Find Stress Relief and Stress Management through Yoga
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Are you overwhelmed by stress, and want to find stress relief immediately to find balance in your life. Do you experience the following?;
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Stress headache
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Sleeplessness
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Relationship issues
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Communication issues
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Irritability
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Weight gain
These can be symptoms of stress. Have you tried stress management techniques that are not working, and feeling like you’re caught in a never-ending cycle? Don’t let stress control your life any longer. Chronic stress can lead to serious health issues, strained relationships, and decreased overall happiness. It’s time to break free from the cycle and regain control of your life.
Introducing my life-changing course, “Find Stress Relief Learn & Effective Stress Management with Yoga “ and transform your life, boost wellness & achieve inner peace. This comprehensive program was developed by me over the last 20 years based on my studies and practice on Stress Management, Yoga and Meditation. I have used these techniques to help numerous people ranging from students, senior executives, athletes, and seniors around the world to deal with stress and overcome their stress symptoms. I will guide you through step-by-step modules, teaching you the transformative power of science-backed Yoga techniques for lasting stress relief. As an experienced Yoga teacher( E- RYT 500) with Yoga Alliance International all my courses are also eligible for Continuing Education ( YACEP) with Yoga Alliance.
In just 12 weeks, you’ll learn science-backed strategies for effective stress management and develop a consistent self-practice routine with daily guidance. This course is perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners alike, as it’s tailored to suit all skill levels. Experience the deep relaxation of Yoga Nidra and unlock the path to inner peace and personal growth.
In this course, you can learn all you need to overcome your stress symptoms and find effective stress relief while studying online from the comfort of your home at your own pace.
Your stress management journey in this course includes the following
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The science behind stress
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Stress management techniques recommended by stress therapists
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How various Yoga practices perfectly fit into the scientific recommendations for stress management
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Step-by-step guidance on breathwork for better health
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Step-by-step guidance on Mindfulness techniques ( called Dharana in Yoga)
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Step-by-step guidance on Prana Yama techniques to rebalance your inner energies to overcome your stress symptoms
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Step-by-step guidance on Yoga Asanas(poses) to improve flexibility, focus, and hormonal health
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Step-by-step guidance on highly effective meditation techniques to heal your body and mind
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Tips for developing your daily routine
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Scientific papers on the benefits of Yoga
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Round-the-clock support from my team and me for your doubts and questions
Don’t let stress dictate your life any longer. Enroll in our course today and start your journey towards a healthier, happier, and more balanced life. Empower yourself with the tools and knowledge to conquer stress and achieve lasting serenity through the ancient wisdom of Yoga.
If you are an aspiring Yogi or an experienced Yoga teacher you will be able to claim Yoga Alliance continuing education hours ( YACEP) when you complete this course.
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2Self Assess How you Respond to StressVideo lesson
Discover Your Stress Profile: Take this quick 5-question quiz shown in the Resources section and better understand your stress levels, identify the areas of your life most affected, and explore the benefits of Yoga for stress relief. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey towards inner peace and well-being.
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3Free Yoga Relaxation practice Part 1 - Based on Expansive LoveVideo lesson
Download your free Yoga relaxation practice in PDF format
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4Free Yoga Relaxation practice Part 2 - Based on Sharing and Caring.Video lesson
Download your free Yoga relaxation PDF based on sharing and Caring.
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5Science of Stress IntroductionVideo lesson
Explore the science of stress, its impact on the body, and the crucial difference between good and bad stress. Gain insights to harness stress for personal growth and well-being.
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6What is Stress?Video lesson
Unravel the Mystery of Stress: Dive deep into the definition of stress, its various forms, and the ways it manifests in our daily lives. Learn to identify and manage stress effectively.
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7When is Stress good?Video lesson
Embracing Positive Stress: Discover the surprising benefits of stress, how it can enhance performance and resilience, and learn to harness its power for personal growth and success.
