🧘🏼♀️Meditation changed my life & it can for you too🧘🏼♀️
Recently I have been speaking on lots of wonderful podcasts and interviews about my journey into meditation & I am reminded of how much this practice has transformed my life.
⏮️MY LIFE BEFORE MEDITATION
– people pleasing
– insecure
– needing validation
– needing to feel loved by others
– anxious to get things right
– unattached to my feelings
– afraid of men
⏭️MY LIFE BECAUSE OF MEDITATION
– peaceful (most of the time)
– fearless
– confident
– unaffaid of failing
– madly in love
– trusting of all good humans & ok to cut out those I don’t trust
– deeply connected to my feelings
– guided by my intuition
Meditation is a practice of being with yourself – get to know yourself & everything begins to change.
Do you meditate? 🧘🏼♀️
#meditation #meditate #mindfulness #calm #selfconfidence #innerpeace #lifegoals #goals #inspiration #transformation #change #trending
📖IT’S STORY TIME📖
I heard this story from my dear friend @radhika_dasa this weekend and it has really stuck with me so I wanted to share it.
What moments of gold are you missing in the present moment by always focussing on the end goal?
#momentsofgold #dontmissthemoment #meditation #inspirationalquotes #inspire #puregold
💖THE WORDS FROM THIS POEM ARE HOW THIS PLACE MAKES ME FEEL💖
Poem by Savanna Jones-Martin
“darling,
If you don’t take time
Time will take you
It will swoop you up and swallow
and suddenly a whole season will have passed
by without you hardly noticing
Though, yes, perhaps
you saw a blur of leaves burst open and change
colour
But did you feel it in your bones?
Did you feel that inside?
The trickle of transformation –
Beckoning you,
Calling
Cooing
Softly
Singing
Sweet lullaby
Whispers of wisdom
And navigation
nudging you in your hearts direction…
Darling
If you don’t take time
Time will take you
So take your time
Your time in your own to own”
Thank you @savannajonesmartin for these beautiful words
🏨: @fsbali @sundarabali
#prtrip #meditation #nature #slowdown #taketime #magicalmoments #travelphotography #travelblogger #trendingreels #meditation
💖WHAT TO DO WITH UNCOMFORTABLE EMOTIONS…💖
#meditation #feelcalm #inspiration #anxietyrelief #anxietysupport #tutorial #trendingreels #bekind #mindfulness #meditate
🩵A NEW KIND OF GATHERING🩵
I want to invite you to a new kind of gathering – A SUNDAY SERVICE that is all about CONNECTION. Something I feel is missing in society at the moment.
We will meet to…
🤍CONNECT
🩵MEDITATE
🤍SHARE
🩵SET INTENTIONS
&
🤍SEND OUR WISHES INTO THE WORLD
Wanna join? Head to the link in my bio to register your interest @maudehirst
Invite your friends, invite your family. Let’s gather!
I can’t wait to see you there 🧘🏼♀️
#gathering #newconnections #community #sundayservice
🧘🏼♀️A FREE WORKSHOP🧘🏼♀️
Are you new to meditation?
Join me this Sunday for a FREE 45 minute workshop
❤️AN INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION
💜Sunday 23rd
💚8pm BST, 3pm ET, 12pm PT
💙Link to join in my bio @maudehirst
Meditation is helpful for stress, anxiety, sleep, calming a busy mind, bringing focus & energy. A little of what we all need right now.
Join me to find out more for yourself.
#meditation #meditate #calmmind #anxietyrelief #stressrelief #workshop #community #inspiration #howtomeditate #help
🏡: @fsbali
🧘🏼♀️WHAT IS MEDITATION?🧘🏼♀️
Get rid of all the misconceptions about meditation and know at its simplest form meditation is just about being with yourself.
Get to know yourself and world starts to open up in new ways.
What is meditation to you?
#fallinlovewithyourself #howtomeditate #whatismeditation #meditate
🌳NATURE IS ALWAYS THE ANSWER🌳
Ever feel like the pace of life gets too fast?
I do & I find the best way to slow down is to reconnect to the rhythm of nature by being in the mountains or surrounded by water 🏔️
@thealpinagstaad was the perfect place to do just that. Nature has an amazing ability to reset our nervous system and calm the mind.
