When we talk about being centered, we just instinctually get what it means. Being centered makes us feel like all parts that make up the Self (and beyond) are in balance. The center is a place we intend to go to when we meditate or practice mindfulness. And of course, it’s a core concept here at Silent Mind.
There’s something missing from today’s to-do list: relaxation. A lot of us skip right over time spent relaxing because with everything we have going on, it would seem lazy to kick our feet up. However, relaxing is incredibly valuable when it comes to our health, both long and short term. Taking a breather can decrease our chances of coming down with a cold this week, while decreasing our chances of suffering high blood pressure or strokes later on. Making friends with relaxation also helps us accomplish more during our active times. We’re less tense and overwhelmed, better able...
Today, we’re talking about singing bowls and yoga. Often, the only sound we hear during yoga is an instructor calling out the poses and giving us some very necessary alignment cues. What happens when we add sound therapy to the mix? Here are three big benefits we (and our customers) enjoy. 1. Setting your intention. When we come to our mats, we want to let everything else fall away. This is without a doubt one of the biggest challenges in yoga: switching off “work brain”, “mom brain”, or any other mode of being, and staying present throughout our...
Do you want to take your meditation to the next level, but aren’t sure how to use a singing bowl? The fact is, singing bowls are for absolutely everyone, and are easy to use. You don’t need to be a musician or a mindfulness master to pick up a singing bowl and start playing right away.