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8When is Stress is Bad?Video lesson
The Dark Side of Stress: Understand the negative impact of chronic stress on our physical and mental health, and learn to recognize the signs of harmful stress to prevent long-term damage.
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9Introduction to Strategies to Overcome StressVideo lesson
Discover the stress-beating strategies which are recommended by psychologists, medical doctors, and therapists. Explore practical techniques, mindfulness practices, and evidence-based methods to overcome stress, enhance well-being, and cultivate resilience. Join us on this holistic journey to unlock peace and vitality in your life. You will now see how Yoga fits into all the science-based stress relief strategies. You will be ready to embrace a stress-free existence through yoga.
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10Learn What Your Stress Response Type isVideo lesson
Join us for an enlightening lecture where you'll explore and understand your unique stress response type. Discover how you react to stress and gain valuable insights into your emotional and psychological states. With a focus on gentle concepts and compassionate guidance, you'll learn practical strategies to effectively manage stress and foster resilience. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your well-being and lead a more balanced life. Take the quiz attached in the Resources section here and find out how you respond to stress.
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11Strategies to Deal with StressVideo lesson
In this transformative lecture, you will gain a valuable overview of the four effective strategies recommended by therapists such as Prof Karmens to deal with stress. Through gentle and practical guidance, you will learn techniques and approaches that have been scientifically proven to promote well-being and resilience. Discover how to navigate through stress with grace and implement these strategies into your daily life for a healthier and more balanced mindset.
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12Body Based strategies to Manage StressVideo lesson
Discover the power of body-based activities to effectively reduce stress in this transformative lecture. Explore techniques such as deep breathing, mindful movement, and progressive muscle relaxation to release tension and cultivate inner peace. By harnessing the innate connection between your body and stress management, you will develop resilience and find balance in your daily life.
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13Senses Based Strategies to Manage StressVideo lesson
Join our transformative lecture on "Senses-Based Strategies to Manage Stress." Discover practical techniques harnessing your senses to combat and alleviate stress. Learn mindfulness, visualization, aromatherapy, and sensory exercises to enhance relaxation, focus, and well-being. Watch now for this sensory journey to cultivate a balanced, stress-resilient life.
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14Mind Based Strategies to Reduce StressVideo lesson
Discover the transformative power of "Mind-Based Strategies to Manage Stress." Enhance well-being with mindfulness, visualization, Meditation, and cognitive exercises. Cultivate a resilient mindset for relaxation and take control of your mental health.
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15Emotions Based Strategies to Alleviate StressVideo lesson
Uncover the potential of "Emotion-Based Strategies for Stress Management." Explore practical techniques that leverage emotions to effectively navigate and alleviate stress. Learn to harness the power of emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and self-care practices to promote well-being and resilience.
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16SummaryVideo lesson
Here we summarize the various aspects of Strategies to deal with Stress and discuss how these strategies all can be accommodated by doing Yoga practices.
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18The Eight Limbs of Yoga Based on Yoga SutrasVideo lesson
Embark on an enlightening journey as we delve into the profound philosophy of Yoga's "8 limbs." In this insightful lecture, we will explore the interconnected aspects of this ancient practice. Learn about the ethical principles (Yama) and personal observances (Niyama) that guide a yogic lifestyle. Dive into the physical postures (Asana) and breath control techniques (Pranayama) that promote strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Discover the art of withdrawing the senses (Pratyahara) and cultivating concentration (Dharana) to deepen your meditation (Dhyana) practice. Finally, explore the ultimate state of union with the divine (Samadhi). Join us to gain a comprehensive understanding of the 8 limbs of Yoga and embrace their transformative potential for personal growth, self-discovery, and inner harmony.