Thank you @thealpinagstaad @indi8o for a perfect stay 🏨
And thank you @myswitzerland @swisstravelsystem for the most picturesque jounrey 🚞
#iloveswitzerland #prtrip #natureistherapy #thealpinagstaad #sixsensesspa
🌴LESSONS FROM THE JUNGLE🌴
The past few days I have spent in the magical @fsbali Sayan and here’s what I learnt…
No matter what the weather the trees & plants constantly adapt to their surrounds
💙absorbing the storm
💚swaying with the wind
💜drinking in the warmth of the sun & moisture from the rain
💛it is constantly in motion
Yet somehow through it all – everything remains calm. It’s roots deep in the earth holding it secure.
Perhaps we can become resilient like the jungle, learning techniques that keep us grounded and calm even when the emotional storms arrive.
A regular meditation practice can become your roots 🧘🏼♀️, securing you to safety when times feel wild and uncertain.
Let’s all be a little more jungle together!!
🏨 @fsbali
👗 @bahhgoose
🩱 @heidikleinswim
#prtrip #bali #fourseasonsbaliatsayan #nature #calmamoungthechaos #deepcalm #meditation #grateful #naturephotography #trending
🩵MY MEMBERS RETREAT 2023🩵
A weekend I won’t be forgetting in a long time. So filled with love, openness and connection.
Thank you to the lovely brands who made the goodie bags so special:
@lululemoneurope
@papier
@pottcandles
@deliciouslyella
@maulirituals
@soulsticelondon
@sensoryretreats
Thank you to my love @tlaws87 for putting the TREAT in RETREAT with your delicious food.
Thank you @annamarie.gough for a beautiful breathwork session.
Thank you members for showing up and bringing all of your brilliance.
I am overflowing with love and gratitude. Roll on retreat 2024
#retreat #meditationretreat #ukretreat #reconnect
🛑stop scrolling and listen🛑
Life feels so fast right now – make sure you’re prioritising moments of stillness.
Even if just for this minute🧘🏼♀️
This week at the beautiful @the_original_fx_mayr I am being reminded of the importance of slowing down for our health.
So whatever you’re doing right now, stop and take a moment for yourself. Slow everything down – what are we rushing for anyway?
Sending love from Austria 🩵
Thank you @the_original_fx_mayr @indi8o for this very special trip.
#oneminutebooster #momentofcalm #takeabreath #meditation #prtrip
⚡️A QUICK ENERGY BOOST⚡️
Start you day strong with this quick and simple exercise. Put a ⚡️in the comments if you feel more energised after doing this.
#energy #changeyourlife #changeyourmindset #breathwork
@peligoni
🤫THIS IS YOUR MOMENT OF PEACE🤫
#momentofpeace #calm #nature #meditation
If you missed @maudehirst live from our Instagram page, here is her Nighttime Meditation Session!
Maude is a meditation expert, author, and speaker, specialising in making meditation and its life-changing benefits accessible to all.
#TheAlpinaGstaad #Gstaad #TAGWellnessSession
🎧MY BBC MUSIC & MEDITATION EPISODE IS NOW LIVE🎧
Head to my bio to listen to the full episode @maudehirst
I can’t wait for you all to hear 🧘🏼♀️✨
I was so excited to create this meditation as the beautiful music that you hear was composed and performed especially for this episode – and it is wonderful.
It seems like the perfect day for it to be released, as it’s #internationalwomensday as the whole crew were women.
Celebrating you all today and this beautiful podcast:
Host: @nao
Composer: @eleanor_haward
Musicians: @bbc_singers
Producer: @charlyparr
Guest & Meditation: Me 😉
I hope you enjoy 🧘🏼♀️💖🧘🏼♀️
@bbcsounds @bbc
#meditation #podcast #bbc #bbcsounds #bbcsingers #meditationpodcast #calm #letitgo
Feeling anxious? TRY THESE TIPS☝️
And BIG NEWS if you are in need of an in person stress release, then Maude and I have just the thing. On 25th April 6-8pm on the rooftop at @theconduitlondon we are hosting an unmissable stress release mini retreat.
