Reflections, learnings & meditation practices to inspire a mindful & happy life.
Kathy is a yoga teacher with Urban Yogis (www.urbanyogissg.com) and a practising Craniosacral Therapist based in Singapore. To connect with Kathy, follow her on IG @dirtyhippieyogi
In this episode, Kathy restarts the podcast with a story of 2022 and grief - the bittersweetness of living and dying. She shares about her loss and reflection of life and death being part of a cosmic rhythm. She also talks about how it's important to learn to tolerate one's own helplessness as we navigate the grief of others. An emotional listen for those who may find some respite in the words of someone grieving and learning.
17 Oct 2021
Ep 17: The power in safe spaces & access to joy
In this episode, Kathy shares from the heart about what’s been creating her joy spiral of late; how establishing safety or nurturing safe relationships or environments are crucial in healing, connection, joy and gratitude in one’s life. A vulnerable episode that is intended for deeper reflection on your own relationships and environment.
2 Oct 2021
Ep 16: Wake up your nervous system in one breath
In this episode, Kathy shares a very simple breathing technique that will energise you instantly. A lot of the time, breathing techniques are taught to relax and down regulate our nervous system but there are plenty of practices that can help invigorate or up-regulate as well. On days you feel sluggish, lethargic or needing a quick pick-me-up, try this breathing exercise and see how it interacts with your nervous system!
19 Sept 2021
Ep 15: Love is as love does
In this week's episode, Kathy reflects on love and how it's so important to wed the feeling with the deed; how meaningful it is to have our intentions align with our acts of love. We are all here to make meaning in this world and mindfulness isn't just about noticing and observing the thoughts & emotions within ourselves but is also about authentically and mindfully relating to the people around us.
5 Sept 2021
Ep 14: Learning to Meditate, Train Your Mind
In this episode, Kathy shares how meditation practice can feel like puppy training; how it’s so important to practice consistency and discipline but equally kind and patient. This is a short and gentle reminder to pace yourselves in your practice. Show up, meet yourself wherever you are and observe without judgement. Find your personal anchors and use them to ground you back into the present moment.
28 Aug 2021
Ep 13: Self-love; knowing & being yourself
In this episode, Kathy shares about self-love and how its not just about being happy or doing a checklist of things that make you so. It's about setting a high standard for yourself; giving yourself the permission to speak loudly, to take up space, to be honest & open about who you are, to not be afraid of what people have to say for it. At the end of the episode, she shares one of her favourite affirmation practices that is part of the Mindfully Me Meditation Card Deck.
21 Aug 2021
Ep 12: Life Lessons in Pottery
In this episode, Kathy shares some her insights and lessons learned through pottery. Much like mindfulness, how being present and grounded in the here and now has helped her appreciate the beauty of clay work. In the process also learning not to be moulded by clay but to stay anchored in herself, mustering the self confidence needed to hold the calm in the eye of a storm.
14 Aug 2021
Ep 11: Express Love, Overcome Negativity Bias
In this episode, Kathy shares how mindfulness allows us to tap into more happiness by intentionally choosing to express love and gratitude. Love is the most beautiful when it is expressed and in doing so we can shift out of any negativity spiral we may find ourselves in.
8 Aug 2021
Ep 10: Understanding What You Need; Identifying Resources
Our body is innately intelligent and doing the work of finding balance for us but sometimes can go out of whack when we don’t pay attention to our accessible resources. In this episode, Kathy shares a little bit more about why resources are useful to understand, internal, external, positive and negative; ultimately how orientating to them can help you find your way back to balance and health.
1 Aug 2021
Ep 9: Relaxed Presence - A Guided Practice
In this episode, enjoy a full guided practice with Kathy in which you will learn how effortlessly become aware of your body and mind, helping you de-stress and guiding you to relax open to tap into the living presence within you.
25 Jul 2021
Ep 8: Learning to Rest & Quiet, Non-linear Growth
In this episode Kathy shares a personal and raw reflection of her process in the last couple of months; an inquiry into her need to strive and work hard at life, why it's important to consistently reflect and make space for rest. Finally, she shares her reflection on growth at period in life where it feels like nothing is changing or moving forward. The sort of episode that is best listened to when you have a moment of quiet to sit with a warm cup of tea and a journal to pen your own thoughts and reflections.
18 Jul 2021
Ep 7: Body Awareness Meditation
This is simple body awareness practice that helps find more presence in yourself and the world around you. A deeply grounding practice that invites you to orientate to the weight, outline, skin and internal sensations in your body. Find some time to lie down on your back and enjoy a mindful pause to check in with yourself.
10 Jul 2021
Ep 6: Meditation, Dissociation and Spiritual Bypassing
In this episode, Kathy explores meditation and the concept of dissociation that can sometimes get confused with the equanimous feeling during the practice. She touches on why dissociation happens and the dangers of spiritual bypassing when we adopt a "meditative attitude" towards difficult topics, discomfort or pain that one may experience in the present moment.
3 Jul 2021
Ep 5: I am slowly learning (guided meditation)
This week on the Mindfully Me Podcast, Kathy will read one of her recent pieces titled "I am slowly learning" as a guided meditation. Find a comfortable place to settle and hold yourself in this short practice.
26 Jun 2021
Ep 4: Gratitude vs. Entitlement
This episode is a slightly longer chat format about Kathy's personal and heartfelt reflection on gratitude; how choosing to be grateful and rising above entitlements is a conscious decision we can all make to help us find meaning, joy and purpose in life.
19 Jun 2021
Ep 3: Orientation to Joy & Happiness
In this episode, Kathy explores why it's so important to remember to orientate to joy and happiness in our everyday life, especially in this age of a pandemic. At the end of the episode, practice a gratitude meditation as part of the Mindfully Me Meditation Card Deck. (https://www.kathygabrielyoga.com/mindfully-me)
12 Jun 2021
Ep 2: Meditation & establishing new habits
If you have been struggling to meditate consistently, start small & simple. In this episode, Kathy shares 4 things to think about when establishing a habit. At the end of the episode, practice a simple intentional breathing exercise as part of the Mindfully Me Meditation Card Deck. (https://www.kathygabrielyoga.com/mindfully-me)
6 Jun 2021
Launch Episode: Mindfully Me
Launch Episode of Mindfully Me Podcast with Kathy Gabriel (https://www.instagram.com/dirtyhippieyogi/)
For Mindfully Meditation Card Deck, click here (https://www.kathygabrielyoga.com/mindfully-me).
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