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"Om"-work Part Deux 

~ By Claudia A. Barbieri ~



Welcome back!  A few weeks ago, I had discussed some "om"-work you would love to do.  Who tried the walking meditation or the compassion meditation?  Maybe you did, or maybe it's on your future agenda.  Spring is here, so maybe the walking meditation will be the easier one to squeeze into your routine.  

"Om"- work, in the yogi world, should enhance your well-being and mindfulness not hinder it.  So, do not stress if you have not scheduled the time for yourself just yet.  You will.  

Today, I want to add another way to reach mindfulness that you may want to try.  Meditation is simply silent time in which you schedule for yourself to disconnect and decompress from life's distractions. Five to ten minutes is all you need to start.  Once again, I am referencing my little gem of a book, Mindfulness and Meditation by  Venerable Thubten Lundrup.

Before you begin your mediation, try and find a quiet place in your house.  Then —

1.  Cross your legs if you can while sitting on the ground or on a cushion.  You may also sit in a chair.

2.  Rest your hands in your lap with your palms facing upward, placing your right hand on top of your left with the tips of your thumbs touching.

3.  Make sure to hold your back up comfortably.

4.  Relax your jaw and rest your tongue behind your front teeth.

5.  Slightly tilt your head forward.

6.  Close your eyes or keep them gazing downward.

7.  Keep your shoulders level and elbows slightly away from your body.

8.  Try and stay quiet and focus on your breath for about five minutes. 

Note - these are just suggested tips.  LGZ's Michelle Bailor pictured above, has her own technique.  What will yours be?

Here's another five-minute meditation to consider - click the YouTube link below.

5-Minute Yoga Meditation

Yogi friends, you can add some mindfulness to your life — whether it be a walk or meditation.  You're worth it.

Next week's post, you will read about the one and only, Catherine Costanzo - the legend, the woman, the co-owner of LGZ.  Join us for a visit with her.

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