The Mental Yogi

A little extra thought from the last episode, about grounding in a relationship.

A short ramble about body awareness.

Decided to record myself while practicing throat singing. The result:

Short meditation with a long moment of silence, then chatting about how thoughts are separate, but also not separate.

I'm considering getting rid of my vehicle, here are some reflections that came up for me when contemplating whether or not to do it.

Using a simple visualization to relax, energize, ground, and empower yourself.

A practice for cultivating inner body awareness.

Honestly, I listened to this for the first time after recording it 8 months ago. I wanted to share with you. I think I was stoned when I recorded this, so you probably should be too. ;) Anyway. I'm just discussing the energetic bridges between our memories and how they trigger emotions within us. We can use those memories to affirm positive emotions within us, and reconditioning our life. I'd listen just for my own voice. Though the words also put me back into that space of existential examination, where I love to explore! Enjoy!

The yogi is one whose spine is full of energy. Here we will direct our attention to the space within the spine. Thus we cultivate energy, awareness, and joy. Become a yogi! Fill the spine with life so that you may live embodied. :D Look for The Mental Yogi on Patreon!

Simple, short, & sweet. a 5 minute practice for daily centering. Just a few minutes of meditation a day is all it really takes. You don't need to sit for hours. 5 minutes. Try this one for a week and see how you feel. Use this for those moments when you need to pause. Pause with me.  Patreon: The Mental Yogi

Holding space for yourself is difficult, yet important. Once you can properly hold space for yourself in meditation, you can do the same in daily life.  Patreon: The Mental Yogi

This is the NOW sense of directly experiencing reality. Currently, you live in the world indirectly. Through this meditation, be guided back to the now with the sense of "I am" as your guide.  Patreon: The Mental Yogi

Simple is my middle name.  Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

Iyengar said when you collapse your chest, you collapse your self. How do you stand in the world? Have you ever tried puffing your chest and standing tall? It is called a power stance for a reason. In this episode I'll dive into this topic, duh. Go subscribe to my Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

What do you want? This is a very important question and one that is frequently asked to each other and ourselves. But do you really know what you want? How deep have you gone with this? Have you ever probed into your true desires? Find me on Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

The discovery of areas of tension is the first step to clearing it. Here we breathe into the body to disintegrate blockages.  Support this podcast via Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

One of the key aspects of Mental Yoga: contemplation. To hold space within yourself for knowledge to flow in.  To support this podcast, subscribe on Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga. 

Just another trip into the heart. Cacao is recommended for this. See my patreon for an excellent recipe. Rian Michael Yoga

What is it to look inward and how do we do it? Delve inward with me in today's episode. Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

How to always return to happiness? Where can you find peace? What can bring you into this space?  Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

What does it take for you to actually LOVE living?  Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

Short and sweet, just like me. Ok, maybe I'm average and sour, idk. This meditation is 5 minutes of sitting with the breath and actively reversing the natural tendency of breath. Usually, the inhale creates tension and the exhale releases all gripping. In this we relax on the inhale and grip on the exhale.  Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

Trying to explain what it truly is to be present. How much are you focused on what is happening right here before you? Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

What is within the cycle of breathing? The more awareness you can bring to this area of life the more efficient and fully it will work. Find of now.  Check out my Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

Where are you speaking from in day to day life affects how you are feeling, expressing, and how you experience the world. Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

A meditation to help you feel the inner body.  Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

Ajna is the third eye chakra. According to Kundalini Tantra this is the chakra to begin with upon the path of raising kundalini energy from the root up to the crown.  Find me on Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

Anahata is the heart chakra, its location is on the front of the spinal column behind the center of the chest. In this practice we feel into this space and I offer several ideas & experiences for you to feel the bridge between heart and world.  Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

Anahata is the heart chakra, meaning the unstruck sound. This is the place you can go to rest, away from the world and your self created troubles.  Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

This is the classic seated forward extension posture that everyone dreads. In this recording, we go into an intense version, taking our time to get into the full posture. I teach this posture from my own body, so if you are inflexible, please consult a competent teacher in person. Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

What is the real reason to practice asana. I offer you my own ideas on this.  Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

Asana is what most westerners see yoga to be, a physical practice. In this episode I talk about asana as Patanjali explains in the yoga sutras. Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

The ego seeks to be in control, here is one way of having control over your life.  Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

Ajna, pronounced "ahg-nyuh," chakra is the third eye center, a place of intuitive knowing. Awaken, energize, & harmonize this chakra to remove the cover over your eyes and truly experience the potential of life.  Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

Putting together the two previous episodes. Focus the mind into the space of the body and uncover various layers of your body and being.  Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

What does it mean to be aware of your feelings? How can this be improved? Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

What does it mean to be aware of the body & mind? This is something often said in yoga classes, but how can it be cultivated as a beginner? Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

The pelvic floor is such a key part of our body and being, yet we have been conditioned to think of it as dirty or shameful. Learn to love your hips and all of your body for a healthy mind.  Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

Bringing awareness into the genitals from the heart to draw the energy of the heart to the genitals. Thus connecting the two. Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

Pronounced "vee-rah-suh-nuh" A beautiful pose for meditation as it keeps the spine upright and provides a stable base in the hips. One must develop flexible ankles, knees, and hips before performing this asana. Great for after a run or being on the feet all day. When feeling excessive fullness in the belly after a heavy or large meal, sit in this posture and take 50 conscious belly breaths.  Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga 

A short and sweet meditation to easily awaken and balance all the chakras. Practice daily for best results. ;) Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

To radiate self love outward from within; hold on and let the fire build - feel the embers glow. Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

What if pronouns were never used in speech? How would there be any separation of individuals, property or identification? No longer could any person claim emotions, thoughts, or even actions. Try it out. Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

Less is more in this episode. Try your best to remain focused where the instructions direct you. Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

This is the physical practice I use when going about my daily life to experience and life from the space of the heart. Support this podcast by subscribing to my patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

This practice is for the purification of the chakras: Manipura in the belly, Anahata in the heart, and Vishuddi in the throat.  Support this podcast on Patreon.com; look for Rian Michael Yoga

A short sharing of warrior 2 pose.  Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

Here's an idea as to why you could be meditating and what for. 

Brought to you by Kundalini Tantra, revised to be more user friendly. This practice expands and softens the space of anahata chakra and allows you to rest awareness with ease in this space. To support this podcast, subscribe to my Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

This practice is best done first thing in the morning or during a period of fasting when there is no food in the belly. Breathing in and out of the navel + abdominal lock. Try this practice multiple times with varying degrees of pressure in the abdominal lock, but please no more than once per day.  If you want to show support for this podcast, subscribe to my Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga.