This three part series I will dive into the breath practice or pranayama called breath awareness. This is a breath practice that should precede all other breath practices. It helps lay a foundation for any breath practice you might do in the future. In this first part, I talk briefly about what breath awareness is, why it is important, brief history, and then we will do a quick exercise to start our breath awareness journey.

This beginner level yoga sequence is a vinyasa flow which is meant to link your movement with your breath. We will gently warm up with sun salutation A, and then hit a peak pose... TREE POSE. One of my faves. Tree pose is so more more than standing on one foot. It's a balancing pose which is also a hip opener. Love love love.

Enjoy a playlist created for you, as well as this gentle vinyasa sequence. This sequence was created by Kristen - RYT and Founder of Zen Lab. This sequence is great for any time of the day - before work, during lunch, after work, if you need a quick break. It has the elements of a vinyasa flow to help achieve a meditative state so that you can clear you mind and move on with your day feeling focused and energized.

Music:

Courage by Lane King

Serenity by Michael FK

Life Goes On by Skrxlla

Foyer ft. Musaka by Yestalgia

Fantasy by Wesly Thomas

Holding Back by Michael FK

Winds of change by Narrow Skies

Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

Learn more about me on my website www.zenlabindy.com.

I purposefully didn't bring a script to this episode. So join me for a chat on authenticity, and how SCARY it is to talk off the cuff about a topic that 1) means so much and also 2) that I have no professional business actually talking about.. but WHO. CARES. We all have a story, so this is my attempt to peel back the layers of structure, order, and scripts that have bogged me down in my life, and just talk to you, listeners. I will then end the episode with a 5 minute guided mindful meditation.

Authenkrisity Travel Blog: http://traveltipsbykristenlouise.blogspot.com/

4 Questions to Foster Your Authentic Self: https://www.mindful.org/4-questions-foster-authentic-self/

Music:

Meditation Kundalini by Neon Ridge

Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

Learn more about me on my website: https://www.zenlabindy.com/

Brene Brown, what a gal. I talk more about her book Daring Greatly and how practicing gratitude can help with the act of foreboding joy. I chat a little bit about what foreboding joy is and then I will walk you through a guided meditation to practice gratitude.

References:

Daring Greatly by Brene Brown

This meditation is a combination from the Boundless Love Project and Chopra.com.

Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

Meditation Music: December by Dear Gravity

Listen in on a 25 minute yoga flow to help you release tension in the entire body. This is a great yoga flow to do before work, during lunch, or after work. I target the shoulders, hips, and we connect with the breath in a way where you can also release tension in the mind.

For more yoga flows, check out Zen Lab's downloadable videos or join a live online yoga class .

Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

I'm so happy to be back for Season 2 of Meet Me Where You Are! This episode I talk a little bit about my Yin Yoga training up until this point with Yoga Training School YogaRenew and how Yin is a slow process of opening and stretching the connective tissues in the body, which can also lead to an emotional release. Through the strength of vulnerability, we can hold our emotions as they are without judgement. I will provide you with a brief guided meditation on vulnerability.

References:

Daring Greatly by Brene Brown

Brene Brown's Ted Talk: The Power of Vulnerability

Guided Meditation: Dr. Beth Patterson

Music:

Intro/Outro: Where Are We going by Aaron Kellim

Meditation music: Walking In Forests by Ben Winwood

Visit me over at Zen Lab. I'd love to meet you.

If you like what you hear, be sure to check out my website where I offer online yoga and meditation services.

www.ZenLabIndy.com.

Take care.

Enjoy this 15 minute gentle flow for energy and focus before work.

Music by: Dear Gravity c3nc

This is a quick sequence that builds strength in the muscles and connective tissues surrounding your arms and shoulders.

Welcome to the 10-minute guided practice to promote resilience by using imagery of heart-centered gratitude.

Gratitude practice can be used to promote a positive mood, hope, and resilience. As we experience positive emotions such as gratitude, loving-kindness, and compassion, our awareness broadens and our creativity and problem-solving capacities blossom, and we become more effective in whatever we choose to do.

Music By:

Godnattsaga by Beneath The Mountain

Things We Wouldn't Say by Michael FK