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Softening the Body and Mind
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Carla-Jo Geraghty
Mindfulness Teacher and Mentor
In this meditation we practice softening the body. So often throughout the day tension builds up and up leaving us feeling exhausted and uncomfortable. When our body is tense its a reflection of our busy mind. As we soften our body and mind we feel more calm and energised. Please note: If you are struggling with your mental health it's really important to seek professional help. These meditations are not a substitute for that but can be used along side therapy to help to support you. For more on Carla-Jo and her work please see www.carlajo-mindfulness.com
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68 reflections
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Susan
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Susie
Softening the Body and Mind
When pain is working hard at snatching my attention it is difficult to soften my body and mind. The temporary relief I experience reminds me to accept the day as it is and add in more meditation breaks.🙏🏻
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Sally
Much needed
I am recovering from a hysterectomy and this meditation was much needed to help breathe and relax my tight ab muscles where my 4 little incisions are. Thank you for helping me release the tension I was holding there.
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Carla-Jo
Keep softening
Dear all, every day I practice softening ❤️ each hour a bell goes off on my phone and I pause , I become aware of my breathing and on my out breath I say gently to myself soften. As I breathe out I can feel my body softening a little. I find if I do this regularly throughout my day , by the evening my mind and body feel softer, as I haven’t allowed tension to build up as much. Wishing you all well and I hope you find my softening meditation helpful ☺️🙏🏻❤️
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Matthew
Stressful Saturday Morning
Up extra early to go volunteer at our neighborhood school, where my youngest daughter is a student, my wife is staff, and I volunteer as the robotics coach...took time for an Aura session to still my head a bit before heading out...have a great day and weekend everyone!
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Joyce
Taking a moment on a rainy day
Rest without actually dozing off can still be energizing. Ready to pull from my own resources when the sun is not shining. Namaste
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Geoffrey
Ideas
If I don’t write down a concept that comes to mind immediately, I will most likely forget it.
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Kimette
Nice break
This was a pleasant break in my work day, but I had trouble focusing on my breathing instead of the clock!
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Shateca McGee
Softening the Body and Mind
I learned more on me controlling how I feel. I learned that I control what I think and how it effects me.
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Anita
Yesterday, I felt a little tense though also mindful...
I learned that I can be mindful yet still be angered & annoyed, but the mindfulness assists me in keeping in check and not losing myself in the moment. Oddly, almost like having the meditation, balancing out the difficult situation with sanity. Able to be at peace with the difficult resolution.
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Sarah
Day two
All I can think of is work... 14 hours yesterday. Using it as a way to distract from all of the other difficult and painful things in my life.
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Belinda
Day 1
I found that there were times when the voice was distracting but I feel sensations related to the meditation technique. Still have insomnia though
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Philine
Favourite meditation so far
I just started this week with using Aura but this meditation was the best so far. It was really calm and eased out the flaws on my mind.
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Time
Oxygen
Inhale the ideation of presence, allow it to permeate through yourself and manifest the inner beauty
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Riley
Post Meditation feelings
It was nice and calming. I was all tense about a varsity sport. But then I pressed “anxious” and this popped up. I gave it a listen and felt like a weight was just lifted off my chest. It felt nice. You should give it a try. 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
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Tracy
Softening the body/ letting go
I learned that as my wave of breath flows outward, my body can let go and soften along with it. I have the power to release my tension.
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Tracy
Calming down
I learned how to soften my body and let go of my awareness to enter a trance like state
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Joyce
Body unraveling
What a good sensation to imaging my body unraveling, returning/turning into just the fibers of my being, then pulling it all back together again, to keep moving on with my day. Namaste
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Maddie
Sinking
I felt as though I was sinking and I felt my body become one with the bed I was lying on. I really liked the idea of my body unraveling and with every breath I was letting go of little bits of stress piece by piece.
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Erin
De stress
My body feels relax & refresh & clean I feel less stress I feel tried laying in bed is relaxing 😌 & writing my journal & sleep & let my body relax & recharge
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Emma
Relaxing
I did this meditation right before bed, and it really helped me to relax.
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Tammy
Softening mind and body
I found this meditation very soothing. I felt at peace. It seemed like it was over so quickly. Very relaxed right now and ready to start my day.
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Walter J
Softening...
This really did soften me up! I could feel my body twitching as my muscles relaxed & some kinks unraveled! My breathing got lighter as my body almost felt like it was starting to float... I got lost in her voice as it was very pleasant and the background noises transported me outside to float under a canopy of shade trees while watching the sun rays peaking thru the leaves... ahhh!!
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Joyce
Softening
Well needed, now and throughout my busy day, to remember to just be. Namaste
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Zoba
Softening of body and mind
I found this medication okay,it didn’t really soften my body and mind but it reduced a little tension
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Ethan
The body
I learned that being aware of yourself and how you’re feeling is important. Your self awareness is important to feeling okay and being happy or less stressed. Being aware that it’s okay to be sad or stressed because in reality no one is perfect and life happens. Nobody is always happy and nobody has all the answers. It’s okay to be who you are and you are beautiful. I myself struggle with that, finding the beauty in myself because I see all of my problems. But to be honest it’s okay to have problems. It’s what makes us human.
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Summer
Raindrols
Not only can rain be relaxing, but also renewing. Let the stresses wash away with the raindrops. Now I love thunderstorms even more!
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Aghnar
Breathing
Same breath but each time it’s different with a different feeling. This can apply to many things in our lives.
