The Mental Yogi

Belief in yourself is the number one, most important belief. If you believe in yourself, you can do anything. Here are some thoughts on this. Support this podcast by subscribing to my Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

It's Meditation March! Here is your 1st for the month on the 2nd. A simple meditation where we relax into breath awareness, follow it with an equal count, then a short jalandhara bandha. To support this podcast, subscribe to my Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

A quick recording of warrior 1 for you to get a feel for the pose individually, minus the class.  If you'd like to support this podcast, please subscribe to my Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

Take a moment to relax with this simple meditation. Patreon=Rian Michael Yoga

Title says it all. Look me up on Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

What is it to fully embody oneself? When embodied, you can do what YOU actually want, free from the influences of the external world.  To support this podcast look for me on Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

How do you want to be living right now? Choose into that through feeling and visualization. We can live our highest potential, it is just a matter of what you choose now.  Support this podcast on Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

This is a great practice first thing in the morning to awaken the digestive system.  Find me on Patreon and subscribe! Rian Michael Yoga

First sharing of a nidra practice on here. See the previous episode on how to set up and what nidra is all about. Subscribe to my patreon to support this podcast: Rian Michael Yoga

Just a few thoughts on yoga nidra, what it's for and how to set up your props for it. Check out my Patreon for a few already recorded Nidras. Rian Michael Yoga

This episode explains a practice for creating more self love in your life. Show support on my Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

In this episode I go over the 5 step process of creating affirmations to transform your standard reactive energy patterns. Observe, Label, Opposite, Affirmation, Use. Check out Rian Michael Yoga on Patreon and subscribe to support this podcast.

See your barriers as bridges to the external world. There is no difference between the two. This episode is a meditation I discovered while sitting in a park, listening to all the sounds of the world around.  To support this podcast, subscribe to Rian Michael Yoga on Patreon.

A very simple meditation where we sit and observe the breath for a few minutes, then the body, then the mind.  To support this podcast, subscribe to Rian Michael Yoga on Patreon.

I intended for this episode to discuss the power of simple poses; partway through I find a tangent on books.  To support this podcast, check out Rian Michael Yoga on Patreon.

Some more thoughts to go with my other thoughts on how to improve meditation. Last time I spoke about tools for meditation, this time I discuss simplicity, the physical body, and acceptance.

Your posture during meditation is extremely important for the following reasons... (continued in episode) To support this podcast, check out my Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

As an alternative to your standard meditation, this is the simplest way to sit. Don't worry about what is going through the mind, just allow it to do its thing. Subscribe to my Patreon to show support for this podcast: Rian Michael Yoga

From where does thought arise? The only way to know is to look within and see for yourself.  Check out my Patreon for more: Rian Michael Yoga

Pronounced Shuh-vah-suh-nuh. Sava means corpse; in this pose, the body lies motionless like a corpse. This is the ultimate relaxation posture. To support this podcast, please subscribe to my Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga. 

The most basic of poses, yet we do this everyday. How do you stand? Practice standing yourself and hear what Iyengar has to say about standing. Help support this podcast from my Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

Meditation has a variety of tools that can be used. Just some thoughts on these tools and how to improve your meditations.  To help support this podcast, subscribe to my Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

Great meditation for use with cacao; for opening and expanding the space of the heart, as well as connecting the root to the heart.  To help support this podcast, subscribe on Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

Follow your breath into simple awareness. This practice can be brought into any activity, simply recognizing the inherent nature of "I am" in anything you do. Looking to show you love this podcast? Subscribe to my Patreon: Rian Michael Yoga

A little explanation about what meditation can be. There is really no correct answer here, what works for you is best. This is my thought on a fantastic way to meditate.  Check out my patreon: Rian Michael Yoga.