| If you are a writer the chances are you have | | | | Easy Yoga Meditation Exercise |
| suffered from writers block at some point. | | | | 1. Find a quiet space, where you will not be |
| Writer's blocks are the days where you stare at | | | | disturbed. |
| your computer, or blank sheet of paper and | | | | 2. Do a few gentle yoga poses, such as the |
| desperately search for ideas and inspiration to | | | | Seated Forward Bend or gentle backward bends. |
| write. The longer you stare at the blank computer | | | | 3. Sit on a chair, make sure your feet touch the |
| screen or notepad on your desk, the more | | | | floor, keep your back straight and head held high. |
| stressed and uninspired you become, until | | | | Rest your hands on your lap. |
| eventually you give up and say "I'll start again | | | | 4. Slowly close your eyes, relax your shoulders |
| tomorrow". | | | | and jaw. Allow your toes to relax and spread out. |
| This sort of behaviour can set up a pattern, you | | | | 5. Take a couple deep breaths in and out, through |
| get your heart intent on writing, yet for some | | | | your nose. Allow each breath to be deeper and |
| reason, you just don't seem to get the right | | | | longer as you breathe out. |
| words out, or worse still, there are no words in | | | | 6. Spend a few minutes allowing your thoughts to |
| your head, just a jumbled selection of moth balls | | | | settle as you focus on your breath. |
| and shopping lists of things you could be doing.... If | | | | 7. Keep your eyes closed and bring your attention |
| you are committed to your craft or even if | | | | to your forehead |
| writing is a hobby, you want to reduce the | | | | 8. In the dark space between your eyes, image a |
| amount of time feeling blocked and uninspired. | | | | candle glowing brightly. |
| What can you do to help inspire you and get you | | | | 9. Hold that image in your third eye as you stay |
| writing again? | | | | focused on watching the bright candle flame |
| As a Yoga Teacher and aspiring writer, I find | | | | steadily glowing. |
| yoga meditation exercises an ideal tool to help me | | | | 10. Keep your breath steady as you inhale and |
| get into the zone, especially on days when time is | | | | exhale gently through your nose. |
| short and I feel pressurised to write as scheduled. | | | | 11. Stay still and focus on this image for 2 - 7 |
| Meditation has the ability to calm your mind and | | | | minutes. |
| clear your head of negative thoughts and | | | | 12. Slowly open your eyes, take one more deep |
| emotions. It encourages you to release stress, | | | | breath in and slowly exhale; sit still for a few |
| relax, unlock your creativity and get in the zone. | | | | minutes, observing the space, quiet and silence all |
| Once your mind is calm and clear it is easier for | | | | around. |
| you to focus and write from your heart. | | | | So, if you are feeling stuck, and suffering from |
| If you are feeling stuck and lack inspiration, try | | | | Writer's Block then practice this easy meditation |
| the following easy yoga meditation exercise which | | | | exercise. I would love to know how you get on, |
| you can do at your desk to release tension and | | | | and how easy you found this meditation in helping |
| spur your mind and body into writing mode. | | | | you get into the zone. |