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19Yes, You can do YogaVideo lesson
Breaking Stereotypes: Unveiling the Power of Yoga for All Genders" is a ground-breaking lecture that challenges the misconception that Yoga is exclusively for women or lacks benefits. Join us as we debunk myths, explore the countless benefits, and showcase the inclusivity of Yoga practice. Discover how Yoga enhances physical strength, mental clarity, and emotional balance for individuals of all genders. Don't miss this empowering session that will revolutionize your perception of Yoga and inspire you to embrace its transformative potential, regardless of gender or preconceived notions.
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20IntroductionVideo lesson
Before you you do Yoga Practices you must become aware of some basics. Here you will get an overview of what this module contains and how it will benefit you
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21Learn how to do Abdominal Breathing and Reclaim your Mental & Physical HealthVideo lesson
You will learn how to do abdominal breathing or Yogic breathing. Before you do any Yoga practices you must learn abdominal breathing for your entire life, just not during a Yoga Session. This is the only breathing technique all humans must follow. If you do this breathing throughout your life your mental and physical health will dramatically improve, with the effects evident within a few days.
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22Learn the Universal Chant to Tame your MindVideo lesson
Learn how to chant the universal chant AUM available to anyone irrespective of your faith or even if you are an atheist. This chant will calm the vagaries of your mind and improve your nervous system functions. Whether you are reading Yoga Sutras or practicing breathing techniques called Prana Yama or doing physical poses called Yoga Asanas you must start the session by chanting AUM.
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23Summary of moduleVideo lesson
Here I summarise the salient aspects of this module, especially abdominal breathing and chanting the sound Aum, You are also provided a Practice guide to help you in your Yoga journey.
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24IntroductionVideo lesson
Dharana as mentioned in Yoga Sutras, means one pointed focus in whatever you undertake. Dharana practices form part of Yoga and they train your mind to focus on the present and avoid dwelling on the past and getting depressed or jumping to the future with what-if scenarios and getting anxious. Past cannot be reclaimed, tomorrow is not in your control, the only thing you can control is the present and you need to focus on what is at hand at present. This is what modern therapists call Mindfulness. As you train your mind with the Dharana practices mentioned here your mindfulness and awareness in everyday life will be increased along with which you will find a state of calmness in your life. Make Dharana practice a part of your Yoga session.
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25Dharana Practice in Yoga using Your Breath as the AnchorVideo lesson
This is a simple 5-minute Yoga practice exercise on one-pointed focus using breath as the anchor point. Try it and make this part of your daily Yoga routine and see how a sense of calmness envelopes you.
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26Yoga Nidra an Ancient Yoga Practice to Achieve Deep RelaxationVideo lesson
Yoga Nidra is an ancient deep relaxation practice that has been scientifically verified to give several benefits ranging from improving sleep, reducing stress and PTSD symptoms, premenstrual symptoms ( PMS) such as mood swings, depression, hot flashes, and a host of other benefits. Here you will get step-by-step instructions on how to practice yoga Nidra. You need not have any Yoga experience. You can do Yoga Nidra lying on the floor or on your favourite recliner.
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27Comments & Suggestion to Enhance your Yoga Nidra PracticeVideo lesson
You will find useful comments and suggestions on how to further deepen your Yoga Nidra practice and gain deep relaxation and stress relief. Yoga Nidra is also part of Yoga practices and is very useful to calm your nerves.
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28How to make Eating into the most useful Dharana or Mindfulness PracticeVideo lesson
Eating is an activity we do as a priority compared to physical exercise, praying, sleeping, or reading. What better time then to practice Dharana or Mindfulness than while eating? Here you will learn how to develop eating as a one-pointed concentration activity ( or Dharana) and reap the benefits of calmness, gratitude, and even forgiveness. Learn how to eat and avoid watching TV or reading your text messages while eating and develop eating into a deeply significant Dharana practice. You will see how Yoga can be weaved into the fabric of your daily life, thus interweaving the teachings of Yoga Sutras to regain your calm, poise, contentment, and peace.
