I just got back from a short holiday at the beach. It was the first time in a long time that I could unplug. And other than checking emails every other day, I was completely offline. The weather wasn't great, but I packed a couple of jigsaw puzzles that kept us entertained for days. [...]
Back in 2013, a naive young Yogi opened the doors to the studio, and the first class was with her Mum and one other. My business plan was simple. Do my best or get a job. Over the years, I've learned a great deal about myself, people and business. Most of that learning was [...]
We've all heard of time management and the endless hacks to squeeze more into our day. But something I've been experimenting with is energy management. And no, I don't mean coffee, supplements or going to be early. In Yoga, our "energy body" includes our breath, nervous system, emotions, and vitality. It's the layer between our [...]
Listen to the podcast episode Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify [00:00:00] Monica: If you struggle with overthinking, this episode is for you. I'll share why we overthink, how overthinking tricks us into feeling in control, and what to do when you find yourself stuck in your head. [...]
Listen to the podcast episode Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts 20 - How to ditch the self-criticism and stop beating yourself up [00:00:00] Monica: Welcome friend. Today's episode is one that I've been excited to share for some time, but I've also had some trepidation about it. [...]
When we get stressed or triggered, our nervous system goes into fight or flight mode. And this affects our brain and thinking. The calm part of our brain that’s responsible for rational thinking shuts down when we’re in fight or flight. This is why we can’t think clearly, our thoughts become negative and our mind [...]
Calm Mind - 5 Day Meditation Challenge with Monica Rottmann FREE and ONLINE Monday 10 January - Friday 14 January 6.30am - 7am every morning on zoom This is a live event to teach you to meditate, practice in a group and build a habit with support and accountability. BONUS - if you attend [...]
This is the relaxation exercise we do at our Relax and Meditate classes. It will help your body and mind relax. This audio is best listened to with headphones as it contains a background sound which is designed to stimulate Alpha Brainwaves, a relaxed mental state where the thoughts slow down. Do [...]
Whenever we make progress in one area of our life, it's really common to experience a step backwards. This might look like getting that promotion at work only to be overcome by imposter syndrome getting out of debt and building up our savings only to be hit by a big, unexpected bill Or finally deciding [...]
The main reason I started yoga was to feel better. Physically and mentally. Like you, I have a busy mind. I have a constant narrative or chatter going on in my head: sometimes I'm narrating what I'm doing. sometimes I repeat past conversations (especially the things I wished I'd said). often I have silly songs [...]