internationalyogaday2016

International Yoga Day Sunday 19th June 2016 Alexandra Palace, London

The biggest FREE outdoor yoga event

FREE SHOW GUIDE

8:00am - 7:00pm | www.iyd.yoga

WELCOME TO THE INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

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nternational Yoga Day was launched in 2015, as a way to globally celebrate the impact yoga can have on the world at large. “Yoga embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfilment; harmony between man and nature.”

Recognised across the world on the summer solstice, the first International Yoga Day saw millions of people practising yoga. chance to try something new. From laughter For a second year, International Yoga Day yoga to BoxingYoga™, face yoga to teen yoga, will be celebrated at Alexandra Palace with leading teachers from all over the world will be an entire day of free yoga. There’s no more on hand to share their expertise. beautiful place to practice than in the grounds When it’s time to take a break from the yoga, of the People’s Palace, a beautiful building stop by the meditation area, or make your way with years of history. Set in 196 acres of through the labyrinth. Check out the showcase parkland, this iconic North London venue is of exhibitors, providing everything from the ideal spot to spend hour clothing, mats and accessories upon hour saluting the sun. to yoga retreats.

Entry and all classes at Bring your mat, and come • A selection the event are completely of vegetarian and vegan and celebrate International free, so for anyone who has food will be available at the Yoga Day with us at Alexandra been wondering if yoga is event Palace, with this amazing free for them, this is the perfect • Visitors are required to event.

ORGANISERS

bring their own mat • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult

Organised by Prime Impact Events & Media in cooperation with the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University.

We would like to thank Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, our organising partner, for their help in making our International Yoga Day event such a success.

A worldwide spiritual movement that is dedicated to personal transformation and world renewal, the movement was founded in India in 1937. They are committed to helping individuals transform their perspective of the world from material to spiritual.

During the event Brahma Kumaris will be offering free sessions in meditation, positive thinking, self-esteem, overcoming anger and stress-free living. They will also be creating a labyrinth where you can learn and practice Raja yoga as you make your way through.

The day will be concluded with a beautifully choreographed finale on our main stage hosted by Brahma Kumaris (brahmakumaris.org).

Join us all to celebrate this extraordinary day.

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HOW TO FIND US CAR: SAT NAV

Postcode: N22 7AY

TUBE

Wood Green is the nearest underground station on the Piccadilly Line. (20 minutes from Piccadilly Circus). Exit Wood Green Station and go to bus stop A to pick up the W3 bus up the hill to Alexandra Palace.

RAIL

Alexandra Palace Station is located at the Wood Green entrance to the Park. A regular train service runs from Kings Cross, changing at Finsbury Park.

BUS

Take the W3 bus from outside the station to the main Palm Court entrance.

CHECKLIST Don’t forget:

• You will need to register to take part in the event. Visit iyd.yoga and click on the ‘Register’ tab.

• On the day, make your way to the registration desk where your name will be ticked off and you will be handed a wristband.

• Please bring your yoga mat! Yoga mats are not provided in any of the class areas so you will need to bring your own.

• Vegan and vegetarian food will be available to purchase on the day.

• Then you are free to go to whichever yoga classes you choose, they are all on a first come, first served basis though, so we recommend getting to the area about 10 minutes prior to the start time to avoid disappointment.

• Make sure you also bring a blanket for the cool downs and meditations.

• The entire event is outside so please come prepared for all weather possibilities. We suggest you bring a mac, change of clothes, umbrellas but also hats and sun cream too!

• This area is an area of beauty next to the deer park and we ask you to dispose of any litter sensibly – thank you for your cooperation.

• We kindly ask you to exit the class areas when it has finished giving other visitors the opportunity to take part.

