Yoga at OHM Newsletter Vicyasa™ 8/3 - 8/9/2026: HOT CLASSES LIC MONDAYS; Do you meditate, bro?

“Let go of the battle. Breathe quietly and let it be. Let your body relax and your heart soften. Open to whatever you experience without fighting.” -- Jack Kornfield

As we bask in the warmth of Summer's sunlight abundance, there’s no better time to reflect on the luminosity within us.  When we are aligned with our deepest self, we radiate that truthful inward light in everything we do. Each of us holds the potential to nurture and cultivate the spirit and soul within us. When we do, our lives are naturally more joyful, and we move ever higher on the upward spiral of self-realization and fulfillment.

During the summer months, when on vacation, finding activities for the kids, cooking out, and going to the beach or pool, we can find moments to tap into a meditative mood. As these activities fill life with fun and active moments, plus great memories, why not implement something less hectic, less strenuous, less busy? What if I told you summer meditation is an activity that will benefit your life and your health in big ways? Yes... even if only for a brief 5-to-10 minutes daily.

Having a regular morning routine keeps us on track. Just like building muscles by going to class or the gym, a morning practice helps us build our inner strength and inner light. As author Marianne Williamson states, we are “building our attitudinal muscles.” Beginning the day with 5 minutes of sitting in silence, meditating on the light within your heart, sets you up to carry it through the rest of your day - a meditation of gratefulness, another day, another awakening, another opportunity to align can be your mantras.

Instead of starting your day by immediately reaching for your phone or turning on the TV or laptop, begin by prioritizing your peace and well-being. Starting the day in silence is a gentle transition. It’s also the simplest and easiest way to replenish ourselves by reconnecting to our inner light.

A meditation at the end of the day can put an exclamation point on it and help you reroute regardless of what your day was like. Sitting in silence, listening to yourself breathe and being grateful for what did happen, how it served your well-being, and the interactions or relationships you had that day... we can find plenty to go to sleep with joyously.

Research shows meditation will:

• Promote positive emotions and decreases negative feelings
• Reduces stress
• Improves abilities to be empathic
• Increases feelings of social connection, which may be useful when having difficulties with interpersonal relationships, marital conflict and social isolation
• Enhances self-acceptance, which may help with feelings of anxiety

Learning to meditate has so many benefits for your mind and body. Think of all the ways your Summer can be truly relaxing by developing a routine for Summer meditation.

Which type of meditation have you tried or been curious about trying?


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