Liz Teaches Meditation

Happy Thanksgiving for my American friends! Geez, there is no better day to publish episode than today.

It's time to rest and if you're anything like me, you might be thinking..."what the heck is rest?!" Yeah, I get that.

Our bodies need rest and not just at the end of the day, and not just a 1 hour nap on our day off - if that's even possible for you.

Our brains need rest and our bodies need rest - so take 1% of your day and let's rest together. 

This podcast was inspired by a podcast I heard with Tracey Heresy, author of Rest Is Resistance, and she's an expert in setting boundaries and resting.

Today (on a day that is very hectic for many) we pause to use the mental note "I'm resting". Try this out in the meditation and give it a shot when you're going about your day and feeling a bit panicky. Just taking a deep breath in and gently saying to yourself "I'm resting" can reset the nervous system.

Enjoy this one. It's been REALLY helping me at work when my schedule is packed and I'm feeling stressed.

As always, keep meditating. Please share this podcast! Share the practices! Keep me posted on what you're loving here.

I love you even if I haven't met you! Thank you for your practice. 

@lizteachesyoga, [email protected] 

Today we are celebrating (about) 5000 listens on this podcast in less than a year! I want to send a huge thank you to YOU. Thank you for continuing to meditate and thank you for making the world a more happy and safe place to live.

As an FYI, I record the podcast in the suburbs of NJ (that's why you might hear birds in the background!) and I'm a wellness coach at a NYC hospital and I coach employees and teach mindfulness to front line workers. Life coaching is amazing and my work inspires me to serve audiences beyond healthcare.

My mission is to make mindfulness and meditation FUN and more accessible. I love to teach people small mindset practices that lead to BIG results.

We are almost at 100 episodes SO please holler at me! Tell me what you're liking or want to hear more of! What topics interest you? Do you want to see mindfulness content in youtube videos? Let me know. I'm here to serve and I can't wait to connect. 

We are a community! Keep taking care of yourself and others.

So much love.

@lizteachesyoga

[email protected]

I'm starting a new segment - Motivational Mondays - because many of you have asked for me to share my positivity via life coaching. So here we go - I'm excited!

I'll be bringing you bursts of happiness, motivation, joy and LOVE on Mondays (as long as you guys like it!)

Today we are starting with a topic that comes up daily in my coaching sessions - how to get the mind to stop storytelling.

Good news and bad news. Our minds think. AND they go from one small problem to blowing it up out of proportion. This is normal AND this is very annoying and draining - I'm sure you feel me here.

One fun way I deal with my mind once I've noticed it's wandered off into a drastic story is by ramping it up into SUCH a far fetched and silly drama that I make myself laugh and am able to step back into reality. After you learn this practice, apply it and see if it works for you.

Let me know your thoughts about motivational Mondays - [email protected], @lizteachesyoga.

Let's Connect!

I invite you to explore my website - lizcoaches.com - for more information about my complimentary mindfulness classes, YouTube how-to videos, blog articles, corporate wellness, coaching, and yoga offerings.

Learn more about how I can support you and your organization - https://linktr.ee/lizcoaches

Thank you for showing up!

This podcast was inspired by my mom - shout out to Arlene! She had an incredible insight that channeling her future self when she was having a hard time helped her find her center and reminded her of her power and strength. NAILED IT MOM!

I'm bringing you a beautiful (if I do say so myself) reflection where you'll connect with your future self and that will guide you to the truth.

Enjoy this time with the wisest you. You won't regret it. 

Let me know your thoughts in the comments and keep practicing! Your mindfulness practice makes the world a better place :)

--

Let's Connect!

I invite you to explore my website - lizcoaches.com - for more information about my complimentary mindfulness classes, YouTube how-to videos, blog articles, corporate wellness, coaching, and yoga offerings.

Get to know me and how I can support you at https://linktr.ee/lizcoaches

This focusing technique will have you feeling more calm in an instant - I guarantee it. While this is not a "mindfulness" meditation, it is a relaxation practice created by Herbert Benson that does the exact opposite of the stress response... AKA try it yourself! Choosing an easeful word or phrase on your exhalation puts quiets the mind and I can't wait to hear what you think!

Sending love and light and thanks for practicing. Keep up the great work!

Friends! Meet BOB. BOB has saved me and dozens of the employees I work with from panic and anxiety. BOB is a simple technique you can do before meditation to calm your nervous system or do during the day. It's a life savor. Let's practice together and let me know in the comments what you think.

Body

We relax our body (because our brain can't calm down if our body is not at ease), we observe our surroundings to take in feelings of safety and we deliberately breathe out longer than we breathe in, Then we are ready fo our 5 minute meditation.

The point is to share BOB with others so that more people can be grounded and kind.

Thank you for practicing and making the world a better place! Love you!

[email protected] and @lizteachesyoga

@lizcoaches website and youtube coming soon!

Nothing is better than a good night of sleep. Wind down from your busy day by listening to this soothing night time meditation.

Rest beautifully my listeners and share this episode with a friend, co-worker ... or anyone who needs it!

Message me @lizteachesyoga and let me know what meditations you want more of.

Sending love and good vibes!

We have dozens, (if not hundreds) of parts of us. You know, there’s the part that’s happy and the part that’s confused. The part that’s organized and the part that’s creative. And there is always a part of us that wants the best for ourselves.

Today we pause and notice the part of us that knows how we feel and knows what we need. Let’s acknowledge this part of us by supporting what it needs to be well.

Let me know what you think of this reflection. I LOVE parts work - it helps me feel like vibrant and whole human being.

I love you all! Thanks for practicing :)

In today's mindfulness meditation I give you more time between short prompts to practice the simple and beautiful practice of sitting.

Enjoy the moments of peace.

When life feels scattered it's important to ground down and experience your body connected to the earth. By touching down we acknowledge the reality of the moment and create more space to be aware and alive in the world.

Enjoy this deeply relaxing meditation!