Healing Energy Yoga Nidra – YWM 656

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Welcome, this guided healing energy yoga nidra meditation is designed to bring deep relaxation and awareness to different parts of your body, supporting your immune system and your body’s natural healing abilities. The yoga nidra or non-sleep deep rest will support you in letting go of tension, lowering your heart rate and blood pressure, and stimulating your body’s healing response.

Throughout the meditation, you’ll be encouraged to focus on your breath, allowing it to flow naturally and deeply, promoting relaxation and activating your parasympathetic nervous system. You’ll also be guided to set an intention for your practice, such as “my body is already healing itself” or “I am filled with vibrant health and vitality,” to cultivate a deeper mind-body connection and support your immune system.

We will use visualization to circulate healing energy through your body. Several studies have shown that visualization and intention can enhance your body’s natural healing abilities.

“Effect of Guided Imagery with Relaxation on Healing of Wounds” (Study by Klein et al., 2003): This study examined the effects of guided imagery combined with relaxation techniques on wound healing in a sample of breast cancer patients undergoing surgery. The results showed that the group receiving guided imagery with relaxation had significantly faster wound healing compared to the control group.

“Effect of Guided Imagery on Length of Stay, Pain and Anxiety in Cardiac Surgery Patients” (Study by Zahr et al., 2018): This study investigated the effects of guided imagery on length of stay, pain, and anxiety in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The findings revealed that the group receiving guided imagery had shorter length of stay, lower pain scores, and reduced anxiety levels compared to the control group.

“The Effects of Guided Imagery on Immune Functioning in Women with Breast Cancer” (Study by Lengacher et al., 2012): This study examined the effects of guided imagery on immune functioning in women with breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy. The results showed that the group receiving guided imagery had improved natural killer cell activity, a marker of immune function, compared to the control group.

“Imagery Training and Self-Hypnosis in the Management of Hand Contact Dermatitis: A Randomized Controlled Study” (Study by Barabasz et al., 1999): This study investigated the effects of imagery training and self-hypnosis on hand contact dermatitis, a type of skin condition. The findings revealed that the group receiving imagery training and self-hypnosis had significant improvements in symptoms and faster healing compared to the control group.

May all beings be healthy and free. May this yoga nidra support your body’s natural healing ability.

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Yoga for Strength & Flexibility: 💪Glutes & 🧘Hips – YWM 655

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This 60 minute hatha Yoga for Strong Glutes & Flexible Hips is a great strength and flexibility class to focus on internal and external rotation of your hips as well as build your glute strength.

By focusing on the flexibility of your hips, you will improve the range of motion of your joints, muscles and connective tissues, making it easier to move in your everyday life. Flexibility training will support you in releasing muscle tension, reducing stress and promoting relaxation. A relaxed physical body will also relieve your mental stress and improve your overall relaxation.

By focusing on building strength in our glutes in this hatha yoga class for strength and flexibility we will build muscle tone to support your body in better posture, core strength and overall movement patterns. Strength training improves bone density and your overall bone health. Strengthening any muscle group will increase your metabolism, supporting your body in burning more calories at rest.

Strong glutes will support you in stability and balance, improve your posture and core strength, support you in jumping, lifting and movements like walking, sitting and standing. Hip flexibility gives you greater freedom of movement in walking, sitting and standing and can support you in having better postural alignment through your pelvis.

Yoga for Strength & Flexibility: 💪Glutes & 🧘Hips Sequence

Bridge Pose
Internal Rotation Reclined
Keyhole Stretch
Locust
Frog Internal Rotation
Pigeon
Tadasana with internal rotation
Chair Pose
Standing Keyhole
Cow’s Face
Savasana

Poem: Lay down the fight by Estora Adams Collective Wisdom Magazine

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Cozey at Home Restorative Yoga – YWM 654

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In this restorative yoga practice we will focus on being as cozy as possible to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and allow your body to fully release tension. This restorative yoga class with props, including the furniture from your living space will allow your body to recover from stress and tension. By creating a comfortable environment and using props such as your couch or a chair and a bolster to support your body in each pose, this restorative yoga class will support your body to release tension and promote relaxation.

Cozey Restorative Yoga Sequence

Legs Up the Chair
Hand to Big Toe Pose
Front Lying Twist
Wide Legged Seated Forward Fold
Legs Up the Chair

Props Needed: Chair or Couch, Yoga Strap, Bolster, Block

Poem: Spring Blessing by ~ Oriah Mountain Dreamer ~

Thank you to Cozey for gifting me:

The Ciello – Sunset Beige 1-Seater / With Ottoman / Sunset Beige

The Solis Adjustable Table in Eclipse

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10 min Full Body Morning Yoga for Positive Energy | Yoga with Melissa 653

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Are you ready to start your day feeling energized and refreshed? This 10-minute morning yoga flow is designed to wake up your body and mind for a great way to start your day. I have been teaching real yoga for real people for over 20 years and I love supporting you in getting on your mat every day for a full body-yoga routine that will wake up your body.

This class is a full-body yoga work-out that requires no-props. We will strengthen your legs, release your back and shoulders, open your chest. This class will leave you feeling ready to take on whatever comes your way today!

I’ve designed this class for you to practice it first thing in the morning before you start your work-day, but you can practice it whenever you need a boost of energy. Come back to it again and again and you will notice a difference in your energy and overall well-being.

I hope you enjoy this class and have a great day!

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15 min Morning Yoga for Neck & Shoulder Pain Relief | YWM 652

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This 15 minute morning yoga practice will support you in alleviating neck and shoulder pain. It is perfect for those of you, who like me, suffer from chronic neck and shoulder pain. I didn’t even realize how exhausting and energy draining it was to have neck and shoulder pain until I built these simple yoga exercises into my daily routine. It is a perfect way to start your day.

This yoga sequence of simple yoga poses will help to release tension in your neck and shoulders, improve your shoulder mobility, increase flexibility and free up energy that has been stagnant in your shoulder joints.

All you need is a yoga strap and you can do this practice anywhere because all the poses are done standing. So this is a simple yoga sequence that you can take with you when you travel, because you don’t even need a yoga mat!

I will talk you through the movements and demonstrate the neck and shoulder yoga exercises in real time for each pose. Remember, when it comes to neck movement, a little is a lot.

I hope you find this practice as beneficial as I have! I can’t wait for you to try it!

Props Needed: Yoga Strap

Beginner Hatha Yoga for Neck and Shoulders
https://youtu.be/XcGIKBYohfc

Neck and Shoulder Pain Yoga
https://youtu.be/igJhu4c9Eiw

10 min Beginner Yoga Stretches for Neck and Shoulder Pain
https://youtu.be/5NyHB__AhL4

Restorative Yoga for Neck and Shoulders
https://youtu.be/XhGcNzne03M

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10 min Yoga Nidra | Yoga with Melissa 651

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This short 10 minute yoga nidra meditation or NSDR (non-sleep deep rest) is a guided journey of deep relaxation and restoration for your body and mind.

In this guided meditation, I will guide you through a body scan and breathing to support you in releasing tension, soothing your nervous system, reducing stress, and cultivating a sense of inner peace and tranquility.

Yoga nidra is an effortless meditation that will support you in surrendering the pushing, striving and hustling that keeps us from rest.

Find a comfortable place to lie down, gravy a cozy blanket and get ready for 10 minutes of deep restorative self care. Feel free to make any adjustments and modifications along the way to make the practice even more restful for you.

May this practice bring you calm, soothe your nervous system, reduce anxiety and detach stress from your body.

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