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S2 E1 - Meditation Overview: 10 Minutes A Day That Can Change Your Life

38m · Caring Caregiver Show · 06 Sep 05:00

In this episode: ChillTime TV’s lead meditation instructor shares the endless benefits of Yoga Nidra (the sweetest part of Yoga) and the ease of incorporating it into your self care routine.

We are kicking off the second season by honoring National Alzheimer’s month.

Evan shared about CaraKit, a female-owned company led by a cancer survivor and a caregiver. CaraKit crafts gift boxes for women undergoing chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation, where all products are recommended by women who have undergone those same treatments. 

Our guest, Myra Rubinstein (otherwise known as Keshanti) talked about her spiritual home at the Amrit Yoga Institute, a world-renowned ashram and welcoming community of friends in the waking state. Myra has over 300 hours of formal study of Yoga, Yoga Instruction and Guided Meditation (Yoga Nidra), and is certified in and an ambassador for Accessible Yoga. Myra truly believes that yoga is for every body.

Savy also honored National Blood Cancer Month, in tribute to her family member diagnosed with PV Polycythemia Vera.


Recommended Resources:

  • Time In Yoga - downloadable meditations by Myra Rubinstein (certified in Yoga Nidra and accessible Yoga) offering energy restoration to find your peace during the pandemic
  • Caregiver Health Club (formerly ChillTime TV) - The leading wellness program for caregivers with pre and type-2 diabetes. Get your sugar under control, lower your A1C levels, reduce medications, lose weight, and feel great again.
  • Gimme A Break - non profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive - Register or register a caregiver for a break


Hosts

  • Evan Kharrazi - founder of Caregiver Health Club, certified caregiver nutrition coach, and ambassador at the American Kidney Fund
  • Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides


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