Meditation & Yoga with Melissa Abbott

Earth Day, April 22, 2024 Three Bindu Meditation with Ocean Sounds and Healing Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Earth Day 2024 Three Bindu Meditation with Ocean Sounds and Healing Crystal Bowl Sound Bath by Shubha Melissa Abbott.  Recorded live at TreeTop Yoga, 3a Pond Rd., Gloucester, MA, www.treetopyoga.com, during a Gentle and Restorative Earth Day Yoga Class. Immerse yourself in a blissful meditation experience with this special Earth Day 2024 Three Bindu Meditation podcast featuring soothing ocean sounds and a healing crystal bowl sound bath. In this unique episode, we will guide you through a series of meditative practices designed to help you find inner peace, balance, and harmony. The gentle sounds of the ocean (Recorded at Braces Cove in Gloucester, MA) will transport you to a state of relaxation, while the crystal bowl sound bath's healing vibrations will help clear your energy and promote healing on a deep level. Are you seeking a meaningful way to connect with nature and celebrate Earth Day? Look no further than our Earth Day meditation podcast. In this special episode, we will guide you through a relaxing and grounding meditation that will help you connect with the earth and appreciate the beauty of your connection to the earth and the natural world. Whether you're a seasoned meditator or new to the practice, this podcast is perfect for anyone looking to cultivate a deeper connection with the planet and find peace and tranquility in the midst of our busy lives. Tune in to our Earth Day meditation podcast and start your journey towards a more mindful and sustainable way of living. Thank you for Listening. Recorded for the benefit of all Beings. To learn more about my books, cards, art, yoga class schedule, podcast, and sound healing events: https://linktr.ee/melissaabbott

Settling the Prana Shakti Yoga Nidra Meditation recorded live at Blue Hot Yoga in Swampscott, Ma  with Melissa Abbott This is a foundational Tantric Yoga Meditation Practice technique to get you ready for deeper states of Meditation. It is very important to be able to learn to settle life force energy in the body to further the inner meditative practices. This is an exploration of Tantric Yoga Meditation in the form of Yoga Nidra container. In this relaxing and stress relieving Yoga Nidra Immersion you will  simply  be feeling the whole body as a pure sensation. Feeling the awareness in the cells of your body. Perhaps you feel and aliveness within that aliveness as a subtle form of vibration as if you are vibrating in space, a percolation. Settle into that vibration, that energy, into both the front and back of your body feel the muscle layers of the body is a form of vibrational space, the nerves of form of vibrational space, as vibrational space, various channels, vessels, your blood as vibrating space, bones as vibrating space, connective tissues as vibrating space, everything is gently vibrating space, notice the subtle inner dance, this vibration is what we call life. Melissa Abbott is the author of book Yoga Nidra Illuminated Art of Crafting Yoga Nidra: A Guide for Yoga Teachers and Students https://a.co/d/dgdMgJH Yoga Classes, Yoga Nidra and Sound Healing, Goddess Circles, Books and Cards available: https://linktr.ee/melissaabbott  

