A gift from the Universe - a gift from mangala - RELAX

https://soundcloud.com/nicola-zammit/yoga-nidra-with-nicky-yoga-mangala

Recently the most powerful words I have read were this 'You were born to be real, not the ideas of perfection that you have in your head.'   I know not who the author of these words is or was, but I would like to show my gratitude for them as they struck a chord within me that said - it is ok, lie back, close your eyes and think that you are beautiful.  Take pause and listen to your heart, give your heart the space to sing to you and listen, listen, listen.  You deserve these moments.

I was born in Essex, UK 1972, to a wonderful working class family that loved this bundle of a little girl.  Through my life so far the world has shown me so very much, love, heartache, pain, joy, tears and rainbows.  There has been violence, deceit, struggle, death, addictions, loss, rejection, trauma and pain.  There has been discovery, love, joy, truth, excitement, explorations, energy, friendships, forgiveness, growth and moments of complete peace.  Life for me so far has been replete, full in one way or another.  And for the last 14 years there has been YOGA, this in so many ways has saved me and taken me on much wider discoveries.  At this time I give to you this recording made in Kathmandu several years ago, and gives the gift of pause.  Take it, share it, and listen to your heart, listen listen listen, see that you were born to be real, and that in that you are beautifully perfect.

Wishing you all the greatest journey of recognizing your beautiful selves. 

Om Lokha Somastha Sukhino bhavantu

May all beings find harmony, balance and eternal peace.

My gratitude to the Universe and to all living entities and for the practice.

Love from the heart

mangala - nicky

recording is 17 minutes long of complete and deep relaxation - take it!

Prana the original and vital life force.

Are we breath, are we air, are we oxygen?  Are we the earth, water or fire?  Or are we nothing but what we call in Sanskrit - Prana - the original life force; the vital life force.  Prana - a constant movement of energy.

Prana is our life, an invisible force that weaves throughout all creation.  A cosmic energy that can be used to amplify our human experience.

Take time to put yourself on pause for a moment and tune into the feeling of your prana.  Concentrate your mind at the palms of your hands and finger tips, see if you can feel the vibration or tingly feeling of prana.  Is it strong, smooth or weak?

This source of life can be increased by the practice of yoga, pranayama (breathing techniques) meditation, acupuncture, eating a diet of high pranic foods such as leafy greens and cucumbers, laughing, making loving actions and living your dreams.  Finding the compassion within you for yourself and all living entities, finding the love that you truly are - for yourself and for the whole world.

Let us laugh more and honour the original and vital life force that you truly are.

Have beautiful days, fill your hearts and smile for yourself

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti 

mangala - nicky

Open Sivananda classes this week at Bukoto Heights Appartments, Bukoto, Kampala - Wednesday 5-6.15pm and Gems Cambridge International School, Butabika, Kampala - Thursday 5-6.30pm.  See you on the mat!