A simple 20 minute meditation (for anyone who needs it)
Jul 24, 2024
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In this session, Lexi Hidalgo, a meditation leader inspired by her yoga retreat experiences, shares a refreshing perspective on mindfulness. She takes listeners through a calming 20-minute guided meditation, emphasizing the importance of letting go and embracing positive affirmations. Lexi encourages reflection and self-love, helping everyone reconnect with their inner peace through silence and deep breathing. It's a beautiful journey to relax, replenish, and cultivate self-worth.
The podcast emphasizes the transformative power of yoga and meditation as essential tools for self-discovery and inner peace.
Listeners are encouraged to practice 'I Am' statements to enhance positive self-reflection and combat negativity through personal affirmations.
Deep dives
Embracing Yoga and Meditation
Yoga is highlighted as a transformative practice that promotes physical and mental well-being. The speaker shares personal experiences from a recent yoga retreat in Costa Rica, emphasizing how yoga provides a rejuvenating perspective on life. It serves not only as a form of exercise but also as a tool for empowerment and self-discovery, encouraging participants to find inner peace. The practice of meditation is introduced as a means to cultivate this peace, with the importance of being present and mindful underscored throughout the discussion.
Power of I Am Statements
The concept of 'I Am' statements is emphasized as a powerful practice for personal affirmation and positive self-reflection. The speaker encourages listeners to write down positive affirmations, focusing on qualities they wish to manifest in their lives. This practice is designed to shift mindsets towards empowerment and to combat negativity, promoting a focus on positivity and self-worth. Engaging in this activity before meditation helps participants set intentions and fosters a deeper connection with themselves during the practice.
Finding Stillness Amid Chaos
The challenge of achieving stillness and silence in a fast-paced world is discussed, highlighting how difficult it can be to quiet the mind. The speaker invites listeners to embrace moments of silence during meditation, offering techniques to help ease tension and release negative emotions stored in the body. Acknowledging the distractions that modern life presents, the speaker advises on taking time to ground oneself, promoting relaxation and acceptance of their current state. This reinforces the idea that amidst chaos, moments of calm can be cultivated through intentional practices like meditation.
We're trying something new today, a quick Lexi-led meditation.
I just got home from a yoga retreat and I feel so grounded right now that I need to share. Take some time and join me in letting go, and breathing in, loving affirmations while we relax and replenish our bodies and mind. I think we could all use it :)