(This gentle movement practice is designed to complement the easeful approach to meditation that I continue to share with you. Find the meditation series here.)
Why Do I Feel Better After I Meditate?
The particular meditation we are learning here is a powerful stress releaser. Its power comes from the restful states that are found when we experience the more subtle layers of our consciousness. Our nervous systems often hold tightly wrapped tension—remnants of erroneous self-concepts, misperceptions, and long-held inner discomforts, some of which we may not even be able to name. These knots of stress exist within the unified field of body and mind, subtly influencing how we feel and perceive the world.
As we meditate, stored tension may surface in the form of thoughts or dream-like imagery. This is a natural and important part of the process. The swirling of thoughts is actually part of the release. The key is to allow thoughts to arise and pass without engaging or analyzing them. Whenever we notice that we are no longer with the mantra but have drifted into other thoughts, we simply and effortlessly return to the inner whisper of the mantra.
What Does This Asana Practice Have to Do With It?
Stress release can also continue beyond meditation, sometimes manifesting as restlessness or emotions. Sometimes we need a little extra help to ease the stress releasing process. This is where additional support can be helpful.
Simple asana practice is a powerful complement to meditation. While meditation works at the level of the mind and nervous system, asana helps to clear out the residual physical tension that can linger after deep inner release.
These gentle movements allow the body to integrate the shifts happening through meditation, bringing ease and stability to the nervous system. By engaging in asana in conjunctions with meditation, we support the full unwinding of stored stress, making space for clarity, comfort, and a more fluid experience of daily life.
Building a Consistent Practice
Consistency is key. If you feel inclined to meditate twice a day, do so. If you wish to extend each session to 15 or 20 minutes, follow that impulse. But be honest with yourself about what commitment you can truly maintain—and honor that.
As your practice deepens, it is natural to experience more spontaneous moments of joy. We are all drawn toward what feels better—toward what is more real. This meditation helps us release the inner binds that obscure clarity, allowing us to reconnect with a deeper, more fundamental reality—one that has always been present but often goes unnoticed.
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