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 [...]
Most of us are familiar with the adage: prevention is better than cure. It's easier, cheaper, and less time consuming to stop something happening in the first place than to repair the damage after it has happened. We know that eating well can help reduce our risk of illness. We know that brushing our teeth [...]
Listen to this guided Meditation to diffuse the intensity of strong emotions. Want more Meditation? Your first 3 classes are only $50
While compassion is the foundation of many religions, it's also beneficial for our physical, emotional and mental health. Compassion is proven to lower our stress levels, improve positive emotions and induce Alpha brainwaves to relax the mind. In this short video, Monica explains the benefits of compassion and how it can make us feel better. [...]
2020 was the year of anxiety for many of us. Anxiety can show up in different ways for different people which means that sometimes we don't realise we're experiencing it. Here's a quick list: Physical Symptoms Emotional Symptoms Mental Symptoms Muscle tension Digestive problems Nausea/ butterflies/stomach in knots High blood pressure, fast pulse Insomnia [...]
The brutal truth about meditation from one of my favourite writers, Mark Manson:⠀ ⠀ ⠀“People often lament that they’re ‘not good’ at meditation. ⠀ ⠀There is no getting good. That’s the whole point. ⠀ ⠀You are supposed to suck at it. ⠀ ⠀Just accept the suckage, embrace the suckage. Love the suckage. ⠀ ⠀ When [...]