Resilience & Grace

Mary McCarthy
Resilience & Grace

WELCOME to "Resilience & Grace" with Mary McCarthy. Mary shares her teachings through meditation and conversation. Expect "moments of grace" in each episode. It is an invitation to connect your mind, body, and spirit. Learn more about Mary and her teachings online at www.mary-mccarthy.com

  1. 08/14/2022

    Meditation: Experience the Five Koshas

    Explore the five koshas, or layers of being in this meditation. The five sheaths include: Annamaya kosha (physical body)Pranamaya kosha (energy body) Manomaya kosha (mental body) Vijnanamaya kosha (wisdom body) Anandamaya kosha (bliss body). Each layer takes you deeper into your true inner Self as you rest in a state of joy and pure bliss. This episode wraps us season #5. Thank you for exploring a variety of yoga and wellness topics and meditation practices with ...

    14 min

  2. 07/31/2022

    Witnessing Your Thoughts

    One of the main benefits o meditation and turning the mind inward is the ability to mindfully witness thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Tara Brach calls this our superpower. Mindful witnessing is having the ability to know you are aware of being aware. You become a neutral observer of your own life. The witness place inside you is simple awareness, the part of you that is aware of everything. Our gateway to a deeper sense of peace, freedom, and joy is understanding that you are more than your...

    11 min

  3. 07/17/2022

    Meditation: Witnessing Mind

    In this meditation, you will expand your awareness and notice physical sensations, thoughts, and feelings in the present moment. Witnessing the present moment is our superpower as humans.This practice helps us remember that we are more than our sensations, thoughts, or feelings. We also practice noticing without judgment and living a more mindful life. To learn more and practice present-moment awareness, join Mary in her online studio to access a comprehensive library of yoga classes. Visit s...

    9 min

  4. 06/26/2022

    Benefits of Practicing Yoga Outdoors

    While yoga studios are often relaxing, quiet, climate-controlled Zen environments, nothing can beat warm sunshine on your face, a gentle breeze on your skin, and the smell of cut grass and its coolness under the soles of your feet. In this episode, Mary shares 5 benefits of practicing yoga outside the studio or home. Heightens your connection to nature.Strengthens your balance skills.Deepens your meditation practice.Enhances your ability to soak in the view.Transports your yoga prac...

    10 min

  5. 06/12/2022

    Meditation: Body Scan

    Body scan meditation is a good way to release the physical tension you might not realize you're experiencing. It is a mindfulness-based intervention and involves paying attention to parts of the body and bodily sensations in a gradual sequence from your feet to your head. You are invited to lie down on a comfortable surface or sit in a chair with your legs uncrossed and feet flat on the ground.Subscribe to my newsletter and stay current with upcoming special events, blog posts, and resou...

    14 min

  6. 05/29/2022

    Restorative vs. Yin Yoga: What is the Difference?

    Did you know yin yoga and restorative yoga are not the same things? From the outside, the practices look similar because they both include long holds, utilize props, are slow and introverted practice, and focus on opening the body over time instead of through dynamic movement. If you are wanting a restful yoga practice to help you decompress and relax, do you know which one to choose? As a yoga teacher of both styles, I get asked this question often. From the outside, restorative an...

    18 min

  7. 05/15/2022

    Meditation: Inner Joy

    Release tension from the body and mind as you turn toward clarity and inner joy. Cultivate tranquillity and bliss as you let go of your thoughts about the future and the past and lean into your innate joy. Mary McCarthy is a Certified Health and Fitness Instructor with The American College of Sports Medicine and an E-RYT 500 yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance.You can schedule a FREE consultation with Mary and learn more about what offerings may be best for you. Visit her website w...

    11 min

  8. 05/01/2022

    Yoga for Stress and Anxiety

    WELCOME to season #5! I am kicking off this season with a very important topic that is near and dear to my heart, anxiety and mental health. May is National Mental Health Awareness month and I am sharing my journey with anxiety. Yoga and meditation are wonderful tools to help someone manage their stress and anxiety and in this episode, I will share with you specific practices that help me when I am not teaching on my mat. Here are a few additional resources you may find helpful:1. Yoga Nidra ...

    22 min
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About

WELCOME to "Resilience & Grace" with Mary McCarthy. Mary shares her teachings through meditation and conversation. Expect "moments of grace" in each episode. It is an invitation to connect your mind, body, and spirit. Learn more about Mary and her teachings online at www.mary-mccarthy.com

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  • Creator
    Mary McCarthy
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Resilience & Grace
  • Show Website
    Resilience & Grace

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