Wild Violet Healing

Hi and welcome! Today I talk a bit about the mental yogic path to enlightenment. I also spend quite a bit of time talking about my journaling practice, with tips of how I was troubleshooting to make it happen and how it has evolved. Different than my previous episodes of this series, I explain ways to include these practices within the viewpoint of a different religion at the end of the episode, i...

Welcome! Concentrating on one thing is the prelude to meditation and it is a skill that must be practiced over and over. This short video gives you an opportunity to do that practice.  This draws in multiple senses to help you stay engaged in your practice. There is continuous fire crackling (audio) and there is the visual of the sparks against the dark sky. Every minute, there is a gentle ping. T...

Hello and welcome! This is a grounded exercise that is perfect when you need to slow your crazy thoughts and energy. This is wonderful to do before you need to focus on something, like a project at work or a class. This is the outer body version of this grounding exercise practice, which is gentler on the body. The inner body version send the awareness inside the body, which can be more intense. A...

Welcome! Concentrating on one thing is the prelude to meditation and it is a skill that must be practiced over and over. This short video gives you an opportunity to do that practice.  This draws in multiple senses to help you stay engaged in your practice. There is continuous fire crackling (audio) and there is the visual of the sparks against the dark sky. Every minute, there is a gentle ping. T...

Hello and welcome! In this visualization, we will take a nature walk and pass through the four traditional seasons as we go. The descriptions are structured based on the 5-4-3-2-1 mindfulness exercise used to ground the body, especially during moments of anxiety, panic, and stress. This meditation is a perfect way to take a break in the middle of the day or when you need a moment to unwind and cle...

Welcome back! In today's episode, I briefly introduce you to the 9 forms of Bhakti Yoga and my personal experience over a couple weeks of trying to start practicing this. Research Credits: Webpages https://blog.bhaktimarga.org/bhakti-yoga-for-beginners   https://www.tummee.com/yoga-mantras#laxmi-mantra   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzkFzAczQxE   https://youtu.be/rhOPBXX8NQM?si=GjBO2sks1O4C...

Welcome! Concentrating on one thing is the prelude to meditation and it is a skill that must be practiced over and over. This short video gives you an opportunity to do that practice.  This draws in multiple senses to help you stay engaged in your practice. There is continuous fire crackling (audio) and there is the visual of the sparks against the dark sky. Every minute, there is a gentle ping. T...

Welcome! This visualization/meditation is to focus on positive thoughts and memories. We build a mental space and fill it with memories relating to safety, happiness, confidence, love, your voice, intuition, and connection. Perfect for kids and adults, most appealing for imaginative minds. I actually developed this meditation for a young elementary student. Written and performed by Erin of Wild Vi...

Welcome! Concentrating on one thing is the prelude to meditation and it is a skill that must be practiced over and over. This short video gives you an opportunity to do that practice.  This draws in multiple senses to help you stay engaged in your practice. There is continuous fire crackling (audio) and there is the visual of the sparks against the dark sky. Every minute, there is a gentle ping. T...

Welcome to this grounding meditation video. In these 10 minutes, you will connect to the core of Earth energy, grounding your own energy and releasing anything that does not serve you. By the end of this guided meditation, your body will be relaxed, your mind clear, and you will be ready for whatever is next in your day. Written and performed by Erin of Wild Violet Crystals About Me I am a 200hr y...

Welcome back! In this second episode of the series On & Off the Mat, I spend some time discussing Karma Yoga. What it is, how it can look in a modern life, and general musings I had while I was trying to study and research it more. I enjoyed the work of creating this episode and hope you enjoy! Research Credits:  Books The Bhagavad Gita Introduced and Translated by Eknath Easwaran https://www....

Join me as we take a walk together and indulge in a sensory experience as we observe the world changing from late winter to early spring. This meditation would be excellent as a midday break to bring your attention inward and find a moment of peace in your day. About Me I am a 200hr yoga teacher, with several additional certifications including children, yin, chair, restorative, yoga nidra. I am a...

Welcome to this easy guided meditation. This video guides your breathing as you take some time to relax. The simple visualization of colors makes this accessible to beginners. This recording would be great as a quick break in your day to ground into your breathing or as a guide during your shavasana after your yoga practice. This script aligns colors with the chakra system, but there is no mention...

In this meditation, we will bring our awareness to different points on the body as we breathe and settle ourselves. This meditation is wonderful for before sleep, when you have insomnia, and as a guided meditation following your yoga asana practice as you rest. I am Erin, a yoga teacher and Ayurveda coach and thank you for joining me as you invest in your mental health and wellbeing. Written and p...

Welcome to the Wild Violet Healing Podcast! In this first episode, we briefly discuss the four paths of yoga - Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, and Raja Yoga. The last contains the Eight-Limb Path that includes asana practices. Research Credits:  Books The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Translation and Commentary by Sri Swami Satchidananda ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Sutras-Patanjali-Swami-Satchida...