THEME: “welcoming joy”

Joy and bliss are two natural states of being, and are some of the happy emotions that contribute to our well-being. We all have joy within our hearts and minds, we just need to find ways to access it!

Mindfulness is one great way of uncovering our inner joy by helping to reduce our stress levels at the same time. It has been proven that the happiness emotions can help lower heart rate, reduce blood pressure, boost immunity and even elongate our lives! Therefore, the more we welcome in happiness and joy into our day, the greater we will feel!

It is also important for us to be able to find joy within ourselves, within our everyday, without reliance on others or the need for positive reinforcement or approval from another.

Utilise this month’s program to draw some joy into your every day, and as always take what you need and leave what doesn’t serve you.

“JOYFUL MEDITATION”

Time: 11 minutes

When to practice: WHEN YOU’RE FEELING OVERWHELMED BY NEGATIVE THOUGHTS

Welcome the feeling of joy into your day with this practice. Allow yourself to experience bliss and gratitude. Sit in stillness and welcome in the environment around you, the breath, the body connecting to the ground, and bodily sensations. Now welcome all the goodness around you in your world. What can you be thankful for in this moment? Allow feelings of gratitude to fill the mind and body.

Grab a blanket and get cosy. You can do this anytime yourself, with your students, or with your family members too. Simply click on the audio link and settle in.

We are here for you, for them.

RESTORATIVE YOGA POSES

There is a connection between posture and emotions, and once we open our hearts to joy and abundance, our mood can be lifted!

(FOLLOW ALONG WITH JEN IN THE VIDEOs BELOW.)

Breathing exercise: “BREATH OF JOY”

This breathing technique is great to get the energy moving around the body. Stand with your feet hip width apart, with a slight bend in the knees. Breathe in three parts, taking three sips of air in with the one breath moving the arms with each sip, then one ‘haa’ breath out as you fold over your legs.

Repeat this for 3 minutes, or for at least 5-10 breaths.

Once you have finished your breaths, pause and perhaps even close your eyes… Stand tall and feel the energy circulating around the body.