Why would you meditate, It makes the unconsious, Conscious.

In the intricate web of our minds, there exist three distinct realms: the conscious, the subconscious, and the unconscious. While the conscious mind holds the thoughts and memories we're aware of, and the subconscious manages automatic functions like breathing, it's the enigmatic unconscious that often holds sway over our lives, shaping our personalities and influencing our behaviors, but we can't see that is in the unconscious mind in our day to day life. You will start to notice patterns that you hold as you gain awareness, but you do not really get into the unconscious, until you get quiet enough for long enough or a trained therapist asks you the right questions. 

The unconscious mind, is shadowy repository of our deepest fears, desires, and experiences, and remains largely hidden from our conscious awareness. Yet, it exerts a profound influence over our lives, dictating our resilience, temperament, and sense of self. It's where our anxieties, self-doubts, and deeply ingrained patterns reside, often steering the course of our thoughts and actions without our conscious consent.

Meditation or shadow work practices aimed at illuminating the unconscious mind, serve as a gateway to self-discovery and transformation. By delving into deep meditative states, we access theta brainwaves, allowing us to glimpse the contents of our unconscious. Here lie the root causes of our challenges, buried beneath layers of subconscious conditioning. These practices enable us to bring these hidden fears and experiences into the light, facilitating healing and growth.

Our minds operate within a complex feedback loop, constantly processing sensory information and laying down neural pathways in response. These pathways, akin to superhighways in the brain, form the basis of our beliefs, behaviors, and emotional responses. Over time, repeated experiences solidify these pathways, shaping our perceptions of ourselves and the world around us. Through meditation we disrupt the subconscious feedback loop, challenging deeply ingrained beliefs and reframing our perceptions. By examining the origins of our thoughts and emotions, we dismantle old neural pathways and create new ones based on self-awareness and compassion. This process allows us to release the grip of the past  and rewrite the narratives that no longer serve us.

Meditation serves as a powerful tool for creating new neural pathways and fostering self-awareness. By quieting the mind and dropping into a state of deep relaxation, we create space for introspection and insight. As unconscious fears and experiences surface, we greet them with compassion and curiosity, allowing them to dissipate in the light of awareness.

In the journey of self-discovery, shadow work, and meditation serves as a guiding light, illuminating the depths of our unconscious and facilitating profound transformation. By embracing meditation and cultivating self-awareness, we unravel the mysteries of our minds and reclaim agency over our thoughts and behaviors. As we embark on this journey of healing and growth, may we remember that change begins within, and true liberation lies in the courage to confront our shadows and embrace the light of self-acceptance and compassion.

All of our yoga classes and women's circles will have a taste of meditation in them, come see if meditation is right for you!