Reposing in Life Force Energy Yoga Nidra with Crystal Bowls & Chou Gong Recorded live at Blue Hot Yoga www.bluehotyoga.com Feb 2024 by Melissa Abbott  Embark on a transformative healing journey through the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra, where you will repose in the nurturing embrace of life force energy, also known as Prana Shakti. As you settle into a state of deep relaxation, the resonant vibrations of crystal bowls and Chou gong will guide you on a profound inner exploration. Allow the harmonious sounds to wash over you, releasing tension and restoring balance to your mind, body, and spirit. Experience the power of sound healing as you connect with the essence of your being, awakening a sense of peace and rejuvenation within. Embrace this sacred moment of repose and surrender to the healing energies that surround you, guiding you towards a state of profound well-being and inner harmony. Author of: Yoga Nidra Illuminated, Crafting Yoga Nidra Meditation for Yoga Teachers and Students" and "Tārā Illuminated, The Mandala of the 21 Tārās." Melissa Abbott is a multi-talented individual with a lifelong passion for Meditation and Hatha Yoga. As an artist, sound healer, yoga and meditation podcaster, Śaiva Tantra practitioner, Vajrayana practitioner, Dakini practitioner, Tara practitioner, yogini, and writer, Melissa has dedicated her life to the practice and teachings of yoga. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, Melissa is committed to helping individuals discover the transformative power of yoga, deity practices, feminine empowerment, and meditation. Her deep understanding of tantric meditation practices, yoga, and wellness has made her a sought-after guide and mentor in these fields. Melissa's unique blend of skills and expertise allows her to offer a holistic approach to spiritual growth and self-discovery. Through her hatha yoga and meditation classes , sound healing, podcasting, and feminine empowerment groups she creates immersive experiences that facilitate healing and inner exploration. Her writings delve into the depths of yogic philosophy, providing insightful guidance for those on the path of self-realization. check out yoga classes, books, cards, courses,  and events with Melissa: https://linktr.ee/melissaabbott  

Radiant Valentines Yoga Nidra and Soundbath With Melissa Abbott Recorded live at Blue Hot Yoga in Swampscott. Ma on Feb 14, 2024 Embrace this session as a beautiful opportunity to nurture love within yourself and share it with others. Let the power of love be your guiding light, shaping your thoughts, actions, and interactions throughout the day. On this Valentine's Day, immerse yourself in the practice of Yoga Nidra and let it deepen your connection to love, bringing forth a profound sense of peace, joy, and fulfillment. Much Love, Shubha Melissa Abbott https://linktr.ee/melissaabbott

Full Wolf Moon Yoga Nidra Meditation Recorded Wed Jan 24, 2024 at Blue Hot Yoga www.blueHotyoga.con in Swampscott, MA after a Hatha Yoga Class with Melissa Abbott https://linktr.ee/MelissaAbbott  The full wolf moon is often seen as a time of transformation and growth. It is a time when individuals may reflect on their lives, let go of what no longer serves them, and embrace new beginnings. This lunar event may bring a sense of renewal and a desire for personal growth and transformation. About Melissa: Melissa Abbott is deeply committed to helping individuals tap into the transformative power of meditation practices. With her extensive understanding of tantric meditation practices, yoga, and wellness, Melissa has become a highly sought-after guide and mentor in these areas. Her expertise and passion make her an invaluable resource for those seeking personal growth and spiritual development. Author of “ Yoga Nidra Illuminated The Craft of Yoga Nidra Meditation for Teachers and Students” is a worldwide best seller. Check out her books, classes, cards, and courses  https://linktr.ee/melissaabbott

Gifts of the New Year 2024 Yoga Nidra Immersion Recorded live at Treetop Yoga treetopyoga.com Gloucester, MA USA Jan 2024 by Melissa Abbott author of "Yoga Nidra Illuminated Crafting Yoga Nidra Meditation for Yoga Teachers & Students" For Classes, Events, Books, & Cards https://linktr.ee/melissaabbott

Radiating the Quiet Presence Winter Solstice Yoga Nidra 2023   This recording was captured live at Blue Hot Yoga in Swampscott, MA, USA, in December 2023, following a beautiful Wednesday Hatha Yoga class.   As the days grow shorter and the nights lengthen, it is essential to remind ourselves to pause and embrace the quiet presence of the winter solstice. This season offers us a precious opportunity for reflection, rejuvenation, restoration, peace, and harmony. Through the practice of Yoga Nidra, we can tap into our inner and outer connection to light, elevating our alignment and basking in the radiance of our own beautiful inner light – the Inner Radiant Presence.   Take this time to honor yourself by finding a serene space and immersing yourself in this seasonal winter Yoga Nidra practice. Consider using headphones and wrapping a special natural feature, like a cozy shawl, around you for added comfort. Allow yourself to deeply rest and relax as you listen.   With much love, Shubha Melissa Abbott

