Meditation might look easy, but it's not something that comes naturally to most people.
At least, it didn't come naturally to me. I was , what I like to call, "Meditation Impaired".
I know that I'm not alone. My mind is so busy, thoughts just running through, swinging around like drunken monkeys. That is why I need meditation. I need to give myself a rest, recharge, and come back into the moment.
"I need to go to the grocery store... what was it I needed? Are we out of milk?...OMG, I hope no one heard my stomach gurgle...Did I lock my door before I left?...Oh no! I forgot to call my sister, I'll have to call her when I get home, but I have to go to the store, pick up the kiddo and get him ready for bed...oh and he needs a bath tonight, am I out of soap? I need to put that on my list...am I sitting up straight enough? or am I starting to slouch?...aaaand there goes my stomach again. I hope no one noticed..."
You get the idea. That right there, ladies and gentleman, used to be my thought process during meditation. But I kept practicing and I'm getting better every time. And you can too. Your brain deserves a rest, you deserve a rest!
I'm currently offering a Stress Relief Workshop on Mondays at 6:45 p.m. where we will explore meditation as a way to relieve stress (in addition to yoga postures and breathing techniques). Alternately, Carrie is offering a Learn to Meditate workshop on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Both classes are idea for people just beginning to explore meditation or people who might want to take their meditation practice even deeper. Check out our other classes that feature meditation.
Namaste,
Erin
At least, it didn't come naturally to me. I was , what I like to call, "Meditation Impaired".
I know that I'm not alone. My mind is so busy, thoughts just running through, swinging around like drunken monkeys. That is why I need meditation. I need to give myself a rest, recharge, and come back into the moment.
"I need to go to the grocery store... what was it I needed? Are we out of milk?...OMG, I hope no one heard my stomach gurgle...Did I lock my door before I left?...Oh no! I forgot to call my sister, I'll have to call her when I get home, but I have to go to the store, pick up the kiddo and get him ready for bed...oh and he needs a bath tonight, am I out of soap? I need to put that on my list...am I sitting up straight enough? or am I starting to slouch?...aaaand there goes my stomach again. I hope no one noticed..."
You get the idea. That right there, ladies and gentleman, used to be my thought process during meditation. But I kept practicing and I'm getting better every time. And you can too. Your brain deserves a rest, you deserve a rest!
I'm currently offering a Stress Relief Workshop on Mondays at 6:45 p.m. where we will explore meditation as a way to relieve stress (in addition to yoga postures and breathing techniques). Alternately, Carrie is offering a Learn to Meditate workshop on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Both classes are idea for people just beginning to explore meditation or people who might want to take their meditation practice even deeper. Check out our other classes that feature meditation.
Namaste,
Erin
Erin Moss, RYT 200 of Rowan Tree Yoga, LLC
Erin has been practicing yoga since she was an adolescent. She received
her teacher training at Yoga 4 Peace and is registered through the Yoga Alliance. She enjoys the therapeutic side of yoga and it is always her goal to have her students leave class feeling better than when they arrived. She strongly believes that you should always honor your body, honor your edge, and honor your limits and that you should always make your practice yours. You can read more about her at www.rowantreeyoga.com.
Erin is currently teaching at The Yoga and Wellness Collective on Sundays and Mondays.
Erin has been practicing yoga since she was an adolescent. She received
her teacher training at Yoga 4 Peace and is registered through the Yoga Alliance. She enjoys the therapeutic side of yoga and it is always her goal to have her students leave class feeling better than when they arrived. She strongly believes that you should always honor your body, honor your edge, and honor your limits and that you should always make your practice yours. You can read more about her at www.rowantreeyoga.com.
Erin is currently teaching at The Yoga and Wellness Collective on Sundays and Mondays.