Meditation: Releasing Emotions From the Past

The holidays and family gatherings can be stressful AF! Old family issues or emotions easily come up, triggering you as if you were your younger self all over again. This meditation is a practical tool for relieving stress relief and clearing emotions of the past. I love this breathing technique as it’s like a mental vacation that’s easy to do and can be done anywhere (car, bed, dinner table, etc.).

It’s especially useful for dealing with stressful relationships and past family issues. It can remove unsettling thoughts from the past that surface in the present. This Kundalini Yoga meditation also can take difficult situations in the present and release them to a higher power.

If you want to skip the intro, the meditation starts at 6:44. I recommend practicing in a seated position with a straight spine. Place the hands at the center of the chest with only the tips of the thumbs and fingers touching the corresponding fingers on the opposite hand. Leave space between the palms with the fingertips pointing upward. Focus the eyes at the tip of the nose and inhale for 5 seconds, hold for 5 seconds, and then exhale for 5 seconds. Continue for 11 minutes or until you feel relief from the stress.