• the writing life,  yoga

    Focus Meditation 19: Yoga #DoMagick

    Meditation Title: Yoga (For Energy/Invigoration) Technique: See the video below. There are a ton of resources online where you can learn more invigorating Yoga poses! My Meditation: The mindfulness poses of last time were almost too relaxing for a morning meditation practice. And I don’t want to try a calming practice. I need something invigorating. So today I’m going to…

  • meditations,  the writing life,  yoga

    Focus Meditation 14: Breath #DoMagick

    Meditation Title: Bellows Breath Technique: Yes – MORE Pranayama! I know. I’m on a roll this week with the breathing meditations. Just one more though… This one is called Bellows Breath. It’s very similar to breath of fire, except you exhale through your nose! You also don’t do it as quickly. This is an energizing pranayama exercise. Sit tall, breathe…

  • meditations,  Spirituality,  yoga

    Focus Meditation 3: Yoga #DoMagick

    Meditation Title: Yoga – Mindfulness Technique: Yoga – Meditation – they’re different things, right? Yes and no. Think of yoga as one of many forms of MOVING meditation (like walking or tai chi) whereas when most people think of meditation they think of stationary meditation. During moving meditation, you can still have the same acute focus as you do when…