vision quest
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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MEDITATION PRACTICE:
VISION QUEST
This practice is designed to facilitate deep personal introspection and self-discovery by activating the imagination and the third eye (Ajna Chakra).
The ultimate goal of the Vision Quest is to tap into the subconscious mind, uncovering hidden hopes, fears, and desires. This practice is perfect for those who have trouble sleeping or overthinking, or for those who want to boost their imagination: visualize yourself in an unknown place and explore it using your imagination, allowing yourself to wonder and be surprised, paying attention to the details and letting go of any thoughts related to the real world or your day-to-day life.
The concept of a vision quest has deep roots in various indigenous cultures, particularly among Native American tribes, where it traditionally involves a solitary journey into nature to seek spiritual guidance and clarity. These cultural practices emphasize the importance of connecting with the natural world and one's inner self to gain wisdom and direction.
Duration: 10.36min
journaling
· What did you notice about your body, mind, and emotions during and after today's practice?
· Take a minute to reflect on the symbols and characters that you saw during this meditation. What is their meaning?
· How are you following your highest excitement, and what steps are you taking to act on it?
· What synchronicities, positive outcomes, or manifestations are you noticing?
🌕 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.