Pulsation of Consciousness Yoga Nidra  This 15-minute Yoga Nidra meditation draws inspiration from the profound teachings of the Spanda Karikas, specifically verses 30-34, penned by the sage Vasugupta in 800 CE. The term "Spanda" in Sanskrit refers to the Divine Creative Pulsation of Consciousness, while "Karikas" denotes a collection of verses. These timeless verses, originating over a millennium ago, encapsulate the wisdom of Shaiva Tantra Meditation, offering invaluable insights for our modern lives. In the container of this Yoga Nidra practice, we are guided into a state of deep relaxation, where we effortlessly tap into our own inner pulsating creative awareness. As we surrender to the practice, we connect with the essence of Spanda, experiencing the profound interplay between our consciousness and the divine creative energy that permeates all of existence. This meditation invites us to explore the depths of embodied consciousness, allowing us to access a state of profound relaxation and inner stillness. By aligning ourselves with the pulsation of consciousness, we open ourselves to the infinite possibilities and creative potential that reside within us. Recorded Live at Blue Hot Yoga in Swampscott, MA by Melissa Abbott author of “ Yoga Nidra Illuminated Art of Crafting Yoga Nidra for Yoga Teachers and Students”  link to Melissa Books, Yoga Classes, Podcasts, Cards, and Goddess Circles: https://linktr.ee/melissaabbott

Recorded live at Blue Hot Yoga by Melissa Abbott Yoga & Meditation Instructor - Sept 2023 Fall Equinox Yoga Nidra  The spring/fall equinox occurs when the position of the Sun is exactly over the Equator, marking the beginning of the spring/autumn season. During this time, the hours of daylight and darkness are nearly equal all around the world. It is a moment of balance and harmony, symbolizing the transition from the warmth and abundance of summer to the introspection and letting go of the approaching winter. The fall equinox invites us to reflect on the changes happening within and around us, to release what no longer serves us, and to find balance in our lives. It is a time to embrace gratitude for the blessings in our lives and to set intentions for the season ahead. Yogically, we want to address our processes as we transition from season to season, bringing balance and harmony into our lives finding that source and point of equanimity within ourselves. Season changes including the increase/decrease in the amount of light are a signal to animals, plants, and people, of changing seasons. We can use a Yoga Nidra to harmonize ourselves with the seasonal changes.   Melissa Abbott is the Author of “ Yoga Nidra Illuminated Art of Crafting Yoga Nidra Meditation for Yoga Teachers and Students” Yoga Nidra Illuminated Art of Crafting Yoga Nidra: A Guide for Yoga Teachers and Students https://a.co/d/6KRn1KT and  ” Tara Illuminated The Mandala of the 21 Tara’s” Tara Illuminated The Mandala of the 21 Taras: Includes 22 meditations, mantras, praises, teachings, syllables, and practice sequences that empower and uplift your life with the Female Buddha Tara https://a.co/d/aYwh9A4   For Links to Melissa Yoga Classes, Goddess Circles and Yoga Nidra Events https://linktr.ee/melissaabbott

Summer Forest Bathing Yoga Nidra with Singing Bowl & Gong Soundbath   Recorded live at Blue Hot Yoga bluehotyoga.com in Swampscott, MA USA  by Melissa Abbott after a 75 min Hatha Yoga Class on July 2, 2023 Join Yoga Instructor Melissa Abbott for a transformative experience in her recorded live session of Forest Bathing Yoga Nidra Meditation with Healing Singing Bowl Soundbath. Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of the Singing bowls and gong as Melissa guides you through a Yoga Nidra Meditation.  Let the healing vibrations of the singing bowls wash over you, promoting inner peace and rejuvenation. This unique combination of imaginative forest bathing, yoga nidra, and sound healing will leave you feeling refreshed, grounded, and connected to the natural elemental world. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to nourish your mind, body, and soul. Tune in now and embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing. 🌿🧘‍♀️🎶 #MelissaAbbottYogaandMeditation #ForestBathing #SoundHealing #MeditationJourney #yoganidra #singingbowls #chougong #melissaabbottyoga    

