Stress/Anxiety › Lucy McCarthy
These practices have been specifically created and sequenced for watching online on Movement for Modern Life to reduce stress and anxiety you may feel in your life.
Within our anti-stress and anxiety series, we have a range of practices which include:
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Yoga Nidra Series: Regain Zest For Life
This yoga nidra journey is for when life is challenging and we find ourselves feeling listless and without purpose. Lucy guides us into a deep state of inner listening with honesty and clarity so that we can acknowledge any feelings of apathy within. We embrace what is, whilst coaxing forth submerged desires and motivating forces. Perfect for those times when life is overwhelming or when we are feeling listless. Especially beneficial for those experiencing menopause, going through life changes or for those who would like to feel passion and enthusiasm again.
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28:36
Yoga Nidra Series: Clear the Mist, Capture Clarity
This yoga nidra takes us on a journey in which we dive below the surface of our conscious, analytical mind. This nidra is perfect for the days when you are feeling overwhelmed with decisions, if focusing is difficult, or if you're suffering from the brain fog of menopause. Find a sense of quiet and spaciousness deep within that invites a connection to deep clarity and inner vision. A relief from the fog that can overcome our minds. Come away feeling clearer and more aligned with your higher vision."
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35:43
Yoga Nidra Series: From Anxious to Ease ‘Robust Tranquility’
This deeply relaxing yoga nidra takes us on a journey from an anxious, whirling mind to spacious ease. Through guidance, we drop into deep relaxation that allows for a settling of the mind whilst we create new imprints of trust over angst. Come away feeling more expansive, calm, steady, and deeply relaxed.
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34:22
Yoga Nidra Series: From Rest-Deprived to Radiance
Yoga Nidra gives us a pause for real replenishment and rest. The practice invites us to drop into a deep place of restoration, to hit the internal reset button that reminds your body and being of its right to a quiet mind and deep rest. This deeply calming practice aims to support those experiencing sleeplessness and insomnia.
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56:50
Wake Up Body and Mind
This uplifting vinyasa yoga class takes us on a stimulating journey to Natarajasana, Royal Dancer. This standing balancing backbend peak invites a deep awakening in mind, body and spirit. This class builds steadily and progressively leading to a feeling of exaltation and expansion. Feel invigorated, ready for your day in this comprehensive, well rounded practice. You will need a block and a strap.
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33:03
Tap Into Intuition: Third Eye Chakra Yoga Nidra
In this yoga nidra we will dive deep into reclaiming our innate ability to have clarity. We will access our insight and profound intuition leading to a sense of self-trust and heightened inspiration in life.
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29:58
Authentic Expression: Throat Chakra Yoga Nidra
In this yoga nidra you will be guided into cleansing any blockages or limiting beliefs that stand in the way of your authentic self. A profound journey to reclaim your voice and your unique expression into the world.
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30:05
Everyday Essentials
This vinyasa yoga class is a real 101 of the essential yoga poses for a healthy, balanced, daily yoga practice. This class has the main staples in a balanced yoga practice. This class opens the spine in all the different directions, perfect for essential, daily health and wellbeing. Explore the full range of motion from side bending to twists, backbends to forward bends. This class may leave you feeling strong, open and uplifted. You will need a block.
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33:52
Universal Connection: Crown Chakra Yoga Nidra
This yoga nidra takes you on a journey from separation to connection; from discord to harmony. It is a remembrance of our interconnectedness and the great peace and wonder that comes from that!
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34:34
Sacred Refuge: Heart Chakra Yoga Nidra
In this yoga nidra you will be drawn right into the great beauty and wisdom of your heart. An uplifting, soulful journey that will leave you feeling heart centred, expansive and free!
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29:14
Powerful and Potent: Solar Plexus Chakra Yoga Nidra
In this yoga nidra you will invited to take back your own power. Remember your own potency so you can move back into the world with renewed confidence and courage in all that you are.
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32:01
Free To Be Me: Sacral Chakra Yoga Nidra
In this yoga nidra you will be guided into a deep state of relaxation from which you can cultivate a true sense of your own sensuous embodiment and innate creativity. This practice invites you to go on a self-affirming journey into embracing all that you are.
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26:39
Inner Belonging: Root Chakra Yoga Nidra
In this yoga nidra you will connect to what it means to be truly rooted. Grounding your awareness in the the base of your pelvis and your energetic roots, you will be taken on a journey to reclaim your sense of being rooted in the world and an innate state of inner belonging.
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28:48
Yoga Nidra Elements Series: Water
Still Water Runs Deep. This yoga nidra invites you into a state of deep ease and fluidity. It awakens a profound state of flow and leaves you feeling deep nourished and enriched.
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25:17
Yoga Nidra Elements Series: Earth
This yoga nidra takes us on a journey of deep grounding and centring. It is a really beautiful yoga nidra to take if there are feelings of overwhelm or anxiety. It guides us into a place of quiet steadiness, to come away feeling centred, soothed and ready for life's challenges.
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Homecoming To Wholeness Relaxation Meditation
A deeply relaxing meditation journey through the give layers to leave you deeply relaxed and holistically connecting you to your entire being. Wonderful as a savasana, or anytime you need to pause, re-set and relax.
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54:13
Elemental Flow: Calling In Vastness (Ether)
A spacious vinyasa flow yoga class that uses the breath and movement to cultivate a sense of expansion and space in mind, body and heart. Ideal for days when you're feeling overwhelmed or stressed, this vinyasa flow class starts with breathwork, then moves onto an all-levels soothing flow and ends with a long restorative version of legs up the wall savasana and a breath-work meditation to create a feeling of spaciousness and freedom. You may need a block.
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32:36
Elemental Flow: Root Down Gently
The First of Lucy's 5 elements series. This yoga class will connect you to the earth with gentle, slow and steady movements and a focus on grounding, slowing down and getting present. Perfect for when you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed, or you just need help to calm. This class starts with a long breath-work relaxation, then works gently on the hips to release feelings of business and stress. You will need a tennis-size ball and you might need a block.