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Movement for Modern Life

Adventure Yogi

Buttafly

Qi Wellness Centre

movementformodernlife.com

adventureyogi.com

buttaflyseat.com

qiwellness.org

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Yogamatters

Yoga Leggs

Tikiboo

YogiTea

yogamatters.com

yogaleggs.com

tikiboo.co.uk

yogitea.com

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OM Yoga & Lifestyle Magazine

London Centre of SelfRealization Fellowship

AzulFit

Teen Yoga

ommagazine.com

yogananda-srf.org

azulfit.com

teenyoga.co.uk

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Isha Foundation

Scarlett Sun Yoga Wear

ishafoundation.org

scarlettsun.com

EXHIBITORS 4

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We would just like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to our sponsors. Without them, this event would not be possible.

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7 The Minded Institute 13 London Centre of Self-Realization

2 Ohmme

8 Yogamatters

14 AzulFit

3 M.F.M.L.

9 Yoga Leggs

15 Teen Yoga

4 Adventure Yogi

10 Tikiboo

17 Isha Foundation

5 Buttafly

11 YogiTea

18 Udaya

6 QI Wellness Centre

12 OM Yoga & Lifestyle

19 Scarlett Sun Yoga Wear 21 Brahma Kumaris

asquithlondon.com

ohmmeyoga.com

movementformodernlife.com

adventureyogi.com

buttaflyseat.com

qiwellness.org

themindedinstitute.com

yogamatters.com

yogaleggs.com

tikiboo.co.uk

yogitea.com

ommagazine.com

Fellowship yogananda-srf.org azulfit.com

teenyoga.co.uk

ishafoundation.org

udaya.co.uk

scarlettsun.com

20 Vita Coco

vitacoco.com

brahmakumaris.org

IYD Yoga Class 2

FIELD PLAN

IYD Yoga Class 3

Vita Coco Class

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IYD Yoga Class 4

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IYD Main Stage

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13 SelfRealization Fellowship 14 Azul Fit

Entrance and 18 Udaya Registration

10 Tikiboo

15 Teen Yoga

19 Scarlett Sun

11 Yogi Tea

17 Isha Foundation

20 Vita Coco

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MAIN STAGE All sessions are free to attend and suitable for ALL LEVELS. Admission is on a first come first served basis. Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to start time. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat.

Don’t forget to bring:

• Your own yoga mat. Mats are not provided in the class areas.

• Plenty of water.

• Suitable clothing for the conditions. This is an outdoor event so please prepare accordingly.

Himalayan Hatha Yoga & the Power of the Breath With Yogi

#Happiness

With Louise Palmer-Masterton.

How to use mindfulness to remain calm, collected and grounded amidst the madness of modern daily life.

13:00-13:45

8:00-8:45 Movement with Raja Yoga for the Mind With the Brahma Kumaris.

9:00-9:45

Energise the start to your day at IYD by experiencing inner peace, love and joy. Experienced meditator and movement practitioner Tony Wong will guide you to this sacred inner space and show you how to easily connect with The Divine.

The Breath and Depth of Mantra With Carolyn Cowan.

14:00-15:00

10:00-10:45

15:15-16:15

Yoga for Stress With Heather

11:00-11:45

Mason. No matter which practice we do we are likely to feel peaceful post yoga. However, there are some simple and basic yoga practices that substantially reduce stress and anxiety immediately and over long-term.

12:00-12:45 6

With David Sye. Dynamic multidimensional iconoclastic aspects, incorporating spontaneous free physical movements within classical asanas, the release of deep physical and psychological energies through a wide range of Bandhas, Locks and Pranayamas

Vogue+Yoga=VOGA With Juliet

16:30-17:30

Exploring the Spaces in Between With Naomi Absalom.

A deep and delicious practice to heighten your connection to yourself, the earth and those around you. When we focus on the postures and attaining goals we miss so much of life and the richness that each moment can offer.

Mantra, sound, chanting, prayer...

Join me for a Sacred Hour exploring mantra in all its forms. Bring pen and paper, an open mind, and a willingness to move beyond any preconceptions of mantra. We will whisper, write, chant.

The Infamous YogaBeats

Intro and Sun Salutations

Join David Olton as he guides us through a series of beautiful sun salutations to really kick start International Yoga Day and warm your bodies up for a day of yoga and meditation!

