Author: nadegelouvetyoga

Week 6: Unmasking the Illusion of Thoughts In Week 6, a profound insight emerged: “Thoughts are not facts.” This simple yet challenging concept urges us to break the cycle of unquestionably believing our thoughts. Our inclination to turn beliefs into perceived truths often creates real situations that might not have occurred otherwise. This cognitive pattern, READ MORE

Week 5: Navigating the Uncomfortable In Week 5, our meditation journey led us to confront our fears and grapple with uncomfortable thoughts while maintaining stillness. Nick, our guide, had previously laid the foundation by enhancing our awareness of thoughts, feelings, and emotions—an essential precursor to meditation. Guided meditation played a pivotal role in showing us READ MORE

Week 4: Navigating the Inner Landscape Week 4 proved to be both fascinating and intense as we delved into the realm of challenging negative thoughts and addressing the ingrained habits we’ve accumulated since childhood. Our exploration extended to various forms of self-talk, recognizing that these inner dialogues, often unnoticed, may have been shaping our perspectives READ MORE

Week 3: The Blossoming Journey As Week 3 unfolded, a profound sense of well-being started to settle within me. My habits were gaining strength, and my commitment to regular practice became more steadfast. Embarking on the 8-week course, I found myself at a crossroads, feeling lost and grappling with anxiety triggered by recent events. Despite READ MORE

Exploring the Depths of Meditation Benefits I wanted to dedicate a separate post to delve into the benefits of meditation, not just by sharing what I’ve learned but also by shedding light on the science behind it. My natural inclination is to question the ‘why’ and ‘how.’ If I don’t comprehend the physiological workings of READ MORE

Ajahn Chah, Thai Forest Monk (1918-1992)   Thursday – A Day of Self-Discovery Thursday finally arrived, a day I eagerly anticipated to pause everything and focus solely on understanding my personal journey. Another 2.5 hours of heightened awareness through practice and the exchange of experiences awaited me. Week 2 continued to be a learning process, READ MORE

Author Nadine Stair Week 1: The Auto Pilot Adventure Embarking on the journey of meditation, the first revelation is understanding the extent to which we operate on autopilot. It’s a somewhat eerie realisation that many of our actions, whether positive or negative, occur without conscious thought. Our brains, the marvels they are, tirelessly function both READ MORE

I’m delighted to be back here, finally reconnecting with my blog after a year-long hiatus. Life has been a whirlwind of studies, travels, and a fulfilling yet demanding job that I cherish. Finding the balance between personal and professional commitments has been quite a challenge, but here we are, navigating through it, right? Amidst the READ MORE