"Darkness must always be combated positively." ~ 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 4 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 Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual! 

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