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A gentle and relaxing compassion and self-love body scan to help you have a restful sleep - just like you deserve, dear warrior. Really hope it helps.
Massive thanks to Ønetent from Pixabay for the beautiful background music.
Thanks so much as always for listening :)
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Start Date: 16 February 2025 (Sydney, Australia AEDT time)
Class Size: Small and intimate, with a maximum of 12 participants
Includes: 4 one-hour Teams sessions, student workbook (PDF), guided & self-guided practice + FREE 2-month access to the Mind the Pain Endometriosis Meditations app, and more!
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Visualisation is a powerful tool for pain relief, allowing us to use the mind’s imagery to ease discomfort and promote healing.
By focusing on positive, calming images, we can influence how our brain perceives pain and activate the body’s natural relaxation response. This meditation will guide you on a soothing journey, inviting you to imagine a peaceful place where your pain can soften and heal.
Massive thanks to Music by teodholina from Pixabay for the beautiful background music.
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*Explicit Content* (you've been warned!)
While this meditation may not be for everyone, research shows that swearing can create a measurable analgesic effect, reducing pain perception by as much as 33 percent.
This effect can be particularly potent in individuals who don’t normally swear - allowing them to release any built-up tension or stress.
For endo warriors, swearing can have an amazing impact on our mental health and well-being, especially during a painful flare-up (just be sure to respect any sensitive ears that may be within earshot!). Really hope it helps, warrior.
Massive thanks to Dana Music from Pixabay for the beautiful background music.
Study reference, if interested: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7204505/
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Body compassion and gratitude have been shown to help reduce our pain and increase our capacity to cope.
This meditation allows us to recognise all our body does for us, while showering it with some much deserved compassion and love. Really hope it helps, warrior.
Massive thanks to Grand_Project from Pixabay for the beautiful background music.
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A simple breath work meditation to help you expel any of the bad feelings you’re having today.
Remember to take breath work meditations at your own pace and just follow the rhythm you’re most comfortable with :)
Really hope you enjoy, warrior.
Massive thanks Zakhar Valaha from Pixabay
for the beautiful background music.
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Self-compassion and body compassion are amazing tools to help us find some bit of relief, especially on the really bad days.
When we turn towards ourselves and witness the pain - while asking our body what it needs - we’re able to create safety and trust from within, while validating this traumatic experience.
This can convince the brain and body that we’ve always got our back and can get through this (even if it feels impossible). Really hope it helps, warrior.
Massive thanks to Dana Music from Pixabay for the beautiful background music.
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Studies have shown that practicing gratitude can significantly reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, and even physical pain.
When we actively acknowledge the good in our lives —whether it’s something as simple as a moment of peace or the support of a loved one — we begin to counteract the brain’s natural tendency to dwell on negativity.
This is especially important for us endo warriors, as there can be a lot of negativity in our lives to focus on because of our pain. Really hope it helps, warrior.
Massive thanks to Piotr Witowski from Pixabay
for the beautiful background music.
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Progressive muscle relaxation meditations are one of the most evidence-based mindfulness techniques for pain relief, based on decades of research and success.
It allows us to understand what tension and relaxation feel like in the body, ensuring we’re not inadvertently tensing muscles that could lead to more pain. You’ll notice it continues to improve each time you practice it.
Be careful when engaging certain muscle groups and don’t pressure yourself to tense anything you’re not comfortable with. And be sure to take the breathing element at your own pace, ensuring you feel comfortable. Really hope it helps, warrior.
Massive thanks to Alan Frijns from Pixabay
for the beautiful background music.
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Visualisation meditations are some of the most powerful mindfulness tools to manage our pain.
Through the power of releasing the ball of energy - whether it be pain, anxiety or any discomfort - we’re able to feel in control, allowing us to be empowered in this journey. Really hope it helps, warrior.
A special shoutout to Yogi Bryan and his wonderful meditation workshop I attended that helped inspire this one :)
Massive thanks to Piotr Witowski from Pixabay for the beautiful background music.
