Thank you @erinwilbs 💙 Blu Matter project's 40 hour training was an amazing introduction to the core concepts of Trauma-Informed practices and teaching approaches. As a yoga teacher I feel much better informed of universe of issues around mental health, such as trauma, addiction, stigma, depression - and how I can be a better facilitator to those I have the opportunity to work with. Want to learn more and connect for future trainings? Email us at events@blumatterproject.com 
Our biggest task is not about discovering self love but is about overcome the barriers we have built against it. When we find the courage to push through these walls , to know and embrace ourselves in all our humanness, our imperfections and rejections, we also open the doors to a more open, caring and emphatic connection to others. Life is constantly changing and one thing that remains constant is its impermanece. People, events, days come and go. But true self love will always remain with you when you keep nurturing it. A good way to reconnect to yourself and practice self love could be practicing one of the activities below; Spend time doing the things that help you connect with your inner self. Practice self love activities like yoga and mindfulness. Spend more time with people that bring positivity and that truly love and care for you Feed your mind and soul by reading inspirational material Practice forgiveness Be in nature Journal 🙋🏼♀️Which of the above you do already? 🙋🏼♀️Tag your friends below. Lets spread the love Via @noharanda 
Feeling emotions not surprisingly can be painful. That's why so many of us don't do it. Instead we ignore our emotions or try our best to dismiss them. Anything we can do that help us get rid of our feelings we try to turn to. But it's really important to do your best to sit with your feelings and emotions! Sitting with our emotions simply means allowing them to exist, resisting the urge to get rid of them, and not judging ourselves for having them in the 1st place. Here is a simple beginner's guide to get started. 
The most powerful skill you can develop to inspire change, leadership & safety is active listening. This time of year is hard and learning how to listen more than speak will help you & others you care about. Tips on active listening 👂 • keep an open mind • don’t multitask during the conversation so put your phone away • avoid prejudice & don’t pass judgement • paraphrase and ask probing questions to show that you are listening and understand • don’t change the topic or make the conversation about you • make eye contact, focus on the person talking • don’t listen to respond, listen to understand • remember your body language speaks volumes Text from our friends over at @not9to5_ 🤍 
Have you listened to our last episode with Hali Schwartz? She shares with us how the teachings of yoga philosophy can help us with the challenges of our everyday lives. Listen in on the Mindful Matter Podcast! @haliyog www.yogahali.com Check out her book 》》》 One without a Second: The Seeds of Yoga Philosophy from Root to Sprout 
Goodness how relevant is this? There's a name this phenomenon: temporal disintegration. Image @doot_doodles 
How to do a one-minute business meditation First, you need a timer. I like the insight timer app since it’s also office-friendly. I set the volume to low, put the timer to one minute, and hit start. Close your eyes. Put your arms on your lap or on the chair’s arm rest. Breathe slowly. Focus on your breathing. If your mind slips away to work on a problem, gently direct it back to your breathing. Counting each breath helps keep your mind from wandering away. That is all there is to it. When the time is up, I do something else. ... Wanna read more? We just posted the full article on our Facebook page! (Excerpt from factor-this.com) 
Psychology in the curriculum. It's a necessity, not a luxury. Via @mitch.wallis