Meditation looks so simple. But now that I’ve been teaching meditation and yoga for more than twelve years and reflecting on my practice, I realise how hard it is to meditate. For example, how many times has this happened to you? You have gone to bed, determined to wake up earlier the following morning […]
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Trouble Meditating? 7 Quick and Easy Ways to Have the Best Meditation Ever
When you start meditating and find it difficult to focus and calm your mind, it is easy to give up and think that meditation doesn’t work for you. I get it. I’ve been practising for more than 15 years, but I still find it difficult to sit quietly and let my thoughts slow down on […]
Meditation Not Working? 6 Common Meditation Obstacles That Keep You Stuck (and what to do instead)
Is meditation not working for you? You tried but gave up because it was too difficult? Here are 6 common obstacles people face and what to do instead
Spiritual Self-Love: How to be Good to Yourself
Spiritual self-love is all about being good to yourself, learning to be comfortable in your skin; to love, honour, appreciate and accept all of yourself… The “good parts” and the “not-so-good parts.” It is to smile in the mirror, love your reflection, hug yourself and quietly accept and know that you will get through all […]
Welcome to Breathe Calm: Your Free Meditation for Beginners Journey
Are you looking for meditation for beginners? I learned to meditate by sitting on the end of my bed, crying my eyes out, aching for the tight pain in my chest and the empty feeling in the pit of my stomach to go away. Some mornings I found a moment of relief and other days, […]
Positive Morning Thoughts #1 – Love is all there is
Welcome dear friend, to the first Positive Morning Thoughts! Positive Morning Thoughts is a new idea I’m trying. It’s not a “formal blog post” – more a collection of my thoughts, musings and insights of lessons I’ve learnt over the years, wrapped up in yoga and meditation philosophy. The thoughts are offered to inspire, encourage […]
5 Quick Reasons Why You Should Try Meditation Now!
Do you feel like you’re always rushing around, caring for others and doing things for everyone else – but have no time for yourself? If so, today’s post, 5 Quick Reasons Why You Should Try Meditation Now! is just for you! How many times have you laid awake – stressed-out as you mentally go over […]