In this episode we will be working on breath work and root chakra ( I had to reupload the episode, there was a tech error in it I noticed this morning)

In this episode, we will be adding chanting for the root chakra and introducing Mula  Bandha, or root lock

The root chakra is the 1st chakra, it is located at the base of the spine, near the tailbone. It is usually depicted as a red lotus flower with 4 petals and is associated with the Earth element, grounding, and the planet Mercury.

The root chakra is located at your Perineum, It is associated with the adrenal glands, the base of your spine, legs, feet, bone marrow, rectum, kidneys, and immune system.

The mental and emotional issues it works with are physical, family and group safety, security and survival, ability to provide life's necessities, ability to stand up for one's self, feeling a sense of belonging, social and family law and order.

Physical dysfunctions may be chronic lower back pain, sciatica, varicose veins, depression, and immune-related disorders.

If you use essential oils patchouli, cedarwood, sandalwood, or Canadian cedar harmony will be best for this chakra

Some ways you can help balance your root chakra are connecting with the natural world, taking a walk outdoors, touch massage, or physical activity, such as Hatha Yoga

Link to videos explaining Mula Bandha or root lock

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTYk2iX7f9s&ab_channel=WellcastAcademy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3XZmLxCQas&ab_channel=DrSueMorter

Happy Sunday! Can you believe it is April already? 

We have concluded our second week of meditation, if you are participating with journaling prompts,  Grab your notebook, favorite pen, and beverage.

You can sketch, doodle, or write in your journal.

This week's prompts are

List some things you’ve done that you previously thought you could never do.

What is your favorite quote and why?

Remember, there are no wrong or right answers. Your journal is just for you to see, so you may answer in any way you like, however you like. You may even choose to not journal at all if you aren't ready for this step yet.

You can answer these questions daily if you like or you can think about them during the week and journal about them after you have completed your Sunday meditation or before you begin your Monday morning meditation.

Next week we start working on our Root Chakra meditation and adding additional movements and breathwork. See you Monday! 

In this episode, I give the weekly journal prompts.

If you want to participate, grab your notebook, favorite pen, and beverage.

I usually enjoy a nice cup of tea while I work on my journal. You can sketch, doodle, or write in your journal.

This week's prompts are

List some things you’ve done that you previously thought you could never do.

What is your favorite quote and why?

Remember, there are no wrong or right answers. Your journal is just for you to see, so you may answer in any way you like, however you like. You may even choose to not journal at all if you aren't ready for this step yet.

You can answer these questions daily if you like or you can think about them during the week and journal about them after you have completed your Sunday meditation

I hope you enjoy day 2!

Let me know how your practice is going.

Tomorrow we will have new journal prompts for this week. 

Thank you for starting week 2 with me!

In today's episode, we will be adding an additional Pranayama technique, alternate nostril breathing, or Nadi Shodhana. 

I also talk about my journey with resetting my circadian rhythm. 

Here is a link to more information on Nadi Shodhana

And this link is for Pranayama

Our schedule for the next 8 weeks

Week 3

I will add meditation for the Root Chakra.

I will shorten our breathing to add the chant for the root chakra into our 5 minutes

Week 4

I will add meditation for the Sacral Chakra

Week 5

I will work on both the Root and Sacral Chakra

Week 6 

I will add the Solar Plexus

Week 7

I will work on all 3 Chakras

Week 8

I will work on the Heart Chakra

If you are looking for past episodes, you can find them here 

The link for the book. 

We've completed week one!

If you want to participate in journaling either after you finish today's meditation, or before you begin tomorrow's, grab your favorite beverage, put on your favorite music, and use the following journaling prompts to reflect on your first week of daily practice.

How do you feel about setting up a time to spend with yourself?

How do you feel after your first week of meditation? Do you notice anything different about yourself?

There are no wrong or right answers. Your journal is just for you to see, so you may answer in any way you like, however you like. You may even choose to not journal at all if you aren't ready for this step yet.

On Wednesday we will have some new journaling prompts.

The nice thing about journaling is as you progress in your daily practice, you can look back and see how far you have come.