How do we deal with the fear and process of death?
How do we confront it so it does not consume us ?
Its apparent that in my short life so far, I’ve witnessed quite a lot of death in many ways. Loss of loved ones, end of relationships, careers, loss of home ….
As I’ve met people over time, I’ve realised death is still a taboo subject. Though one of the most certain things we all see guaranteed.
As I explored my own thoughts/feelings of death. I learnt something quite profound. That actually my fear about death was based on the process of dying. The state of Death itself, was unknown…. and in a way seemed like it could be quite blissful once arrived at. I also learnt that through my acceptance of death emerged my ability to embrace a full life and take opportunities as they came , and a drive to share everything I knew and learnt about this wonderful life with others should they desire to listen.
I really enjoy leading my meditation clases. I take a semi atypical approach.
Whilst picturing ourselves in a forest or on a beach can be soothing,..my intention is to use my work and skills for true profound transformation at a deep level.
This means integrating different tools such as EFT, mirror work, gentle embodied movement, breath, mudras and more. It means looking at the shadow and finding blind spots in our consciousness.
It means bringing up those taboo, difficult subjects and creating space for people to release trauma, patterns, limiting beliefs, negativity and expand.
Inspired by my own experiences and inner reflections, as well as leading my yoga for the blind session; where notably those without site…live in ‘darkness’ everyday…. I designed a meditation class on death.
I have to admit it felt beautiful.. and amazing to be able to facilitate this for my students.
We utilised Kumbhaka pranayama (withholding the inhale after exhale) in Shavasana (corpse pose)
The meditation cut through the mental chatter and broke down the fear matrix that usually traps people in fearful, anxious or agitated behaviours.
We explored the depths of what each persons soul needed. What mattered and what didn’t. And through this understanding what is important to move ahead and smile from the deepest place in the heart.
It was such a pleasure to lead this. Admittedly I have people of mixed ages in my class, some young and some older.
A friend asked me what it was like leading a death meditation for some people who were in their late 60s.
My answer: a divine pleasure.
It’s always a pleasure for me to help uncover and create space for those things that maybe people don’t get the space to talk about and explore.. and well regards to age there is s commonality beyond that between us as people..age isn’t a big deal to me, and the reality death doesn’t just come because you get older, it can come anytime for any of us. .. we all can feel scared, we all can at any age act from an unhealthy place because of it.
I’m bursting with excitement as this is just a taste of my offerings and I’m hatching some plans for some deep transformational work for you all as I rebrand my business.
Next workshop is this Sunday 16th 4.45pm. at urban Zen in Swansea, detoxification and twists. We will have yin yoga and meditation after, 6.30pm releasing trauma and fear from the hips🙏
Next workshop is this Sunday 16th 4.45pm. at urban Zen in Swansea, detoxification and twists. We will have yin yoga and meditation after, 6.30pm releasing trauma and fear from the hips🙏
Www.urbanzenyogacafe.com workshops tab to book online! £15 +7 (£22) a small price to pay for a slice of liberation! Take advantage whilst I’m in Swansea.. I leave for a bit soon😁
