Everyone gets swept away by their emotions, expectations, thoughts... you name it! Here is a simple framework to help you bring a bit more mindfulness into your day-to-day life--STOP, 'stop', 'take a break', 'observe', and 'proceed'.

We all face challenges in life, and they have an odd way of becoming worse when we ignore them. In this meditation, you have the opportunity to work through some of the physical and emotional challenges that may have taken root in your body, and begin to lessen their power. May we all be happy, may we all feel at peace, and may we all know that the LYB community exists to help us move past our challenges.

The breath is one of the most valuable tools we have to improve our wellbeing. A large body of research demonstrates that regulating our breath, and using techniques like counting our inhales and exhales, can harness the part of our nervous system that helps us relax, feel more at ease, and have an easier time falling asleep. By simply focusing on our breath and guiding it through different patterns, you are in control of your health and healing. Try this before bed and or when you need to release some frustration. Happy breathing!

This meditation leads you through a visualization which focuses on the pattern of breath. This meditation helps connect your breath, mind, and body by using the imagination to create sensations that will both energize and soothe you.

Looking to simultaneously relax and energize your mind and body? Ujjayi (pronounced oo-jai) is commonly translated as “victorious breath,” and has been used for thousands of years to help release frustration, find inner strength and calm the mind and body. Learn how to practice this simple breathing exercise to empower you to face any challenge with steadiness and strength.

Yoga nidra is practice that can help you achieve very deep states of relaxation by gradually moving your awareness throughout your body. This meditation practice is a body scan, one component of yoga nidra, that is a is a beautiful way to help you create a feeling of peace and balance. By focusing your attention on different parts of your body, you are cultivating your mind-body connection, and thus catalyzing more unity and harmony within yourself.

This short and simple meditation is a useful technique for helping to calm and focus the mind. It is a practice that can be done anywhere--while waiting in line at the grocery store, while taking the bus, or during a challenging meeting at work. When we move our attention to different parts of our body and bring a sense of relief and softness to those spaces, it cultivates our mind-body connection and helps to minimize stress. This practice also helps us slow down our response before reacting so that we can act more intentionally. Enjoy!

We all experience challenges that leave us feeling isolated and undervalued. In these times, we can dig deep and use our meditation practice to remind us of what we have instead of what we're lacking. Mantras are a powerful way to reignite this awareness. This meditation offers an opportunity to remind ourselves that we are loved and that we are connected to those who support us.

This powerful framework is a guide for helping you explore and manage your present experience. It is particularly helpful when life throws you a curveball and you feel your emotions run amok. In those times, which we all inevitably face, this framework can empower you to find your steadiness and resilience.

We all strive for balance--physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. In this meditation, we use our awareness of both the strength and softness in our body to find a place of balance. I hope this practice supports you in recognizing that when we create an internal feeling of balance, it translates to greater balance externally.