Mindfulness (Meditation and Yoga)
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The older I’ve grown, the more I recognize the important, stabilizing journey inward. I’d fashion myself a bit of a stoic; controlling what I can, observing what I cannot. I feel as though the journey inward has been quite the work of discovery (perhaps similar, but distinctly different from the internal journey Matt mentions above) through silence and reflection.
Additionally, breath work is very impactful and has immediate calming or invigorating effects that I have also found quite useful. Since late ‘22 I’ve gotten into doing energy work (not reiki, though I would love to hear what that has done for people…) and both breathing and stillness have gone hand in hand. Thanks for reviving the thread!
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cheers @deadendpro - aye - all of that stuff is indeed helpful for me and so many others too. This wee video was a bit of fun really but brings to mind the value of taking care of ourselves and not letting judgement and overthinking get in the way of joy. I'm an old Ranger and have spent my whole life fairly connected to other nature both to put food on the table and for health and resilience. More recently I have been working on insight and mindfulness in nature - such an easy, fruitful marriage. I think it also fair to say that this stuff is certainly 'tune in and drop out' but also one of the antidotes to addictive scrolling and digital overload. Hard to name anybody not affected... Taking time to be still and practice being present sets us up well to respond to life rather than react. Working in with other nature gives us more insight into our ways of being. Body and soul.
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I have a https://shaktimat.de/collections/akupressurmatte?locale=en for a couple of weeks now... was quite a painful experience at the beginning, today a slept 45 minutes on it after work.
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I have a Manta meditation mask with flat Bluetooth headphones built in. So it can be used to totally black out light with or without audio for sleep, guided meditations, white/brown/pink noise, binaural beats, etc. the flatness of the headphones means you can lie down on your side without issue. Recommended highly!
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@Alex said in Mindfulness (Meditation and Yoga):
@Chap sarina has one of these too, I tried it in Jakarta and it was pretty rough for 20mins, but once you get passed that its amazing, isnt it
Yep, you get used to it after a couple of times. Now it is about 2 minutes being slightly painful and then I fall into a deep relaxation and today even fell asleep.
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The power of post comments... just bought this one as an extra for the wife's Christmas
Good for menopause apparently too 
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CNDB3R95?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 -
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@deadendpro said in Mindfulness (Meditation and Yoga):
I got one for my lady. I look forward to giving it a shot!
Erm.....
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@Giles sharing is caring G-man! lol
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I do a small yoga routine in the morning; while using my foam roller(it’s one of the hard plastic ones), theragun, some weights and push ups etc helps a lot with my sciatica nerve pain and jus overall working all day on my feet. For sure should get into a longer yoga routine, maybe be one of my new years goals. Def helps set the tone for the day and get my old man body going
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@meatmarketdenim1 Can you please share your routine? My partner has sciatica and it would be great to provide a proven method. Appreciate whatever you can share.
Currently Wearing:
SExSx3s 27-01
Ues 400DK
15.4oz 3sixteen Type 3
25oz Samurai Type 1 -
@Alex at first glance it looks like something to julienne your bottom
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@steelworker oh it'll do that too
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@deadendpro
Yeah can def snap a pic of all stuff I use, works the best at preventing care. Once it’s flaired up kinda just gotta roll with it, stretch much as can, walk around, pillows keep foot elevated when sleeping etc. it’s not fun at all. Think I got it the most years back when was a full time dog walker and wearing 3 sizes to small apcs
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