Benefits of Meditation in Every Season

I don’t know about you, but this time of year it’s hard for me to feel motivated. I’m one of those people affected when the seasons change from summer to fall/winter. During the warmer months when the sun shines through my window and wakes me up before my alarm, I’m super excited to start my day and take on the world. However, once the fall approaches, and when it’s still dark outside in the mornings, it make me want nothing more than to hit the snooze button, and cuddle up under my blankets. Since I can’t lay in bed all day, I needed to make it a priority to seek and incorporate positive self-care habits to my routine, so I can start the day off on the best foot possible.

Did you know there are tremendous emotional and physical benefits to meditation? Now more than ever your health, both emotionally and physically, are crucial to living your best life. You don't become healthy by chance. You become healthy by choice. You need to make deliberate choices, and create habits that will improve your life. One choice to consider, is the practice of meditation. Many have misconceptions about meditation. At its core, meditation is a practice of connecting with yourself, by connecting with your breath. The ability to breathe deeply and fully helps with your overall health.

Meditation can be done whenever it’s most convenient for you. This can be in the mornings, afternoons, or evenings. It is recommended to do your meditation in the morning if you need a bit of a gentle boost. Mediations can vary in time length, and there is no right or wrong amount of time to meditate. You can meditate for 10 minutes or an hour. It’s completely up to you.

I typically begin my mornings, by meditating and I do it in bed. I know this may sound dangerous with the risk to fall back asleep, but I find it an easy way to ease out of sleep, and start my day. You can leisurely just sit up in bed, cross your legs in front of you and put on a guided meditation. Looking for a guided meditation? There are several on YouTube, the Calm app, or check out one of my guided meditation on my Instagram: @iamnamastej. Having even a couple of minutes to cultivate your awareness and compassion through meditation can have profound effects on your psyche, and tremendous benefits for your day.

 Below are some emotional & physical benefits of meditation:

 4 Emotional Benefits of Mediating

·         Building skills to manage your stress

·         Increasing self-awareness

·         Reducing negative emotions

·         Increasing imagination & creativity

 4 Physical Benefits of Meditating

·         Boost the immune system

·         Enhances quality of sleep

·         Reduces anxiety & depression

·         Calms the nervous system

 As a certified yoga instructor & meditation coach, I help others transform their well-being through yoga & meditation. As a passionate believer that self-care is a form of self-love, I feel that yoga is a means of loving your body, your mind, and what they’re both capable of. My philosophy is that yoga is therapy for the body and soul. I inspire people to try and create a habit of doing yoga to become healthier emotionally and physically. Through yoga I will lead you on your own personal journey that deepens the connection between your mind, body, & spirit. I’ll guide you on the path towards living a high vibrational life that impacts not only you, but your community, and the world at large.

You don’t need to be able to stand on your head, memorize countless poses, or contort your body any special way to experience yoga’s physical and mental benefits, and my style as an instructor reflects this. I teach from the heart, and I am guided by compassion, kindness, and positivity. Whether you’re experienced or brand new, my goal is to spread the joy, positivity, love, acceptance, and gratitude that is yoga to each and everyone of you! To learn more about me, and my services please visit my website, www.namastej.com. I offer yoga & meditation sessions offline & online. For more details feel free to contact me.

 New to meditation? No worries. Join me every Sunday at 9pm EST on IG Live for a free 15-20 minute guided meditation. Each week I offer a guided meditation on a different topic, designed to help you find peace, clarity, love, and health. Meditation is my ministry. Allow me to show you how meditation can bring positive health benefits to your life.