Last month’s topic of our Monthly Mat Chats was provided by the wonderful Marie, one of our Yoga teachers.

Mind-body connection is a fundamental aspect of our wellbeing as it's the vital link between our mental and physical states.

​Whether through practices like yoga, mindfulness, or simply tuning into your sensations, nurturing the mind-body connection can be crucial to our emotional and physical stability. It becomes a fundamental need for our nervous system’s health and a happy mind, so to know how and when to incorporate these practices is key.

A reflection by Johanna Hellinger, plus her favourite green juice recipe

It all started with a conversation I had with a friend. He recommended a fasting plan he did for a week, it took 3 hard days for him and then he said that he was buzzing with energy. I have heard about this type of fasting before and considered it as a good idea to keep your body healthy and support spiritual practises by feeling lighter and less distracted. I never tried it before though, because i didn't want to feel lethargic or drained due to the lack of food.

Johanna speaks with Mik Moi from San Francisco about Laughter Yoga. Listen to the Podcast: 

https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/laugh-a-minute/s1e11-roll-in-the-laughter-gv_7PN5cpIJ/

This 30min Yin Yoga routine with Johanna starts with a self massage and gentle movement to get your energy / "chi" flowing, followed by stretches for the connective tissue (fascia) along the side body, outside / inside of legs and some twists to detoxify the liver and keep your gall bladder healthy.

Yin Yoga is a gentle and slow practise to restore your energy levels. Most positions in this video are held passively for a minimum of 3 minutes. 

Follow this beautiful Yoga Nidra practice recorded specially for you by Jennifer Mendez. 

English: https://www.thehouseofsol.com.au/blog-resources/2020/4/2/yoga-nidra-free-audio
Português: https://www.thehouseofsol.com.au/blog-resources/2020/4/7/ioga-nidra-audio-gratis-em-portugues

In this series of four videos Martina presents menstrual cycle wisdom that can help you feel supported and move through great life changes. Each video includes a guided practice where you are invited to surrender into each moment and allow yourself to just be.

Click through to the complete blog article for the other three videos!

Here are four guided meditations from clinical psychologist and Mindfulness teacher Hannah Thantrey. You can download the files to your computer or phone and practice any time you like.