Yoga & Meditation

[Jo3]

Hi everyone

For the past 8 months I have learned yoga and mindfulness meditation while I was in hospital.  For me yoga was a different type of therapy which I had never tried before. While in hospital I thought I would give it a go and I haven't looked back.  While in the 1 hour yoga session I was 'in my own world' of peace, calmness and spiritually at ease.  I now have the CD from the yoga instructor and am doing this at home.

The last few weeks have been very emotional and confusing and I thought why don't I try yoga relaxation every night for about 1/2 hour.  Well its working. I have been doing this for the past 3 nights and I have slept better than before and wake up clear, not so emotional like previously.

I have made a commitment with my psych that I will do this every night for a week and let him know how I go when I see him on Thursday.

I would definitely recommend yoga or mindfulness meditation to help with your emotions.  For me I have found a 'shift' in how I cope.

Jo

[gmc]

Hi Jo,

I am for sure going to take your advice into consideration. I know the benefits of yoga and I hope I get the strength and the time to start doing it too. In fact, what if I start from tonight? 🙂

thanks for the tip,

gmc

[HelenM]

Hi Jo

That gives me more hope. I am due to start a mindfulness course  in a few weeks. I know it s not a cure all but I believe/hope it will help me. Your post is one I m delighted to read. The psychologist who  assessed me said it s a way of life.

Helen x

[Frann]

Hi all!

I am with you , I am trying to live in a more mindful way and do believe it's very beneficial. I would love to know about the course when you go and how you're  going Helen . I too have just started yoga Jo and although I have found in the first two classes I haven't been able to completely switch my thoughts off ( tricky as you do have to pay attention ) , I think I will get there. GMC- hoe are you going with it?

Thanks for the reminder!

Frann x

[HelenM]

Hi Frann,

I'm due to start my mindfulness course next Friday 9th. I'll let you know on this thread how it's going.

Helen x