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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

    Mindfulness (Meditation and Yoga)

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    • RobeOfTheMagiR
      RobeOfTheMagi
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      A Place to Discuss Mindfulness (Meditation and Yoga)

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      • RobeOfTheMagiR
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        Is anyone here into meditation or breath work?

        I really like the fact that meditation and conscious breathing (done right) are now scientifically considered beneficial for mental and physical well-being. I stared meditating a few years back when I found life becoming more and more complex. In the last few months I have discovered breathing exercises that have actually exceeded my expectations in terms of benefit.

        I just started this thread because I found that I became lazy with my meditation practice. Maybe it's easier to stay motivated if others like to share their routines, too :).

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        • RobeOfTheMagiR
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          I started this year by going to a meditation hotel (with no real connection to any spiritual practice or teachings). It is a beautiful place close to the north sea where no screens are allowed outside of your room - no wifi etc. Is just a place for calm and collection where you can participate in group meditations six times a day or just meditate by yourself.

          I met a group of people who were practicing "naikan", that seems really interesting.

          I also find meditating home alone much harder than sitting for a fixed time with other people in a special environment. Especially with a young family or work that follows you home meditation at home is tough.

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          • Sir_Cuffs-a-LotS
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            I’m up most days around 5, and spend about an hour on my yoga mat. Just about the only quiet time I get - it’s priceless.

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            • S
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              I’m with @mclaincausey on this one—mindfulness, meditation, and yoga are very different practices than some of the other workouts smooshed into this thread. Specificity isn’t our enemy.

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              • MattM
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                I’m sure some find pegging to be quite meditative. Maybe it needs a dedicated thread.

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                • AdamJA
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                  I have no aversion to having a Mindfulness thread which can inc. meditation, yoga, etc. @goosehd

                  People can then discuss retreats, programmes etc without feeling like they are getting in the way of my incoming 5KM times 🏃

                  The devil is in the detail..

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                    sabergirl
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                    Matt 😂 yer killin’ me here.

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                    • AdamJA
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                      @sabergirl don't encourage him!!

                      The devil is in the detail..

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                      • S
                        sabergirl
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                        Sometimes all it takes is a little encouragement.

                        Okay, I’ll get my coat.

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                        • GilesG
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                          I wanted to say my keyboard needed a wipedown after reading that, but feared that it may be misinterpreted.....

                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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