Ashokananda. “Breath is not just vital for life, it is the bridge between our body, our mind and our spirit” Yogi Ashokananda. This workshop will allow you to experience the Power of the Breath as we explore the breath in asana work.

Murrell. VOGA is a fusion of yoga and vogueing, fitness and fashion set to an 80s beat and designed to help you discover power in the pose. It combines the breath synchronised movement of yoga with the expressive moves of the dance class.

Finale With the Brahma Kumaris.

17:45-19:00

Join us at the main stage for the finale - an opportunity to come together to celebrate & express our gratitude for this extraordinary day dedicated to Yoga in its variety of forms. During the hour of celebration we will be inviting everyone to join us in sending out healing vibrations of peace throughout the world & beyond.

All sessions are free to attend and suitable for ALL LEVELS. Admission is on a first come first served basis. Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to start time. Don’t forget to bring your own yoga mat.

Movement for Modern Life: Therapeutic Thai Flying

Firing up from the Earth!

With Abigail Adams. Learning how to charge our legs to release trapped energy allowing us to fly!

14:00-14:30

9:30-10:00 Udaya Live - Float and Fly

Teen Yoga

With Celest Pereira. Join one of the UK’s favourite yoga teachers Celest as she takes you through a 30 minute open class to float and fly!

10:15-10:45

14:45-15:15

11:00-11:30

15:30-16:00

11:45-12:15

16:15-16:45

Adventure Yogi: Restorative Yoga Therapy

12:30-13:00

With Chetana Thornton. Offering supportive adjustments, Thai Massage bodywork & asana calibrations to suit your ayurvedic dosha constitution and condition for wellbeing.

Embodied Mindfulness: Ways to tune in to feel more yourself With Judy Hirsh. Is your

13:15-13:45

body trying to tell you something?

When you’re told to ‘listen to your body’, what does that actually mean, what parts of ourselves do we listen to, and what do we learn about ourselves through the process?

James. A special dance of yoga to celebrate IYD. Combining movement and breath we will endeavour to move as one and through the union of mind, body and spirit embrace a deeper connection with ourselves, each other and yogis all around the world.

Qi Energy Class-Relax and Recharge With Pradnya Ranade

Azulfit Yoga and Pilates With

Jamie Isaac. Let the edges blur between yoga & pilates, in this core inspired movement sequence.

Move mindfully, activate your core and connect with the breath to discover flow. Sweat, smile and amaze yourself.

With Charlotta Martinus. These classes are open to all, especially young people who have an interest in yoga, no prior experience necessary. There will be some partner yoga, yoga to relax, unwind and restore the body.

Dance of Yoga With Louise

Self Realization Fellowship: Introduction to Yoga Meditation-The Teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.

A conducted meditation. Yoga meditation is the science of SelfRealization.

With Sylvia Garcia & Katie Burn. In this workshop we will be combining sensitivity with strength as we bring elements of Thai yoga massage to a flying flow. Therapeutic flying is a great way to relax, unwind and restore the body.

and Ann McDonagh. Learn how to circulate energy in your body and calm the mind with a healing relaxation experience. Qi breathing, gentle movements and meditation enhance a still and peaceful vibration from within.

Awakening Sushumna for a Happier Healthier Life With

17:00-17:30

Alessandra Pecorella. Spiral, twist and free the spine! A healthy and flexible spine results in a healthier physical body, higher levels of energy and a sharper mind. When Sushumna is awakened you feel radiantly alive!

RGET DON’T FO Yoga mats are not

provided. You will need to bring your own mat.

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YOGA CLASS 2 All sessions are free to attend and suitable for ALL LEVELS. Admission is on a first come first served basis. Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to start time. Don’t forget to bring your own yoga mat.

Dynamic Vinyasa with Azulfit’s

9:30-10:00

Emma Malarkey Emma invites you to explore a creative and dynamic vinyasa to discover rhythm, alignment and breath. Generate heat and energy as you meditate in movement.

