Anxiety Slayer

Shann talks about how she's learned to respond to mental overload by taking time out for self-care and offers some refreshing words of advice on how we can all benefit from examining what's going on in our lives and recognising our need to take good care of ourselves.

How many times have you reacted to stress by blurting out a harsh response and escalating the situation? It can be hard not to. If you're already simmering then any extra little stress is going to provoke a spurt of steam, sometimes your steam just evaporates into the air, but sometimes it scalds people around you and that's not a good thing. So how can you stop those spontaneous eruptions? One way is to gather a selection of stress relief techniques and play around with them. There are a whole variety of ways to deal with challenges and frustrations, and it feels wonderful to know that you can break old patterns and grow new responses that are truly inline with who you want to be. It's often helpful, when you want to learn a new skill, to look out for other people who've already mastered it. If you know someone who's able to keep cool, calm and collected no matter what's going on around them watch them! You can look at their posture, and their breathing as well as listen and look out for more obvious signs

Shann shares a beautiful meditation exercise for soothing stress and anxiety.

This guided process shares a series of steps that can help you acknowledge and then dissolve negative emotions whenever you find yourself in a funk.

In this week's podcast Shann reads a beautiful poem by Karen Andes, music by Ananga. I am a beautiful woman, with beauty that doesn’t wash off. I earned it, unearthed it, rescued it like a jewel in the dust, picked it up and made it shine. For years I did not see it, though I sensed it was there.  Now it dazzles and thrives. I am healthy, capable, independent, strong yet still so fragile, floored by a sigh. My body is that of a creator … angles meeting curves, hardness drifting into soft. I am a mother, daughter, sister, lover to myself.  Embraceable and brave, I extend my heart. My body is home, my home a shrine to life, comfortable, warm and rich with treasures. Mine is the scent of hot spices caught in a breeze, mine the laughter that wings through the door. I share myself only with those who honor me as I am and protect myself, my house, and my time from invaders. I search for my center in the midst of chaos, practice peace as wild dogs clamor in my mind. I use power for the greater good, relea

In this podcast Shann reminds us to keep a look ot for the little things that bring us joy every day.

Ayurveda teaches that we have several layers to our sensitive and vulnerable minds. In this podcast Ananga talks about discovering your inner doorman and how the choices you make in every area of your life affect your personal sense of peace. This podcast is a further explanation of the topics covered in Shann and Ananga's Senses Sensibilities discussion. We welcome your comments and invite you to share this podcast with your friends. Thank you for your support.

Shann and Ananga discuss how our senses can disturb our minds when they have too much incoming information to process and how we can develop awareness of what's affecting us and make better choices that help protect and calm the mind.

Most of us have an equation for anxiety running beneath our awareness. Little things that add up without us noticing until we feel a jolt of anxiety. In this podcast Ananga talks about noticing and changing the little things so that you can enjoy feeling more calm and in control of your anxiety.

In this podcast Shann shares seven steps to cultivating more peace in your life.

How much attention do you pay to what's coming into your mind via your choices in entertainment and the company you keep? In part two of their discussion on witnessing, Shann and Ananga talk about how you can find pause to pay attention to your needs and upgrade your life experience.

In this podcast Shann and Ananga continue their discussion on what the wisdom of Ayurveda can offer each and every one of us in reducing stress and anxiety. Here they talk about developing awareness of what causes us stress and how we can learn to adjust and take good care of ourselves.

We hope you enjoy this sample of our guided Yoga Nidra relaxation. Let stress and anxiety melt away with this gentle yoga relaxation designed to help you ease your body and mind into rest and recharge mode. The full version of this guided relaxation is available in the Anxiety Slayer Store at www.anxietyslayer.com

Shann reads the inspirational poem: Live Each Day to the Fullest by S. H. Payer. Music by Ananga Live Each Day to the Fullest Live each day to the fullest. Get the most from each hour, each day, and each age of your life. Then you can look forward with confidence, and back without regrets. Be yourself... but be your best self. Dare to be different and follow your own star. Don't be afraid to be happy ...enjoy what is beautiful. Love with all your heart and soul. Believe that those you love, love you. When you are faced with decision, make that decision as wisely as possible, then forget it. The moment of absolute certainty never arrives. And above all, remember that God helps those who help themselves. Act as if everything depended on you And pray as if everything depended on God. ~ SH Payer

Following on from their previous discussions on Ayurveda's wisdom for coping with stress and anxiety, Shann and Ananga share clues for how you can discover your Ayurvedic mind type and use this new-found knowledge to build more peace and tranquility in your life.

"Any transition serious enough to alter your definition of self will require not just small adjustments in your way of living and thinking, but a full on metamorphosis." Martha Beck Shann talks about understanding the stages of transition and how to support yourself along the way.

Ananga shares her observation of some unconscious stress release rituals and talks about developing awareness of our own stress and how we might be releasing it.

Muscle tension goes hand in hand with stress and anxiety. When tension goes unnoticed in your body it can bring on headaches, general muscle pain, and fatigue. This simple stress relief download shows you how to quickly release tension and become relaxed and comfortable in minutes. If you enjoy this preview, we invite you to download the full meditation in the Anxiety Slayer Store.

Shann and Ananga chat about how they met and their mission to reach out and help people suffering from anxiety.

A preview of our Guided Yoga Relaxation MP3 download now available in the Anxiety Slayer store