Ep 500 - Your reason for meditating + Sat Yam

Episode 500 of Everyday Meditation: What's your reason for meditating?<br /><br />Here's what's in this episode:<br />- Welcome + getting situated, with an invitation to consider "what's your reason for meditating?"<br />- A little lead-in movement: Seated Cat/Cow<br />- Breathing practice: Padadirsasana (hands under opposite armpits --I don't think it feels as weird as it might sound!)<br />- Meditation technique (awareness kriya): Sat Yam<br />- A little re-grounding movement: Seated forward fold<br /><br />* all techniques and movements are described and guided *<br /><br /><br />As always, I encourage you to make yourself at home in this practice: substitute, modify, do as you need to feel safe and present, including taking breaks! <br /><br />Integration suggestion<br />After listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to carry with you? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember!<br /><br />You can give this practice a try when you're ready.<br /><br />Be moving, be true, be you!<br />Esther<br /><br />These show notes are also posted at <a href="https://esthermpalmer.com/meditation" rel="noopener">https://esthermpalmer.com/meditation</a><br /><br />If you'd like to hear more from me, consider signing up for my newsletter at <a href="https://esthermpalmer.com/updates" rel="noopener">https://esthermpalmer.com/updates</a><br /><br />You can also support the podcast with a donation if you're so moved at <a href="https://moved-podcasts.square.site" rel="noopener">https://moved-podcasts.square.site</a>