“Relaxing and Restoring the Physical Body (Anna Maya Kosha)” — Julie T. Lusk Fitness Copy Share Image
“Yogis refer to watching this inner space of consciousness as chidakasha.” — Julie T. Lusk Philosophy of Mind Copy Share Image
“Yoga nidra is such a luscious treat to be savored. It’s the dark chocolate of yoga.” — Julie T. Lusk Dark chocolate Copy Share Image
“Sensory Awareness and Body Scanning for the Physical Stage (Anna Maya Kosha)” — Julie T. Lusk Awareness Copy Share Image
“Stage 5: Experiencing Unshakable Peace and Joy (Ananda Maya Kosha)” — Julie T. Lusk Peace Copy Share Image
“As Belleruth Naparstek, the author of Staying Well with Guided Imagery, says, “There are many right ways to experience guided imagery.” Therefore,… — Julie T. Lusk Books Copy Share Image
“Use mental imagery such as thinking of thoughts as weeds to be plucked and discarded, or as clouds floating by, or imagine… — Julie T. Lusk Mental imagery Copy Share Image
“is also spent listening to various sounds as they come and go. Naming the sounds or preferring some and resisting others gets… — Julie T. Lusk Communication Copy Share Image
“Become aware of a time, place, or circumstance for feeling completely comfortable, safe, and protected. It can come from a memory, or… — Julie T. Lusk Aware Copy Share Image
“Just like learning any new skill, practice and repetition is necessary to become competent and to reap the full benefits of yoga… — Julie T. Lusk Practice Copy Share Image
“Let it be effortless. Trying to concentrate or analyze your experience will only bog you down. Honestly, all you really have to… — Julie T. Lusk Whatever happens Copy Share Image
“Someone who is under constant stress “forgets” that he or she is tense due to habituation and no longer notices it consciously,… — Julie T. Lusk Habituation Copy Share Image
“On the other hand, if we try to hold on to peace due to the fear of losing it, stress will enter… — Julie T. Lusk Fear Copy Share Image
“Bring it alive in your mind’s eye, sensing it now, a feeling of being completely comfortable and protected… How does it look?…What… — Julie T. Lusk Psychology Copy Share Image
“It is described as a nonjudgmental attention, independent of the usual burden of likes, dislikes, opinions, ignorance, worry, aggression, craving, fear, selfishness,… — Julie T. Lusk Desire Copy Share Image
“Physical tension contributes to soreness, fatigue, poor circulation, and pain. This makes it very important to learn what physical tension feels like… — Julie T. Lusk Physical Tension Copy Share Image
“Welcome the distraction with a “Hello, restless mind” or “Hello, soreness,” and explore the present-moment experience. Chances are excellent that paying attention… — Julie T. Lusk Distraction Copy Share Image
“the pairing of opposite physical sensations, emotions, and so on harmonizes the opposite hemispheres of the brain and helps in balancing our… — Julie T. Lusk Memory Copy Share Image
“Guided imagery is like intentional daydreaming, but it uses the power of the mind for stress relief, relaxation, healing, behavior change, and… — Julie T. Lusk Behavior change Copy Share Image
“We still remain fully engaged in living, including all its ups and downs, but with moment-to-moment awareness, mental clarity, emotional stability, and… — Julie T. Lusk Emotional stability Copy Share Image
“firm, nonslip blanket, yoga mat, beach towel, or exercise or camping mat can be used to lie on. A thin (one- to… — Julie T. Lusk Body temperature Copy Share Image
“Lie down on your back on a firm surface using a yoga mat or something similar. Being on a bed or couch… — Julie T. Lusk Breath Copy Share Image
“Yogis must have understood and applied the concept of neuroplasticity long ago. “Neuro” refers to the nerve cells of the brain, and… — Julie T. Lusk Brain Copy Share Image
“Root chakra: “I am secure, steady, and strong. I am centered.” Sacral chakra: “I experience my feelings and emotions, and express intimacy.… — Julie T. Lusk Feelings and emotions Copy Share Image
“Learning to stay on the verge of being awake and asleep is a very important, powerful, and fertile doorway, or midpoint. This… — Julie T. Lusk Consciousness Copy Share Image
“Stage 3: Relaxing Mental and Emotional Stress (Mano Maya Kosha)” — Julie T. Lusk Emotional stress Copy Share Image
“Like anything worthwhile, devoting ample time and effort to your practice is important.” — Julie T. Lusk Hard work Copy Share Image
“stress, no matter its source, is temporary and does not reflect your true identity.” — Julie T. Lusk Identity Copy Share Image