Singham Yoga: The Way of the Lion Join Amu Chandra for

13:15-13:45

BoxingYoga™ BoxingYoga™

10:15-10:45

abandons yoga’s more traditional conventions-chanting, esoteric beliefs underlying yoga philosophy and Sanskrit terminology-and focuses on a streamlined activity, directly targeting improved sporting performance.

Self Realization Fellowship: Introduction to Yoga Meditation-The Teachings of

14:00-14:30

11:00-11:30

14:45-15:15

11:45-12:15

15:30-16:00

Power to Create Success: A Guided Meditation by Sadhguru With Isha Foundation.

12:30-13:00

Using the power of the mind to create what one wants in his life is called Chit Shakti. This guided meditation will help you to manifest success in your life.

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Tobie Tomkinson. Often cast as a toxin, CO2 is fundamental to our homeostasis. So rather than just improving our breath mechanics, we can play with balancing our breath chemistry.

Practice breathing more, to live life breathing less.

Movement for Modern Life: Flying Vinyasa With Sylvia

16:15-16:45

Garcia & Katie Burn. In this workshop we will be looking at some of the foundational asana in the acroyoga method & creating ways of linking them to form. No previous Acro experience or partner required.

Embodied Mindfulness: Ways to tune in to feel more yourself With Judy Hirsh. Is your

Don’t forget your yoga mat.

Mats are not provided in the class areas.

Thornton. Learn what muscles to target on your body to optimise your cycling power. Stretching out legs and those all important hip flexors and strengthening the core and arms.

Your Friendly ‘Toxin’ With

Teen Yoga With Charlotta

Martinus. These classes are open to all, especially young people who have an interest in yoga, no prior experience necessary. There will be some partner yoga, yoga to music and vinyasa flow, to help bring you into harmony with your mind.

Paramahansa Yogananda. A conducted meditation. Yoga meditation is the science of SelfRealization.

Yoga for Cycling With Chentana

Intercoception-Awareness of your deeper senses With

Tobie Tomkinson. Observing the rhythms of the physical body, through the practices of attention, movement and stillness, we can harness the harmonising effect this has on our psychic and energetic bodies.

Singham Yoga, a powerful and dynamic style for body and mind, derived from the ancient traditions of kundalini yoga. Optimising strength, fitness and mental focus, this class is open to everyone, including beginners.

17:00-17:30

body trying to tell you something?

When you’re told to ‘listen to your body’, what does that actually mean, what parts of ourselves do we listen to, and what do we learn about ourselves through the process?

YOGA CLASS 3 All sessions are free to attend and suitable for ALL LEVELS. Admission is on a first come first served basis. Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to start time. Don’t forget to bring your own yoga mat.

The Ecology of the Soul-Soul Consciousness, Power Seeds & Magic Minutes With Aiden

SAY Yoga With Margaret Dane

9:30-10:00

An evolutionary approach to Yoga. When the basic elements of structure are learned, and integrated into all asanas, the principles need only to be reapplied to properly execute the poses.

14:00-14:30

Restorative Yoga Therapy

10:15-10:45

With Chetana Thornton. Offering supportive adjustments, Thai Massage bodywork & asana calibrations to suit your ayurvedic dosha constitution and condition for wellbeing.

Laughter is the Best Medicine

14:45-15:15

Learning to go with the Flow

11:00-11:30

With Julia White. Learn to go with the flow; a flowing Yoga practice, using elements from Ayurveda and Aromatherapy to help you connect and move with the breath. A chance to let go and learn to go with the flow.

11:45-12:15

15:30-16:00

12:30-13:00

Awakening Sushumna for a Happier Healthier Life

13:15-13:45

With Alessandra Pecorella.

Spiral, twist and free the spine! A healthy and flexible spine results in a healthier physical body, higher levels of energy and a sharper mind. When Sushumna is awakened you feel radiantly alive!

Parmigiani. Discover your inner rock star. Fun, energetic and flowing, this inspirational vinyasa class, set to a rock themed soundtrack, is a musical movement journey to the stars! Elevate the senses and rediscover the joy in your practice.

