Mindful Mondays: A Simple Meditation

Hello :) First up, I have been in Melbourne for the past few days, hence this post is a day late. I was going to quickly write one up last night when I arrived back in Sydney - but I find blogging/writing to be one of those things I don't like to rush ... I'll partially write a post, let it 'marinate' for the next few days and then come back to it, to finish it with a fresh perspective. Does anyone else do this? 

Anyway. A quick post today, about a simple meditation. I might do a few posts on meditation, since it is definitely one of those things that can become a powerful tool in becoming more mindful and present.  I'd say I'm a novice at meditation - and the only time I really meditate is during savasana in yoga. Although sometimes at the beginning or the end before savasana in yoga, we will sit quietly and meditate for a few minutes.

One mantra that I have noticed a few yoga teachers teaching us, is when you inhale repeat LET in your head, and on the exhale repeat GO. It is a simple, yet meaningful phrase that can bring you back to the present moment and literally let everything go ...

If you want to try the exercise - I'd suggest sitting in a comfortable spot when you wake up, and for the first few minutes practice some deep breathing, repeating this simple mantra.

Russell Falls in Hobart 

I'd love to hear your thoughts on meditation - is it something you wake up early and commit to? This week I am going to try this simple meditation mantra. Maybe you can join me too. I'd love to hear how you go ... I'll let you know how I go next week.

Hannah x