Thanks again to all who joined in for Fridays Rest Session.

To follow are some of the practices we explored.

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Affirmations

Sat Chit Ananda - more about this wonderful mantra here

Alternate Nostril Breathing - Nadi Shodhana Breath

Read my blog post about it HERE

Mudras -

Like acupuncture and acupressure, mudras (energetic seals or gestures) are said to influence the flow of energy through the body. The hand mudras are like yoga for your hands!

Pushan mudra

Pushan mudra (the gesture of digestion) is a hand mudra used to activate prana vayu (the energy of receptivity), samana vayu (the energy of digestion and assimilation), and (the energy of elimination). Unlike many other hasta (hand) mudras in which both hands are in the same position, the fingers of the right hand create a receptive position while those of the left hand take a form that represents elimination. This will have a good effect for any of us wanting or doing an internal detox or cleanse.

Apan Vayu Mudra - 

Folding the index finger reduces the air element, which may help relieve pain and relax the body and mind. Connection of the thumb, middle finger and ring finger increases the fire element and the earth element, which helps to detoxify and cleanse the body, supply more oxygen to heart arteries and increase the power energy of the heart. Here is a great artcle on more mudras too - https://chopra.com/articles/10-powerful-mudras-and-how-to-use-them

Yoga Nidra - What is Yoga Nidra (another blog post of mine explaining this powerful practice).

Listen to some Nidra I have to offer - Yoga Nidra Selection by Brenda Rock

YOGA NIDRA: Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra -- Healing Chakra Chorus by Jennifer Reis

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or comments.

may all be well,

Brenda