Recorded live June 21, 2023 at Blue Hot Yoga www.BlueHotYoga.com in Swampscott, MA after a Hatha Yoga Class taught by Melissa Abbott with Crystal Singing Bowls & Chou Gong Soundbath accompanying the Summer Solstice Yoga Nidra Meditation. The Summer Solstice is a time of Spirit and Expansion. The longest day of the year where the golden sun can magnetize and elevate your life within and without. Take  some time to go within and find your peace in a quiet place. Summer Solstice is the three days when the sun 'stands still' and nature seems to hold its breath while we bask in the light of summer!  Just as the sun pauses during this season, take some time to pause yourself allowing radiant rejuvenation and integration.  Listening on head phones is so great. Enjoy! Happy Summer , Shubha Melissa Abbott melissaabbott.com

Black Tara Who Destroys All Negativities Sadhana In this podcast, I am continuing  my exploration of each of the Tibetan Vrajayana Buddhist practice of the Twenty-One Taras. Each of the Taras in the Mandala, provide ways to uplift ourselves and empower our journey in life. The practices are layers of teachings. The mantras are vibrational  tools for transformation. There is great liberating and healing power to meditate on all the aspects of this beloved female Buddha. This particular Tara,  the Tara Who Destroys All Negativities, is the 7th emanation of the 21 Taras. She provides you with the understanding of the malicious motives of both your inner complexes and those of others. This has the ability to allow you to guard yourself from taking in or creating negative energy. She helps you to overcome obstructed circumstances in your life and potential threats. These threats ( both inner and outer) are considered a type of demon in this tradition and are known as Maras. If you are honest with yourself, about your inner demons or Maras, the practice of this Tara sets up a beautiful vibrational dynamic to smash or cut through them. When you perform this sequence for yourself and others, you set up a powerful and vibrational reorientation of your being which is not only extremely protective from outside influences but also safeguards you from your own mental patterning. In this podcast, I discuss, teach and practice the sequence aiming to give you insight into the layers of this practice and how something so ancient as this can be just as vital in modern life. If you are interested in studying more about the Twenty-One Taras email me: melissaabbott109@gmail.com for upcoming schedule of in person and zoom groups. Kind regards, Shubha Melissa Abbott  

Spring Equinox 2023 Radiant Lakshmi Yoga Nidra Recorded LIVE Mon March 20 by Melissa Abbott at SteamHouse Hot Yoga in Epping NH steamhousenh.com  Welcoming the Spring Equinox 2023 with being transported into a hidden world of pure serenity and tranquility where you will open up to the rejuvenating power of Lakshmi light, and allow it to cleanse and restore your mind, body and spirit. Patreon Link: to join my upcoming 21 Tara Practices Study Group and support "Melissa Abbott Yoga & Meditation" Podcast and Goddess Studies: http://patreon.com/Melissaabbott   To find out about my In Person & Zoom Yoga, Meditation Classes, New Podcasts, and Events or Subscribe to my mailing list: https://linktr.ee/melissaabbott Thank you for listening and Happy Spring 2023, Shubha Melissa Abbott

Dark Red Victorious Tara Practice - 6th Emanation of 21 Taras This Sadhana Practice, is so Healing and Protective. It helps you access your deepest inner stories and samskaras. In this Feminine Empowered Practice of Dark Red Victorious Tara we delve into The Vrajayana Tibetan Practice of calling upon the various emanations of the Compassionate and Uplifting 21 Tara Practices. This week we are investigating the Sixth Tara, Dark Red Victorious Tara.  Dark Red Victorious Tara comes to your aid when you are experiencing emotions in your body such as unease, fatigue, irritation, or apprehension. She helps as you start to decipher those obscure feelings as emotions—anger, sadness, trepidation. Your understanding allows you to monitor this procedure before you inadvertently transmute those interpretations into assumptions, decisions, or activities. So in other words, she keeps you from believing the old stories and patterns which run your life like a broken record. Reciting her Praise and Teachings, Making Offerings and Chanting her mantra is a special and transformative experience.  Patreon Link: to join my 21 Tara Practices Study Group and support "Melissa Abbott Yoga & Meditation" Podcast and Goddess Studies: http://patreon.com/Melissaabbott   To find out about my In Person & Zoom Yoga, Meditation Classes, New Podcasts, and Events or Subscribe to my mailing list: https://linktr.ee/melissaabbott Thank you for listening, Shubha Melissa Abbott    

