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Best Time Of Day To Meditate  People often wonder when the best time to meditate is. There is never a bad time to meditate. Unless you're barrelling down the highway at 120mph. But as long as you're in a comfortable spot where you can relax, taking a little bit of time to focus on your breath and find calmness can be a good thing.  For the purpose of this article, we are going to talk about the most beneficial times to meditate, and how coming up with a meditation routine will ensure that you experience all the benefits of meditation.  The Ideal Time To Meditate is When You Wake Up Or Before You Sleep Meditation in the Morning Some yogis suggest that the ideal time to meditate is between 3am and 6am. The reason for this is because generally, there are fewer distractions, the world is still very much asleep around you, and you can connect on a deeper level. However, not everyone lives a lifestyle where getting up that early is possible.  No matter what time you arise,...

Lately, I’ve been asked a lot of questions surrounding yoga and how to improve one’s practice. Do I have any advice for…? From how to start a yoga practice to how to have my body back after pregnancy to how to grow and improve flexibility and strength and make it easy, I’ve been asked it all.  As an instructor, the best advice I am able to give has always been the same: Listen to your body, play with your practice and use your breath.  I’ll run through each of these and then pull it all together with an example at the end so keep reading!   Listening to Your Body: Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned yogi , your body is always giving you feedback. It’s telling you when you’re approaching or at your limits (it feels like you’re straining and you’ll find your breath is tight or you’re holding it entirely). This is your body’s way of saying “no” which means we need to respect where we are at and play this. You’ll often hear this referred to as “your edge”. Breathe In...

Mental calmness is something we could all use a little more of. When your mind is calm, you can focus easier, you see things in a more positive light, and your body remains healthier. It seems that many people struggle to find mental calmness in daily situations.  Below we're going to discuss how you can find mental calmness in most situations. What is Mental Calmness? Mental calmness is a sense of groundedness and control over your reactions. You can't control what happens on the outside. But, you can control the way you respond to situations.  Mental calmness is a sense of perspective and a trust that everything will work out in the end and that you will make it through whatever your current situation is. You can see things with clarity and reasonable judgment.  The Benefits of Mental Calmness All of us have things that happen in our lives that make us feel fear, doubt, insecurity, or anger. That's natural. What you do with those emotions and how long you allow them to...