Balancing the Mind: Meditation to Release Negative Thinking

🧘‍♀️ Welcome to Balancing The Mind with Laura Goellner, Yoga Therapist! 🌟

Course Headline: Identify Cognitive Distortions, Take Away Their Power, Build Internal Support with Therapeutic Meditation

Introduction: The mind has a remarkable capacity to shape our perception of the world. However, sometimes it can create a distorted view that emphasizes the negative aspects of life. In psychology, these are known as "Cognitive Distortions" – unhelpful patterns of thought that can lead to worry, anxiety, and self-doubt. While these thought patterns are natural, recognizing and counteracting them is key to maintaining mental health and wellness. This course, led by Laura Goellner E-RYT, C-IAYT, will guide you through the process of identifying these distortions, understanding their impact on your mind and yoga practice, and learning strategies to take their power away.

What You'll Learn:

• 12 Common Cognitive Distortions and how they manifest in our thoughts.
• Examples of each unhelpful thought pattern for better understanding.
• The role of these patterns within the context of Yoga and Meditation.
• Techniques to counterbalance these negative thoughts and restore clarity.

Key Discussions:

• The Yoga therapy View of "thinking" and how it relates to mental health.
• Understanding "Vrittis" as the fluctuations in the mind that can obscure our true nature and create suffering.
• Exploring "Samskara" – the well-worn patterns of thought that become habitual.
• The concept of Neuroplasticity and its importance in creating new, positive thought patterns.
• Specific meditation practices designed to cultivate kind, supportive thoughts within your mind.

Course Structure:

A harmonious blend of LECTURE and PRACTICE will enable you to not only understand the concepts but also apply them effectively in your daily life.

Practical Meditation Practices Include:

• A meditation focused on appreciating the brain's neuroplasticity.
• A meditation with Mantra to disrupt and replace worry cycles.
• A visualization meditation for envisioning things going well.
• A self-feedback loop practice to encourage positivity.
• Techniques to reframe thoughts in a way that your inner voice sounds like a kind friend.
• A 1-hour Yoga practice incorporating gratitude to achieve balance in the mind.

Additional Resources:

• PDFs of visuals used during the course for your reference.
• A student Q&A session from the live course to address common questions and deepen understanding.

For Yoga Teachers & Yoga Therapists:

Continuing Education Credits are available for eligible professionals.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out through Udemy Messenger. I am here to support your journey towards a kinder, more balanced internal world! 🌈

About Your Instructor:

Laura Goellner OTR/L, E-RYT, C-IAYT, CLT is an Occupational Therapist with over 13 years of clinical experience in physical rehabilitation. She began practicing yoga in 2003 and has been teaching since 2005. Laura earned her designation as a Yoga Therapist in 2017 and has extensive training in massage therapy, treatment of neurological conditions, and specialized work with the lymphatic system. Her aim is to share the tools of yoga to foster greater self-understanding and assist in your journey of healing and self-development.

Join Laura Goellner on this transformative course as we explore the power of meditation to release negative thinking and embrace a more balanced, healthy mind. Let's embark on this journey together! 🧘‍♂️✨