16 Jnana Siddha Yoginis Yoga Nidra In this Feminine Empowered Yoga Nidra we invite the 16 Jnana Siddha Yoginis into our sphere of meditation. These Yoginis are from the Shaiva Tantra Tradition of Northern India where they were a popular practice over a 1000 years ago in the Swat Valley, high in their Himalayan Mountains of Kashmir. The Yoginis are messengers of a transitional primal power, the goddess, fierce compassion for change and upliftment and actually beyond the grasp of the conceptual mind. They are related to the elements and all the guises of our being. The Jnana Siddha Yoginis Practice help us recognize our own energies to push us through our blockages, samsara's, patterns, or issues. They are a source of our ability to love ourselves more deeply and feel the preciousness of our lives. Patreon Link: to join my 21 Tara Practices Study Group and support "Melissa Abbott Yoga & Meditation" Podcast and Goddess Studies: http://patreon.com/Melissaabbott  To find out about my In Person & Zoom Yoga, Meditation Classes, New Podcasts, and Events or Subscribe to my mailing list: https://linktr.ee/melissaabbott The Yoginis are elemental, inherent, pure, and true.  Much Love, Shubha Melissa Abbott

Red Hum Sounding Tara Sadhana Practice Red Hum Soundng Tara is the 5th Emanation of the 21 Tara’s and her Sadhana, practice, mantra, teachings, and history are very powerful.  In this podcast I touch on her history and meanings while then delving into the Visualization Techniques and Practice. Learn about how she started out as the goddess Kurukullā in the Roots of tribal Hinduism and was later was adopted by Tibetan Buddhism and became Red Hum Tara, one of the 21 Tara’s. She is often referred to as the Tara of Magnetizing because of this power to summon and bring together any and all resources to benefit those around her. Furthermore, she is a figure of protection, offering individuals the strength and courage to take control of their lives and create a better future for themselves. Experience Sacred and Embodied Journeys within with Melissa Abbott. Yoga Nidras, Non Dual Shaiva Tantra Meditations,  21 Tara Practices, Dakini & Yogini Practices with healing singing bowl soundbath with Tambura. Designed to empower the feminine, connect to your pure potentiality, clear your consciousness, process, protect, increase longevity, heal from within, connection, vitality, improve sleep and wellbeing. Using age old visionary meditation techniques  from Shaiva Tantra, Yogini, Dakini, Japanese Reiki, and Vrajayana Buddhist Sources. To support my Podcast by contributing $10 Essence Nature Level Membership a month on Patreon and get added to my 21 Tara's study group via Live Online Zoom Calls or YouTube recordings.  We will investigate the Feminine Enlightenment practices of the 21 Taras including the meanings of the mantras, the secret inner teachings of the Praises, the Dzogchen teachings, the history, the visualizations and the Tara meditation techniques and prayers. https://www.patreon.com/Melissaabbott/membership Thank you for your support and listening, Melissa For information on Melissa Abbotts Live and Zoom Yoga Classes, Yoga Nidra, Healing Sound Baths, and Reiki Events https://linktr.ee/melissaabbott