SoundBath With Anne Malone.

16:15-16:45

Relax and bathe in the exquisite healing sounds of these instruments and vocal tones, releasing stress and blockages as Anne places the Tibetan Bowl on your body, gently ‘retuning’ and balancing you with her voice.

CurveSomeYoga With Donna

Qi Energy Class - Detox

With Pradnya Ranade and Ann McDonagh. Invigorating Qi movements open energy meridians to detox the body and enhance core strength and balance. Qi meditation uses sound to heal the mind and spirit.

Harish Chavda will lead a lively session which will demonstrate the basic techniques of Laughter Yoga involving clapping, deep breathing, meditation and relaxation, providing a fun way to practice laughter exercises in a group.

Azulfit Yoga With Valentina

Mindfulness of Sound Meditation With Hope Bastine.

Become enveloped in a cocoon of sound - the quickest way of entering into the meditative state and, the most direct way of coming back to the present moment experience.

Walker. Focusing on the natural power and peace of your true self is easy with ‘Power Seeds’-mental triggers for new thought patterns, created in mini meditations.

17:00-17:30

Noble. Join us for a body positive, self-acceptance, focussed class.

All abilities, ages, shapes, sizes and genders welcomed. Come and inhabit your body just the way you are in a fun class.

RGET DON’T FO Yoga mats are not

provided. You will need to bring your own mat.

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YOGA CLASS 4 All sessions are free to attend and suitable for ALL LEVELS. Admission is on a first come first served basis. Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to start time. Don’t forget to bring your own yoga mat.

Dance of Yoga With Louise

Mountain Meditation With

10:15-10:45

Hope Bastine. This meditation will guide you through the features of a majestic mountain, the embodiment of strength and wisdom. Connecting with earth and air, you will feel centred, grounded, and whole.

13:15-13:45

Face Yoga With Katy Dickens.

11:00-11:30

The Danielle Collins Face Yoga Method uses simple exercises, massage and relaxation for the face to tone, lift tone and boost circulation helping you to look and feel younger and healthier.

Join Katy for this fun class suitable for everyone.

11:45-12:15

Harish Chavda will lead a lively session which will demonstrate the basic techniques of Laughter Yoga involving clapping, deep breathing, meditation and relaxation, providing a fun way to practice laughter exercises in a group.

Udaya Live-Finding Your Practice Joining us all the way

from the US Daniel Scott shows us how to find and connect to our daily practice.

14:00-14:30 Yoga Namaskar With Isha

Laughter is the Best Medicine

Foundation. Yoga Namaskar is a very simple yet complete yogic process which helps rejuvenate and strengthen the spine, leading to over all health and well-being.

14:45-15:15

Cleansing from the Inside Out With Tobie Tomkinson. A

12:30-13:00

brief journey into Uddiyana Bandha and Nauli Kriya. Using kumbhaka (breath retention), and simple movement, we will explore how to recruit the right muscles in order to benefit from these supportive and cleansing practices.

James. A special dance of yoga to celebrate IYD. Combining movement and breath we will endeavour to move as one and through the union of mind, body and spirit embrace a deeper connection with ourselves, each other and yogis all around the world.

Relax and Renew With Kat

15:30-16:00

King. This class is a gentle, restorative class which will help tune you into the rhythm of your body, allowing you to release tension and blockages fusing hatha yoga with kundalini active meditations & yoga nidra.

Udaya Live - The Ultimate Yogi With Daniel Scott. Daniel’s

Don’t forget to bring: • Your own yoga mat. Mats are not provided in the class areas.

• Plenty of water.

• Suitable clothing for the conditions. This is an outdoor event so please prepare accordingly.

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passion for yoga is evident in each experience-drive, heart-led class. A class not to be missed.

16:15-16:45 Soulful Stretch With Sally

Parkes. This gentle flow will release achey joints and tired muscles, leaving your body energised and soul happy.

17:00-17:30

Sessions lead by Brahma Kumaris – brahmakumaris.org | inspiredstillness.com

20 minute guided taster sessions. Suitable for all.

