Rachel Lyle - Practical Mindfulness
Mindfulness has recently become more of a buzzword, but its teachings and life-changing benefits have been around for years. Meditation teacher and Reiki Master Rachel Lyle joins Lauren and walks us through her journey of battling anxiety and depression and what led her to learning more about wellness and how energy flows through our bodies. Listen in as Rachel explains the ancient practice of Reiki and why mindfulness is so much more than a meditation and can bring joy, purpose, and hope to your life!
In this podcast episode, Lauren and Rachel discuss:
Rachel’s childhood experiences with anxiety
How moving to Los Angeles allowed Rachel to explore alternative health
What Rachel has learned from mindfulness and Reiki
What Reiki means and how it works in our bodies and lives
Why Rachel focuses on kindness and curiosity when practicing mindfulness
How mindfulness helps you respond instead of react to whatever happens in life
Rachel’s transition from acting to service-based work
Advice for overcoming your fears and doing what you love
What community can bring to your life
Memorable Quotes:
“I find it eye opening daily to have a meditation practice.”
“Mindfulness is not just a meditation; mindfulness is a lifestyle—it’s a practice we can do in every part of our lives.”
“It’s never about being bad or good, or doing right or wrong, but just bringing this open interest to what’s really here right now and that has brought so much joy into my life.”
“It’s what happens in community—it’s compassion, it’s empathy, it’s connection, it’s joy, it’s sorrow—but it’s all in community and I think we’re not meant to do any of this alone.”
About Rachel Lyle:
Rachel is a Reiki Master and Meditation teacher based in Los Angeles who seeks to bring comfort, connection and joy to her clients. Because of a lifelong struggle with anxiety and depression, Rachel has spent much of her life seeking wellness, exploring different modalities to help ground, heal and reclaim her life.
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