White Tara Longevity, Health, & Purification with Rainbow Protection Lights Vrajayana Buddhist White Tara Sadhana ( she is separate from the 21 Tara’s Practices) and how to perform it. White Tara Sadhana is a spiritual practice of Tibetan Buddhism dedicated to the goddess White Tara, an embodiment of compassion, healing, and serenity. The practice involves invoking her presence and purifying one's own body, speech, and mind. This can be done through meditation, mantras, visualization, and other practices connected to White Tara. White Tara is also known as Sita Tārā, the cool one who brings in healing light, energy, and longevity. In Sanskrit Sita means white or pure and it is also the name of the planet Venus. She is the foremost female bodhisattva of compassionate activity, the supreme representation of mother goddess energy and the collective manifestation of all enlightenment, eternal life, and healing love. White Tārā brings in the long life activating energies of life, fire, strength, vitality, and evolution of wisdom awakened awareness. This is an overview of the practice including the Six Protection Lights Practice, explanation of the Mantras and variations for different situations, Iconography, Visualization, Meditation,  a Short Sadhana Practice.  You might have some obstacles, illness, or toxic circumstances in your life that could cause untimely death. Maybe there is a loved one or friend who is very ill. If these situations are because good karma has been exhausted, it is important ot create merit to prolong life now and have longevity in future lives as well. This Sadhana practice  may be for you.  Listen with headphones in a quiet place. Includes Healing Singing Bowl Sound Bath and Tambura backgrounds. Much Love, I am guided to share this practice at this time, Shubha Melissa Abbott

Yellow All-Victorious Tara is the 4th emanation of the 21 Tara’s. She embodies the potential to protect you from danger, purifies disturbances of life energy, and transforms the fear of death. She is known to safeguard you from harm, cleanses turmoil of inauspicious circumstances and unforeseen events. She ignites or activates the vital energy of life, and changes the dread and fear of passing away. She is known as to be of the long life Taras and activates longevity by those who do her practice. In this podcast we will discuss her history, praise, deeper meanings and the layers of her empowered feminine compassion and empowered support for those who practice Yellow-All Victorious Tara Sadhana.  Listen in a quiet place, headphones are best.  Gentle Meditative Spoken word with healing singing bowl sounds and Tambura drone. 

White Soothing Tara Sadhana Practice White Soothing Tara is the 2nd Emanation in the Empowered Feminine 21 Tara Mandala Practices of Vrajayana Buddhism White Soothing Tara is one of the 21 Taras and known as the second emanation of Tara, or female emanations of enlightenment in Tibetan Buddhism. Her name Drolma Loter Yangchenma represents her innate capacity for giving knowledge through song, melody, or words. In sanskrit she is known as Saraswati and Vrajasaraswati.  In addition the white color of Great White Soothing Tara has the power to calm profound disturbances such as illnesses and negative imprints. These are long-standing or deeply ingrained patterns that can be difficult to overcome and she employs her pacifying and soothings effects on these circumstances. Tara's peaceful expression reflects her ability to dissipate negativity and penetrate the innermost parts of the heart. Recorded in Gloucester, MA in my home studio on Jan 26, 2023 this recording is an explanation of her practice, the inner meanings of her visualization, offerings, praise/invocations, prayers, mantras, meditation and dedications. Why you might practice her sadhana such as breaking out of old patterns and transformative energy of Great White Soothing Tara.  This one includes her practice with short mantra repetition practice.  melissaabbott.com melissa@melissaabbott.cm Much love to you, Shubha Melissa Abbott

Tattva Bhavana Yoga Nidra Meditation Recorded live at Blue Hot Yoga www.bluehotyoga.com after a classic hot Hatha Yoga Practice by instructor Melissa Abbott www.melissaabbott.com on Jan 4, 2022 accompanied by Crystal Singing Bowls.  In the Yogic Tradition of Shaiva Tantra Meditation Techniques, Tattva Bhavana is a beautiful relaxing practice which accesses the non dual state. Bhavana means feeling, Tattva means feeling into what is…. In essence, you are tuning into your consciousness awareness by softening your senses and opening up to your entire field of awareness. Be willing to see things with equanimity.  This is an early Meditation Technique that is just as fresh and new as it was 1000 years ago in northern India and Kashmir regions.  Enjoy  in a quiet place, Melissa