meditation
Exploring the Mind Body
Calming the mind through meditation, mindfulness and breath awareness to promote a sense of stillness, peace and clarity as you navigate the journey through which you travel.
What to Expect
OP Yoga meditation classes consist of breath awareness, gentle movement and seated, guided and intention-led stillness. Most meditation classes begin by drawing awareness to the present moment with the use of simple breath-centered exercises. We then move through a short series of movement and stretches. These prepare the body for meditation by opening and releasing blockages that may be lodged in areas such as the shoulders, hips and chest. You will then be led through a guided meditation with an active yet calm mind to promote awareness, connection, clarity and peace.
As you sit in stillness, it is normal for thoughts to arise and the body to get antsy. There is no secret to "clearing the mind" in meditation and calmness takes practice, especially in times of stress. In class, you will learn tools to take you into a deeper state of awareness and consciousness.
Meditation is traditionally practiced seated in a chair, on a firm pillow or the floor. It can also be performed lying down, although in this position there is a tendency for the mind to drift off into rest along with the body.
