Embodied Practices With Marlo

  I was waiting for the train to go to work a couple of days ago + as I was standing, I decided to do an informal + quick mindfulness practice.  This is a great informal practice that you can do anywhere as a way to reconnect with yourself. And remember, this is an informal practice, you can do this for 30 seconds, 1 minute or longer + all dependent on you and your needs!  Here are the steps/suggestions/directions: Take a moment to notice where you are right now.  Are you in line at Starbucks or waiting for your train to arrive. Just take a moment to notice where you are.  What do you see? Do you see buildings, trees or other people? And now slowly + mindfully notice how you are sitting or standing. What is your posture? Are you standing tall or sitting down slouched over. Notice how you stand or sit.  And now, notice your feet. Feel your feet. What sensations do you notice? Are your feet achy, tired or sore? Do you feel tingling sensations or no sensations at all?  Without judging wha

  I decided to take up watercolor painting as part of my mindful self-care practice. With Covid-19 continuing to shape + influence my daily routine, I decided I needed a self-care practice that allowed me to get lost in the moment + simply take the edge of my daily stresses. While having a formal mindfulness meditation practice will always be part of my daily routine, I desperately needed something else to add to the mix. A couple of weeks ago, I came across this video (see below) from a woman named Cynthia's YouTube channel called Mindful Creative Muse.  This practice really helped me to connect to my breath in a way I didn't know I could! I highly recommend you this a try! Cynthia's channel on Youtube called Mindful Creative Muse                                                             I ended up perusing her channel + saw several videos of mindful painting + doodling for stress relief. After scrolling + watching some of her videos, I decided to buy myself a watercolo