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29How you can Practice Dharana or One Pointed Concentration your Daily WalkVideo lesson
We all walk around the house, to the bus or train stop on the way to work, around the shopping centres, or around the neighbourhood park for exercise. Often our mind wanders around while the legs are walking and the body moving forward while the mind is on its own trajectory. How can we train the mind to be focused and avoid starting away while walking? Learn the technique to make your daily walk a Dharana or Mindfulness practice. As you learn to walk with one-pointed concentration, your mind will get more and more focused and compliant to obey your inner consciousness and its commands. As you practice this for 10 to 15 minutes a day or perhaps even 30 minutes a day, you will see how aware you become of your thoughts and actions and you will be able to make decisions calmly without anxiety or irritation. Yoga thus pervades in your daily life routines creating a new dimension to your life.
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30Instructions for Watching your Thoughts without Judging Them in Resources fileVideo lesson
When you watch your thoughts as a "third party" you will realise that You are not your mind, there is another entity within you which or who is watching the thoughts arising from the mind. This entity is your inner consciousness, which is the real master of your mind. Now when you watch your thoughts without getting drawn into the thoughts or judging them, you will then be able to assess the quality or type your thoughts. You will need to realise that your Inner Consciousness can keep a watch over the thoughts arising from your Mind and if necessary provide corrective "advice". The Inner Consciousness in every human is in association with the Inner divine within us ( which is our soul). This association with the all-powerful and all-knowing Soul makes the Inner Consciousness in corruptible, unlike the Mind which can fall pray to crooked traits and develop traits of Anger, Lust, Greed, Ego, Anxiety, Depression, Jealousy, Ego etc. In this exercise, we first focus on getting our Inner consciousness to watch over our thoughts. You will learn this technique here from instructions in the audio file in the resources section here.
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31Watching your Thoughts with ContemplationVideo lesson
You have practiced watching your thoughts in the previous section. Here you watch your thoughts without getting drawn into the thoughts or judging them, you will then be able to assess the quality or type your thoughts. Should they happen to be negative thoughts tainted with emotions such as Anger, hatred, ego, jealousy, lust, greed, insecurity, anxiety or even PTSD then learn to create some positive contemplations. These positive contemplations will surely deposit into your subconscious mind from where the negative thoughts arise, as you do positive contemplations daily, you will realise the thought patterns arising from your mind will change, slowly but surely for the better. Learn more about how to do this here.
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32Dharana or One Pointed Focus on a FlameVideo lesson
Dharana as you know is one pointed concentration ( which is also called Mindfulness ). This technique is an ancient practice that will calm the nervous system and deeply relax you. Doing this practice will enable greater focus and mindfulness in day-to-day activities at home, work, or in the community. Learn this ancient practice and thrive in your mindfulness.
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33How to apply One Pointed Focus or Mindfulness in Daily Life ActivitiesVideo lesson
Bringing Dharana aspect ( aka Mindfulness as modern therapists call it) into daily life means you get more productive, focus on issues at hand and not dwell on the past or ponder about the future and get anxious. All the practices mentioned in the earlier sections will train your mind to focus on the present. Here I give you examples of how your Dharana ability can be applied in daily life be it cleaning the house or driving around town. I have provided you with a Mindful Awareness Practice diary to be filled on a daily basis
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34Summary of Dharana Practice sectionVideo lesson
In the summary, I discuss the various practices that are available to the student. Select whichever appeals to you and do it for 5 to 10 minutes a day consistently. Disciplined practice is the most important. Then you will realise the benefits of the practice and achieve a much calmer state of mind even in times of adversity
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35Importance of Correct Breathing during Yoga and Throughout LifeVideo lesson
Breath is the doorway to mental and physical health. Therefore, learn how to breathe properly here before you commence your yoga Asanas.
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36Warmup Before you start Yoga Asanas to Avoid InjuriesVideo lesson
Any physical activity will require the use of muscles, ligaments, and joints. It is always necessary to warm up before you start your Yoga asanas to avoid injuries or sprains. here are some useful warmup techniques for every joint in your body.
