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Meditation Archives - Sonya Kim: Now and Forever Celebrancy Services

Ice bath, anyone?

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Have you heard of the Wim Hof Breathing Method? It’s really taken off, especially for men. It incorporates yogic breathing, mindful movement but its signature feature is ice baths.

There’s a good long read about a workshop in Melbourne that’s popular with tradies.

I‘m so glad there’s a way for men to embrace yoga, meditation and wellbeing in this way. Typically, yoga classes and meditation retreats are dominated by women attendees but I’d love to see a balance (and kids) as everyone can benefit from it. Moreover, I firmly believe that couples and families who yoga together stay together. There’s a lot of poses and exercises we can do to be attuned to and in support of one another in yoga and meditation. If you’re getting married and want to give couples yoga and meditation a try, I’m your celebrant!

How to ‘quiet the mind’

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A book challenge from my friend on Facebook has been thought provoking for me all week. There are several books which have been seminal for me in terms of learning and teaching yoga and meditation.

One work of art I’ve come across that I have previously included in my mindfulness course is ‘Quiet the Mind’ by Matthew Johnstone. Matthew is an author and illustrator who draws on his lived experience of depression and meditation. His work with his wife, Ainsley Johnstone is as honest and moving as it is educational and invaluable.

It’s so important to have help and understanding when you have mental health issues. Please reach out. In Australia, Lifeline is a free telephone crisis counselling service that’s available 24-7 on 13 11 14 and online.