxiety” and “Mindful Yoga for Adult Anxiety”  and is currently writing her next book, "Yoga for Mental Health."

Cindy's recommended resources:

Mental Health Test: https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/

(NAMI) National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://nami.org/Home

You can find Cindy here:

Yoga for Mental Health & Wellness

https://cindybeers.com/

https://cindybeers.com/appointments/

https://cindybeers.com/workshops-trainings/

IG: @redheadyoga

In this episode we’re talking about apologizing- more specifically the habit of OVER apologizing. This may seem like a harmless thing on the surface but if we dig a little deeper we start to see that frequently saying sorry begins to affect our confidence and undermine our authority and when we say it too often it can make the necessary apologies we need to make seem insincere.

Many of us can suffer from a lack of confidence and self-esteem because we’re taught that our sensitivity is wrong, that we’re being difficult and unreasonable and that our sensitivity is causing problems for others… so we fall into the habit of apologizing for things when it's completely unnecessary. 

So how do we start to stop over-apologizing?

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I read article about HSPs and happiness and the author stated that HSPs need "permission to get emotional and have a good cry."

As Highly Sensitive People we already often feel powerless to process all the emotions, sensations, thoughts and  sensibilities that are pulsing through our bodies, hearts and minds day and night. All the while we’re trying to self-regulate all of these things as we navigate the expectations of others and cultural norms that consistently reprimand us when we can’t push all of our sensitivities down any more until they finally break through the surface. 

In this episode we’re chatting about feeling the need for permission or approval as HSPs to express our feelings and emotions.

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In this bonus episode I share a story about my recent adventure when I decided to climb a mountain. ♥♥♥

Excerpt:

"As my hands rested on the tree a lightness came over me, as if I was being comforted by an old friend, who knew me better than I knew myself. A feeling of being rooted and at home there in that moment, telling me that I was welcome, that I belonged, that I was accepted, that I was loved. 

There were so many times, I could never count how many now , when it was all too much, the rejection, the criticism of family, the judgement of friends, the betrayal of broken relationships, the disappointments, the heartaches, the sounds, the smells, the overwhelm, the stress...the loneliness of being an HSP.

Here I was almost at the end of a steep trail that wasn’t meant for me, close to the top of a mountain that I hadn’t known at all before today and I felt? Pure love. I felt acceptance. I felt at peace."

Saying yes to new things can be really scary. But saying no can sometimes hurt us more than help us. Comfort zones aren’t really about comfort at all, they’re about fear of the unknown.

Saying yes in a healthy way is about being brave when we want to try something new for ourselves and taking a risk in order to improve our lives in some way. 

More Info Here: https://linktr.ee/highly.sensitive.healing

It can be hard to say NO to someone and even harder to say no when we want to be liked and included.

And as HSPs we very often feel overwhelming guilt when saying no to someone so we end up saying yes and we put others needs before our own, even when it's not the best choice for our mental health. 

Today we’ll chat about 6 reasons to say NO and how to make it just a little bit easier!  

More Info Here: https://linktr.ee/highly.sensitive.healing

Are you afraid of being judged by others? Are you very self-conscious in everyday social situations? Do you go out of your way to avoid meeting new people? 

In this episode we’re talking about social anxiety which can be a big reason for why we worry about what others think of us. And I’ll share with you a simple tool I use that can give you more social confidence in just a few minutes a day!

More Info Here: https://linktr.ee/highly.sensitive.healing

As a highly sensitive person if you worry about what others think then this is the episode for you!

Everyone wants to be liked, appreciated and loved but positive nurturing relationships can be hard to find as highly sensitive people. Maybe like me, you grew up in a family that couldn’t or wouldn’t support your emotional needs so you have a strong need for reassurance and validation. Or maybe just living life as an HSP you’ve learned to judge yourself too harshly and it's affected your self-esteem so you have a lack of confidence and fear of rejection.

As HSPs it’s too easy for us to overthink and overanalyze ourselves into an unhealthy state of mind. 

Here are 5 ways to take back your power and free yourself from caring about what others think!

More Info Here: https://linktr.ee/highly.sensitive.healing

How can we live more from our authentic Highly Sensitive self?

In this episode I share 6 of my favorite daily affirmations that can help us to let go of false comparisons, and allow us to live in truth, trust, abundance, acceptance, gratitude, and self worth.

All lasting positive change comes from within. Everything we need is already inside of us, we just have to be open and willing. When we understand this, when we’re ready to let go of comparing our own highly sensitive journeys to others,  we allow ourselves to tune inward.

More Info Here: https://linktr.ee/highly.sensitive.healing

Welcome to your Yoga Nidra meditation practice.

This practice takes your attention through intentional body, breath, and emotional awareness with the purpose to guide you into a peaceful nights sleep.

Ideally you will practice in bed as you prepare to sleep, but you can also use this meditation during times of high stress. Grab pillows and blankets and find a quiet place to lie down. If this is not comfortable you can also practice sitting up in a cozy seat.

Let's get some sleep!

Remember that mediation isn’t always appropriate for everyone. If you experience any discomfort emotionally or physically it is perfectly fine to just stop, and remove yourself from the practice. The whole point is to feel better and peaceful. If you become uncomfortable at any time, you may open your eyes, or shift your attention to something else.

• Please do not use this meditation while driving or during any other activity where you need to be alert.
• This meditation may not be appropriate for some trauma survivors.

More Info Here: https://linktr.ee/highly.sensitive.healing