Link to book in Maude’s bio or send us a DM (tickets only £25).
#stressrelief #anxietyrelief #miniyogaretreat @theyardscoventgarden
🌴SOAKING UP EVERY LAST MOMENT OF THIS MAGICAL PLACE🌴
It’s amazing what happens when you slow down and observe nature. Everything calms – your breath, your nervous system, your thoughts, you muscles.
Make sure you take some time today to look out into nature. It can teach us a lot if only we pause to notice.
🏨: @fsbali Sayan
👗: @bahhgoose (my new favourite clothing)
#mindfulmoments #meditation #meditate #nature #linen #naturemedicine #slowdownandbreathe #calm
🛑STOP SCROLLING AND BREATHE🛑
Why are we always in such a rush anyway?
Let this video calm the breath and sooth the nervous stystem.
A reminder to take time to get out in nature and soak up the little moments of stillness 🌳
#breathe #findyourcalm #stopscrolling #mentalhealth #lookafteryourself
🌕 HAPPY FULL MOON 🌕
Get your notebooks out and let the illumination of tonight’s moon spark your creativity and bring in some new intentions.
💛Write down 3 things you’re leaving behind you
💚and 3 things you’re inviting in
📹: video from our FULL MOON RETREAT this past weekend. Co-facilitated with @annamarie.gough
We gathered, talked, set intentions, meditated, breathed, ice bathed and sat around a roaring fire – the way that our ancestors would have. Felt like I went back to my @historyvikings roots and loved it.
We will gather again on April 30th for another full moon ceremony – DM for more details
#fullmoon #ceremony #retreat #anxietyrelief #calm #intentions #positivevibes #meditation #meditate #vikings #fire #inspiration
🩵PACE FESTIVAL PELIGONI GREECE🩵
This week was a special one. A week of new connections, unforgettable classes, beautiful scenery & lots of giggles.
Thank you for having me @peligoni
Weeks like this remind me of the importance of slowing down and connecting with ourselves.
If you’re feeling like life is moving too fast, take some time to slow down & breathe. Head to the link in my bio @maudehirst to stay connected.
#peligoni #meditation #travelphotography #travellife #calmlife
🩵A NEW AWARENESS OF LIFE🩵
Last week I had the delight of going to @the_original_fx_mayr for a full body reset.
A retreat like no other that uses the wisdom of medicine (both western & eastern) plus a whole holistic wellbeing approach to help cleanse your entire body, mind and spirit. I learnt lessons on this trip that will last a life time.
I am always amazed at how connected the body & mind truly are – work on your physical health & the mind will clear or you can work on calming your mind & the body will heal too.
Remember to take time to look after yourself today. You deserve it.
Thank you to the entire team @the_original_fx_mayr for an incredible experience. Thank you @indi8o for making it possible 🩵
I am left with a full heart, a healthy body and a peaceful mind and very grateful for it all.
Firing with a whole new energy – get ready world 🔥
#slowdownandlookaround #prtrip #retreat #mindbodysoul
🌎JOURNEY BACK INTO NATURE WITH ME🌎
This weekend I was reminded of the power of reconnecting with nature.
I stayed @my_arbor (meaning my tree) in Italy and observed at as my entire nervous system calmed down by simply being surrounded by the most beautiful nature.
When was the last time you slowed down enough to observe nature? 🌳
What if looking after our well-being was not about adding more things into our lives but instead scheduleding time to do less.
💙To pause
💜To observe
💚To slow down
In a world that celebrates being busy, my invitation is to take time to be rebelliously slow!
🏨: @my_arbor
#prtrip #slowdown #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #natureheals #meditation #breathe #calmdown #hotel #tree
✌️LET IT GO✌️
Have you listened to my episode of The Music & Meditation Podcast on @bbcsounds yet?
@nao and I discuss how to let go of things that no longer work for you and be able to create healthier choices for yourself.
Head to my bio for the link to the full episode & hear the full meditation @maudehirst
🎼 @eleanor_haward
🎤 @bbc_singers
🎬 @charlyparr
#bbc #bbcsounds #podcast #meditate #calm #letitgo #quotes #inspiration #collaboration #bbcpodcast #meditationpodcast