Yoga with Ms. Brandon: Meditation & Relaxation

The Lotus Flower Relaxation is a guided practice to plant tiny seeds of kind thoughts to grow into beautiful flowers. The lotus flower begins its journey down in the bottom of a muddy lake or pond. It is safe and protected there, while it waits patiently to grow towards the sun. As the lotus seed sprouts, it begins to reach for the sunlight at the top of the water. It sets down strong roots as it...

The natural environment of the axolotl is in the ancient lakes of Mexico. These magical salamanders are linked to the ancient world of mythical stories.  In modern day, axolotl is considered a playful pet, cute character, or a scientific marvel since they can regrow their body parts and change colors. The axolotls’ uncanny ability to regenerate and transplant body parts can be called their magical...

Unicorns are mythical creatures that inspire magic, love and creative abilities in the hearts of the children that love them. In this relaxation with Ms. Brandon, go on a journey into the magical forest of the unicorn to find the special place where all the unicorns are relaxing quiet, peaceful and still. Gather up blankets and comfy pillows to create a soft bed to rest in, preparing for relaxatio...

Today’s podcast is called Little Bear’s Quiet Time. It's a relaxation practice for the little one’s ages 3 and up. Little Bear’s Quiet Time relaxation practice is about slowing down and being very still. The animals, especially bears, are preparing for winter, a time to snuggle and get lots of rest. So, gather a bunch of pillows and blankets and pretend to be a little bear hibernating in a cave fo...

This podcast for Self-Love meditation has a very special theme. A beloved character from a very popular movie about letting go of your emotions and being true to yourself. Elsa. We all have unique talents and special gifts that make us who we are. Some of these gifts and abilities are not always accepted by others and create feelings of shame and self-doubt within. The antidote for these heavy fee...

Dragons have been known to guard treasure from Knights and kings. They have also been known to protect knowledge, wisdom and magical places. Treasure can be anything we find special or important. So, what do you treasure? Let’s practice Dragon’s Treasure Meditation to find out what treasure is held in your heart.

Web of Connection Meditation is about connecting the light of love and gratitude within you, and then sending that love out to those you care deeply about and beyond. Fill your heart with love and gratitude and connect with your community.

61 points of light relaxation practice is meant to prepare the body for winter and bring in more light. As the days get shorter and the nights long, light is slowly becoming less and less. This is the time of year that the body should rest and stay warm. Allow Ms. Brandon’s gentle voice to guide you through a relaxation practice to bond your attention to the body with light.

This episode is called Rainbow Relaxation. This relaxation practice is a way to connect your whole body, your thoughts, feelings and emotions to the colors of a rainbow. A rainbow is made from bending light. The spectrum of color in our world can also be found within us, and each one has its own emotion. So, let’s rest on a cloud and float through a rainbow feeling all the different colors of our...

This meditation is about cultivating love and compassion for yourself, then sending that love out to those you care deeply about and beyond. Fill your heart with love and compassion and see how far it can go.

This episode is called Mountain Morning Meditation. The purpose of this meditation is to connect the shape of your body, your breath, and your thoughts to a mountain and be the observer of your thoughts like clouds in the sky. Sit tall like a mountain and listen to the birds as you watch your thoughts float in and out. Breathe deep!

For this episode's guided practice we are going to do a Body Awareness Scan. Body awareness practice is a way to bond your attention and awareness to your body with breath, so you can be calmer and more focused throughout the day. So find a comfortable place to lay down, or sit up for the next 10 minutes to bring your awareness back to your body.

In Mountain Sun Meditation, Ms. Brandon will guide you to connect the shape of your body, your breath, and your thoughts to a mountain while bringing the light of the Sun in to your heart. Send the light of your infinite love out everyone in your life and beyond. 

The purpose of Mountain Springs Meditation is to connect the shape of your body, your breath, and your thoughts to a waterfall in the mountains. Be the observer of your thought springs that come together to form a waterfall. Enjoy listening to the sounds of a babbling creek and bird songs as you still tall like a mountain.

The Deep Tension Release Relaxation is a way to release tension deep within the body by squeezing and releasing different parts of the body. Along with breathing in, holding and releasing the breath. Binaural Beats play softly in the background to increase relaxation for a better night of restful sleep.

This a 31 point relaxation practice. So much of our day is spent taking in information from the outside world using the five senses and processing that information. For the next 10 minutes to allow the light of the fairies to bring your awareness back to your own body.

Starlight meditation is a body awareness practice that allows you to scan the body from head to toe, using the light from the stars to build confidence and self-worth. Shine your beautiful light like the star that you are!

The Seven Elements of the Universe is a way to connect the inner self to the elements of the Earth and to the Universe beyond. Allow Ms. Brandon's gentle voice guide you, your child, or both of you through a calming journey to a peaceful within. This guided practice can be used as a meditation, or relaxation practice.