"The happiness of one's own heart alone can not satisfy the soul; one must try to include, as necessary to one's own happiness, the happiness of others." ~ Paramhansa Yogananda, author of "Autobiography of a Yogi" Do you remember what led you to meditation? Were you simply curious or were you seeking peace? It's good to revisit the basics of meditation to remind yourself of the richness of its classic techniques that have endured throughout millennia. You may be brand new to meditation, or you may be a dedicated meditator. This week you'll be guided as we launch into a series taking you back to the basics of classic meditation. You'll explore classic meditation techniques that provide the peace, energy, and clarity that meditation awakens within you. This is day 5 of a 7-day meditation series, Refresh Your Meditation Ritual, episodes 2397-2403. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Back to Basics Quest Every day, do something to improve your meditation ritual. Enhance your meditation space. Perhaps switch up the time and location of your meditation ritual. Refresh your ritual to accommodate your ever-changing life. MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: Day 1: Visualization Day 2: Affirmation Day 3: Breathing Technique Day 4: Mudra Technique Day 5: Chakra Technique Day 6: Layer Meditation Techniques Day 7: Reflection + Introspection THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR R'S KOSO! Are you ready for a mind-body reset? Immerse yourself in the ancient art of KOSO, an authentic Japanese prebiotic, probiotic and postbiotic all in one!s. KOSO is a century-old traditional fermented drink made from more than 100 vegetables, fruits, and plants. It helps with gut health, weight loss, and even skin trouble. To give yourself a monthly, or seasonal cleanse, or to boost your immunity daily, visit rskoso.com/MEDITATEDAILY and receive 10% off your order. SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at [email protected] or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual! WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at [email protected] and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! SURVEY: Help us get to know more about how best to serve you by taking our demographics survey: https://survey.libsyn.com/thedailymeditationpodcast All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to [email protected]. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme. 2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to [email protected].

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