Healing & Recovery
Level II
We start the day energizing the body.
Surya Namaskar · 10 mins.
Standing Yoga Flow · 4 minutes.
Ground Flow + Pranayama · 10 minutes.
🌞 morning practice
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This healing meditation draws from ancient yogic traditions that emphasize the power of the mind and spoken word in achieving spiritual and physical well-being. In yogic philosophy, mantras (sacred sounds or phrases) and sankalpas (intentions or resolutions) are key tools used to focus the mind and direct energy towards desired outcomes.
· Mantras are repetitive sounds or phrases chanted during meditation to create specific vibrations that calm the mind and align it with higher consciousness.
· Sankalpas are powerful, concise intentions set at the start of a meditation or yoga practice, aiming to manifest positive changes in one's life.
Historically, yogis have used these practices to achieve spiritual growth, emotional balance, and physical health by aligning their thoughts and intentions with universal energy.
Duration: 14:23mins
affirmation meditation:
Healing & Recovery
Scientific Evidence for Affirmation Meditation
Modern scientific research supports the effectiveness of affirmation meditation in promoting healing and recovery, highlighting the mind-body connection.
1. Neuroplasticity: Positive affirmations and visualizations can stimulate brain reorganization, reinforcing healing behaviors and thoughts.
2. Stress Reduction: Affirmation meditation reduces stress and anxiety, lowering cortisol levels and enhancing natural healing processes.
3. Placebo Effect: Belief in one's ability to heal, fostered by affirmations, can lead to real health improvements.
4. Emotional Well-being: Positive affirmations counteract negative self-talk, improving mood and emotional stability.
5. Immune Function: Positive mental states promoted by affirmations can boost immune response and aid in recovery.
Your mind is powerful. Plant seeds of perfect health!
journaling
· What did you notice about your body, mind, and emotions during and after today's practice?
· Are you able to recognize emotions stuck in your body? If so, what memories are attached to these emotions?
· How are you taking care of yourself?
🌕 night practice
Yoga Nidra is an excellent practice to do right before going to sleep.
A proper use of Yoga Nidra can help with your sleep onset, ensuring you fall asleep quickly and are able to stay asleep throughout the night. Other benefits of Yoga Nidra include: Helping calm your sympathetic nervous system, otherwise known as the “fight or flight” response, and fosters a feeling of soothing relaxation.
EXTRA PRACTICE:
☁️ DREAM JOURNAL ☁️
An optional additional practice is to keep a journal next to your bed and start journaling your dreams right when you wake up.
Why?
Well, by recording your dreams, you can identify recurring themes, symbols, or patterns in your subconscious mind.
It can improve your ability to experience lucid dreams (which is something we will explore in future programs). As it helps you become more aware of your dream patterns and increases your ability to recognize when you are dreaming.
Also, dreams can be a rich source of creative ideas. Many artists, writers, and inventors have drawn inspiration from their dreams.