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37Training Your Mind to Voncentrate During your Yoga Asana SessionVideo lesson
When you do Yoga Asanas, have you wondered what your mind is up to as you bend forward and backward, twist and stand up? Well if left off the leash the monkey mind will run around and perhaps even get your nervous system agitated. In this module, I will teach you how to train your mind while you are engaged in Yoga Asanas.
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38Learn how to Stand with your Foot Lock on for Stability and EnergyVideo lesson
When you stand during Yoga Asanas ( poses) it is necessary to stand with Foot Lock on. Here, I explain what is Fott lock, how to do it, and why it is useful.
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39Do Hand Lock before you Place Weight on your Palms to Avoid Wrist InjuryVideo lesson
Hand Lock is applied when you place your weight on your palms. This will protect you from wrist pain and also enables energy flow from Mohter earth through your palms int your body. learn how to do Handlock here
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40Let's Start with Some Gentle Yoga AsanasVideo lesson
Here I present a 20-minute sequence of Yoga poses or yoga Asanas that anyone can do. Please try them. Give your comments on your experience.
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4150 minute Gentle Yoga Asanas for BeginnersVideo lesson
Here you will be offered more Yoga Asanas if you wish to extend your Yoga practice to 50 minutes. Do these daily or at least 4 times a week.
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42Introduction to Prana Yama techniquesVideo lesson
Here you will get an overview of Prana Yama Techniques in Yoga. This will set you up to learn and enjoy specific Prana Yama Practices in the next few lecture videos
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43Start with Ujjayi Prana Yama an easy to do techniqueVideo lesson
Ujjayi Prana Yama is an easy-to-learn Prana Yama technique that can provide many benefits including improving your Thyroid Gland function. Learn it here.
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44Learn Laghu Prana Yama the most essential Prana Yama techniqueVideo lesson
Laghu Prana Yama literally means accessible or comfortable Prana Yama. This is the most important and essential Prana Yama technique you need to master and do for 5 to 10 minutes a day. I will take you through the various steps to master this.
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45Brahmari Prana Yama calms your nervous systemVideo lesson
Brahmari means Bumble Bee. In Brahmari Prana Yama you hum like a bee, hence the Brahmari Prana Yama. Learn this and practice it for 5 minutes a day or when you feel overwhelmed by what life throws at you or when you can't fall asleep. Make Brahmari Prana Yama a tool in your Yoga Practcie tool kit
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46Summary of Prana Yama ModulesVideo lesson
Here, I summarise for you the salient aspects of Prana Yama Practcie which of these practices is the most essential, not to miss practice, and the benefits for you if you undertake a 5 to 10 minutes a day Prana Yama practice as part of your daily Yoga routine.
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47Introduction to Meditation practices.Video lesson
This section provides you with an overview of Meditation practices for Stress Management. Meditation or Dhyana is the 7th limb of the 8 limbs of Yoga and forms part of Yoga Sutras and is very useful as part of your Yoga for Stress practice.
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48Try Ocean Meditation and achieve calmnessVideo lesson
Here you will be introduced to Ocean Meditation through step-by-step instructions in the audio. Anyone can try this meditation. You will go through the 3 stages of Concentration - Contemplation - Meditation and feel the calmness from within.
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49Light Meditation - The most Universal Meditation technique for HumanityVideo lesson
Here I introduce you to the basics of Light Meditation. This module will explain the principles of Light meditation and prepare you for the next step to engage in Light Meditation.
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50Step by Step Light Meditation PracticeVideo lesson
Here I give you step-by-step instructions on Light meditation to take you beyond your senses and feel peace, calmness, and togetherness with all creation. I have also provided you a PDF copy of my instructions which you can download and keep for your reference.
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51Comments of Light MeditationVideo lesson
Here I provide some useful comments that will help you with developing your Meditation practice for 20 to 30 minutes a day.