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When we’re stressed or anxious, either because of our endometriosis or other life stressors, we can inadvertently make our pain symptoms worse, sadly.
Mantra meditations are important for calming stress and anxiety because they provide a simple, focused way to quiet the mind. Repeating a soothing word or phrase helps to break the cycle of anxious thoughts and brings a sense of calm and peace.
This practice can lower stress levels, promote relaxation, and improve overall emotional well-being. Really hope it helps, warriors.
Special thanks to Piotr Witowski from Pixabay for the beautiful background music.
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Breath work and counting meditations help focus the mind and regulate the body's stress response, which is so crucial when you're in pain.
This meditation allows us a moment to slow down, pause and breathe - helping us feel calmer and more relaxed. Really hope you enjoy, warrior.
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The brain can have a really hard time differentiating between real and imagined experiences. Thankfully, we can use this to our advantage, especially when dealing with life's difficult moments.
Visualising things going well can ease fear and anxiety by creating a positive mindset and fostering a sense of control over the situation that’s causing us stress - allowing us to show up differently in the world. This is particularly helpful for endo warriors, who can so often feel like we're lacking control because of our intense pain.
This meditation helps provide a focused, calm space to visualise it going well - thereby helping to reinforce positive thinking and reduce overall stress levels. You’ve got this, warrior.
Thanks to Leigh Robinson from Pixabay for the beautiful background music.
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Hey warriors, this is just a quick note about my new app - which currently has a free 8 day challenge!!
No pressure at all, but if you're interested, you can download it at the link in my bio, or by following the link below.
Thanks so so much as always for listening, warriors. I honestly couldn't have done this without all of your support :)
https://onelink.to/mindthepain
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Consciousness meditations are a beautiful way to expand our awareness beyond ourselves.
This can be particularly helpful when we’re feeling isolated from the throws of this illness. Really hope it helps, warrior.
Massive thanks to by Leigh Robinson from Pixabay for the beautiful background music.
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Mantras are important on stressful and busy days because they provide a simple, repeatable focus that can calm the mind and reduce anxiety - thereby helping to manage our pain.
This mantra reminds us warriors that we can approach a busy day without fear or stress, because we’ve got all the tools we need to nail it. It was given to me by my amazing therapist years ago and helps me all of the time.
Really hope you enjoy.
Massive thanks to Alex Wit from Pixabay for the beautiful background music.
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It can be so easy to turn away from ourselves when we’re in pain.
Loving-kindness and self-compassion meditations help to greatly reduce our endometriosis pain by fostering a sense of emotional well-being and safety within ourselves - thereby reducing the perception of pain and helping us connect more with ourselves and our bodies.
These meditations promote positive emotions and self-acceptance, which can counteract the stress and anxiety often associated with chronic pain.
By cultivating a compassionate attitude towards ourselves and others, we can help reduce pain intensity and create an enhanced ability to cope with the challenges of endometriosis. Really hope it helps, warriors.
Special thanks to https://pixabay.com/users/relaxingtime-17430502/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=131317 from https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=131317 for the beautiful background music. -
While cats may not be for everyone, science shows that the vibrations from their purring can reduce stress and help you relax. Having a purring cat nearby can also bring comfort and lower blood pressure - which can make the endo pain feel a lot less intense.
It’s a bit of an odd approach, but this meditation helps us connect with our comfort animals that give us relief from our pain. Hope you enjoy, warrior.
Massive thanks to Maksym Dudchyk from Pixabay for the beautiful background music.
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Fatigue can be the hardest thing to contend with some days. Rest through meditation is important for managing endometriosis fatigue because it allows the body and mind to relax deeply, reducing stress and conserving our precious energy.
By incorporating regular meditation, we can improve our overall energy levels and better cope with the chronic fatigue associated with endometriosis.
This meditation is specifically designed for those days when the fatigue is at its worst and we just need some time to rest and recuperate - even just a little bit. Really hope it helps, warrior.
Massive thanks to Alex Wit from Pixabay
for the beautiful background music.
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