The Idea of the Week
“Everyone that you show unconditional welcome may show you a part of yourself to love.”
–Karen Faith, TEDx Talks
Self-love can be difficult to practice. Karen Faith shares How to Talk to the Worst Parts of Yourself in a 15-minute TED Talk. She offers that if loving yourself is difficult, start with the person next to you: welcome them here, unconditionally and as they are right now, whether you know them or not. Then, shift to yourself, and unconditionally welcome yourself as you are right now.
What is self-love? And, how can we practice it? In this 5-minute read, you’ll learn what self-love is and 7 ways to incorporate self-love into your lifestyle.
Practice of the Week
Showing ourselves compassion is sometimes easier said than done, so here are 8 techniques from Verywell Health to practice self-compassion:
- Check your self-talk. When you launch into a degrading internal dialogue, pause and ask yourself, “How would I speak to a friend in this situation?” Then turn those encouraging and compassionate answers toward yourself.
- Forgive yourself by accepting responsibility, acknowledging your feelings, and then striving to repair the damage and commit to your values.
- Practice loving-kindness meditation.
- Celebrate your small accomplishments. Acknowledge the progress you have made, even if you don’t reach your Big Goal.
- Express gratitude. For example, keep a gratitude journal in which you write 3 things you’re grateful for at the end of each, or most, day(s).
- Practice acts of kindness for yourself. Check in with yourself, and ask, “What do I need right now?”
- Practice mindfulness.
- Reach out when you need help.
What are some ways you’re showing self-love or self-compassion this week? Let us know on our Instagram or Facebook page!
News of the Week
15th Annual Tapping World Summit
Emotional Freedom Techniques, aka EFT or Tapping, refers to a technique that allows the individual to experience a cognitive shift around the narrative or the experience of a memory on a physiological level.
The Tapping World Summit is a virtual event that runs for 10 consecutive days from Monday, February 27th through Wednesday, March 8th. The event will feature 2 presentations each day, calming Tapping meditations, and other insightful bonuses. These sessions are free and will be available for 24 hours after the initial broadcast.
When you sign up using the button below, you’ll also gain access to a pre-event video with downloadable audio
Check out our blog post!
We’re excited to share that the launch of our blog is coming soon! For now, check out this post we’ve published.
How to Find Your Yoga Practice
Yoga is a mind-body workout that involves physical poses, concentration (i.e. your presence), and deep breathing. But, did you know there are multiple forms of yoga? These forms range from fast-paced and intense to gentle and relaxing workouts.
In this post, we’ll share 3 steps to help you find your yoga practice, according to the Yoga Journal. We’ll also share how you know you’ve found the yoga style that works for you.
Yoga Classes – Now Available + Discount!
Yoga Nidra classes with Kathryn Clark are starting February 22nd from 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm! These sessions are offered in person at Breathing Space Psychotherapy in Erieville.
Private yoga sessions are now available! These yoga sessions are offered in person in Erieville or virtually.
Check out the pricing plans for yoga sessions by clicking the button below. Use code 10%OFF at the checkout for a discount on any plan through the end of February!
Meditation Circle
Mondays at 7-8pm (online)
$50 for 10-week session
Starting January 30th
Join us for a weekly meditation circle, where we come together to find peace, balance, and inner calm. Our sessions are open to people of all levels of experience, and you don’t need to have any prior knowledge of meditation to participate.
Click here to register for the Meditation Circle!
Questions? Contact [email protected]
The Thought of the Week
Wishing you a peaceful week!