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Arpit
Calm
I noticed that it was quite simple to soften your body and release all tensions with your body.
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Tricia
Softening the body
Softening your body on the exhale. Very relaxing & I felt my body start to melt into the bed. I have too much tension right now.
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Bara
Thank you...
Thank you for this softening meditation. And thank you for your softening voice. 🙏🏻😌
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Niamh
Breath
No breath was the same, I started to feel tingly and lightheaded but it was peaceful
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Corey
Lifted and Relaxed
Great format first meditation of the day. The pint is right in the title and it feels wonderful
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Erika
breaths
I feel that through our own breathing I can definitely be free of all tension
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Tom
Breath
If i relax and breathe i notice a difference in the way i feel physically and mentally, just have to keep it going once meditation is finished
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Andrea
Ever
I learnt that no problem does away, ever, and no app is going to help anyone.
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Laura
Softening
I can soften tension by being aware of my body. I realized I can change an environment that isnt serving me.
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Guy
Letting go
whilst softening on the out breath it felt like I was a balloon slowly loosing air, I had to stop myself from laughing. It seemed so funny.
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Joyce
Whoosh
I like that feeling, to just totally relax, then relax further. Interesting where my mind goes and what pops up. All good. Namaste
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Kelsey
Day 1
I learned that this is beneficial to me. I should make sure to do this more frequently.
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shyla
kan wel
ik voelde niet veel verandering in mijn lichaam, ik ben bijvoorbeeld nog steeds niet blijer in de positie waar ik sta.
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maddie
eleven
this one is very ~peaceful~ I really didn’t want to meditate today but this is something I didn’t know I needed and got me prepared to do my yoga for the day 😀
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Sampada
thoughts !! attention!!
I have learned that our thoughts demands attention , when we give them attention they make us sad so not giving them attention makes us calm
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Angel
Softening
I came to realize what is around me . And felt a sense of a peaceful aroma. Jesus Christ strengthens me when I am weak glory to him .
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Hanna
i felt like i was melting away, feeling better and better
I learned that I need to bring my focus back and just take a moment to recollect for myself
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Joyce
Softening
Like butter, left out of the fridge, gradually spreadable and ready to cream for baking. I’m refreshed and ready to become a part the grand mix. Namaste
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Alexxis
Calming
Mornings are never great for me so doing this and just calming down before starting my day feels very nice
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Cherish
Softening
In this meditation, The tension from the day begins to disappear and your mind and body soften with each out breath. It is comforting to listen to as you get settled to rest.
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William
Shell Breaker
Wow, this really did the job for me. I’ve been anxious about making a fool of myself with my friends last night, but all of that social tension melted away when I did this meditation. I’m surprised with how quickly the time flew by and how well I could control my breathing.. time to take on the day!
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Destiny
soft
Mind did not wander
Too much light in my eyes though
Breathe in, out, again
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Hanna
Found my balance
I was frustrated and angry, then when I gave my mind into this meditation I calmed down and feel much better.
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Jose
Softening the body and mind
I learned how to let go of any tension and uncomfortableness in my body with this exercise.
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Kristina
5th of May 19
I have the power to control how I feel. I have the power to direct my day into better spheres.
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Laurie
Dogs
I feel interrupted by my dogs barking. I wish I could replay the session!
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Amanda
Softning the body
I am always so stressed and so renew this helped a good bit to release the muscles
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Hillary
Relaxing
I feel very relaxed and chilled out. Her voice sounds just like Sansa Stark from Game of Thrones. 😊
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Kendall
Softening..
Softening with each out breathe. If your mind wanders, don’t judge but simply bring awareness back to the breathe and softening with each out breathe.
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Taylor
Peaceful
Doing this meditation practice really helped me clear my mind, and rid the tension throughout my body. If a can just take a couple of minutes to breathe whenever I am feeling stressed or overwhelmed, I will be able to push through the difficulties in my life.
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Liz
Holding
It’s amazing how much tension we carry with us, not even realizing what we’re clinging to until we’re invited to let it fall away...
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Dreu
Relaxing
Feeling so much calmer and was able to release so much tension. 💛
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Alison
Softening the body and mind
Felt a bit less anxious after completing this medication today, thank you.
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Joyce
Each Breath is Unique
So when we fully experience a breath, we are truly aware in the present moment. Namaste
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C M
Breathe
I will sometimes forget this very important step! Just breathe
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Dawn
My body
I felt my body slowing down and calming . I need to relax my anxiety concerning my job.
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Julie
Softening
On every inhale, I would silently say “calm”. With every exhale, I would silently say “softening “. This helped my busy mind to stay focused on my breath bringing me back to the present moment. I felt the tension from the day just melt away. Perfect afternoon session to reconnect with myself.
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Susan
Softening the mind and the body
I was able to do the longer version of this meditation and I am so glad. I loved the visualization of unravelling the body. I aaw huge knots of colorful yarn as the tension in my body unravelling
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BumbleBrie
This is really fantastic
Okay, I'm just ready to go to my "school" today (& I'm having to go out to the bus in a little while), but this meditation was so Groovy. I'm going to do the longer meditation later....
Coffee on, my friends.
☕️☮️🐝☮️☕️
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Tom
Begin
Perfection is fleeting, beginning is beautiful. The single step towards a better you…a better me…is worthy of celebration. There is only one me. I deserve joy. I deserve love. I deserve the effort I will put into my life.
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