First come first served. Please arrive 5-10mins before start time.

9:00-9:20 Moments of peace Peace is as essential to sustain the soul as water is for the body. Learn to nourish the self and become an oasis that can serve others.

9:30-9:50 Planting seeds Learn how to plant the seeds of happiness, inner strength, peace, love.

10:00-10:20 Connecting with God Through the ages people have tapped into the experiences of unlimited love and boundless peace that transcends religion. Whether you believe this to be universal energy or a Supreme soul, it is an experience open to anyone and everyone.

10:30-10:50 Just-a-minute meditation on-the-go How to meditate when you don’t have time! Learn the power of one minute relaxations, visualisations and meditations.

11:00-11:20 Feeling Great–no matter what Energise yourself with the power of a positive attitude. Learn how to feel fantastic no matter what!

11:30-11:50 The ABC of Raja Yoga Meditation How do you meditate? How long, and how often...and when are the best times to do it? Discover how to develop an effective meditation practice.

12:00-12:20 Natural Relaxation Learn how we can de-clutter our mental, emotional & physical spaces so we can invite others to share this experience.

12:30-12:50 Garden of Inner Light Observe your true self. Go deep into that self. Explore the inner light. Create a garden of such beauty that others will take inspiration from you.

13:00-13:20 Unconditional Giving Nature in harmony, like a fruit tree, gives unconditionally. We too must become generous. Whatever we feel we lack, it is that which we must first learn to give.

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13:30-13:50 Experiencing a Higher Power Through the ages people have tapped into the experiences of unlimited love and boundless peace that transcends religion. Whether you believe this to be universal energy or a Supreme soul, it is an experience open to anyone and everyone.

14:00-14:20 Healing Relationships At home, at work, at school, meditation can help sustain healthy relationships. And when a misunderstanding happens, it’s the means to improve the quality of your feelings and interactions.

14:30-14:50 Being before Doing Explore the art of simply ‘being’ by observing and mastering your thoughts. ‘Being’ allows others to take what they need from us. ‘Being’ benefits both sides.

15:00-15:20 Forgive, Forget and Move On Gently let go of past hurts by generating good feelings in the present.

15:30-15:50 Simple Steps to Change Old Habits They say old habits die hard… Understand the process and transform old ways of coping with life.

16:00-16:20 Feeling Great–no matter what Energise yourself with the power of a positive attitude. Learn how to feel fantastic no matter what!

16:30-16:50 The ABC of Raja Yoga Meditation How do you meditate? How long, and how often...and when are the best times to do it? Discover how to develop an effective meditation practice.

17:00-17:20 Positive Thinking Raja Yoga meditation helps you to relax easily, work calmly and live harmoniously. Learn how to absorb life’s knocks and challenges and stay feeling positive.

17:45-19:00 Finale on Main Stage Come and join us at the main stage area for the day’s finale - an opportunity to come together to celebrate and express our gratitude for this extraordinary day, dedicated to Yoga in its variety of forms. During the hour of celebration, we will be inviting everyone to join us in sending out healing vibrations of peace, throughout the world and beyond.

Sessions lead by Brahma Kumaris – brahmakumaris.org | inspiredstillness.com

Walk the labyrinth at the Brahma Kumaris site 8:30am to 5:30pm

SELF AWAKENING

Silent Walking Meditation through the Labyrinth Learn and practise Raja Yoga as you walk Walk the Labyrinth to be found at the Brahma Kumaris site at International Yoga Day. A Labyrinth is an ancient human symbol for the journey of spiritual awakening that has been used by various traditions down through the ages. Come and bring it to life for yourself…

As you walk slowly towards the centre, contemplate in silence who you ‘really’ are.

As you wake to the realisation of being the spirit who is acting through a human form, release old emotional burdens and mental illusions. At the centre feel this authentic self, and allow the feelings of renewal emerge within yourself and receive a sense of unlimited love. Then as you walk outwards return slowly to the outer world and meditate on how to bring this realisation into every day life.

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