#relaxing hypnotic yoga

[recomvery]

You are not alive just to be productive. Your life does not consist of work, chores, tasks. Life is meant to be enjoyable, you're meant to have time to cope, to relax, unwind, have hobbies. You're meant to have pleasant time for yourself every day, even if you have other people to look after or work a lot. Burnout is a real thing, your body and brain are not supposed to be stressed like that all day. Try to make space for yourself to meditate, self hypnotize, do muscle relaxation, do Yoga, do breathing exercises, pray and so on. Actively work against a burnout every day because it's so important.

[drdemonprince]

It’s 9:30 am on a Monday, my regularly-scheduled time for a workout. Like always, I pad across the floor of the living room, roll out the yoga mat, arrange the dumbbells, and flip open my laptop to find a follow-along strength training video on YouTube.  The algorithm knows my patterns and proclivities. Populating the first row of content is a perfect encapsulation of my weekday psyche: a thirty-minute shoulders and abs video, a fresh episode of The Bald and the Beautiful to listen to while I complete it, and for relaxing afterward, a 60-minute livestream in which a sweet-faced middle-aged mother named Sammie is repeatedly dropped into a hypnotic trance and made to repeat mantras of obedience and servitude by her loving hypnotist and boyfriend.  I love all the sides of hypnotized Sammie: when she is made to be a giggling maid, and when she dons fuzzy ears and mewls like a cat; when she devotedly calls her hypnotist Master and erases her memories for him, and when she freezes, smilingly, into a happy doll begging to be played with. I’ve watched all of her hours-long livestreams in their entirety, some of them multiple times, her vacant, entranced stares and stiff, robotic movements sending my own body roaring into a satisfied climax, sometimes without even touching myself.  But I am not attracted to Sammie at all. In fact, I’m not at all attracted to women. To the extent that my sexuality involves making contact with other people, I’m a gay man, exclusively interested in other queer men. But to even bother with that distinction confuses things a bit, because ultimately my sexual orientation does not hinge upon people’s identities or bodies. Though I can admire the beauty of all kinds of people, and even feel a handsome man igniting my curiosity at times, ultimately I’m just not really “into” human beings at all. What I’m into is hypnosis. Or mind control, brainwashing, and conditioning, if you like. Hypnosis is the bedrock that holds my psychosexual landscape together; without it any potential engagement in sex slips, and falls apart into nothing. Hypnosis is the anchor that keeps my insatiable libido grounded; without it, any possibility of having satisfying sex floats away, and my mind dissociates from the event as it’s happening.   I’m a deeply sexual person, and I always have been. I discovered masturbation early, at around four or five, and took part in it actively, getting caught a few times as a kid before I learned to sequester into my bedroom for it early in the morning and late at night. Beginning in my teen years, I got into the habit of pleasuring myself for between an hour and a half to two hours per day, and that rate has continued throughout much of my adult life.  And yet, I am also asexual — because as much as my body craves sexual release, and as often as I pursue sex, my drive has no relationship to how other people look, or anything else about them, and my release doesn’t need to involve any specific sexual activities at all.  Hypnosis is sex to me. Even in its most stagey and sterile forms, I find it inescapably erotic — and that leaves sex itself as just some boring party trick. You can touch me, or you can perform a series of backflips in front of me on the floor; either way I’ll tell you that you’ve done a very impressive job and all but it will not make me cum. 

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[thegatesofsilverandbone]

Lena had always been a fitness enthusiast, but her recent slump had been hard to shake. She missed the days when she could run for miles and lift weights without a second thought. So, when a friend recommended a new workout recording called Reclaim Your True Self, she didn’t hesitate. It promised not only physical transformation but mental rejuvenation—just what she needed to get back on track.

Stretching out on her yoga mat, Lena placed her wireless earbuds in and hit play. The voice was calm, rhythmic, and strangely soothing, guiding her through deep stretches and meditative breathing exercises. "Feel your body loosen, your mind clear. Picture yourself strong, confident, and grounded," the voice instructed. With each exhale, Lena found herself relaxing more deeply into the flow, her thoughts drifting as her muscles stretched, her breathing steadying.

But then, as she moved into a warrior pose, something strange began to happen. A tingling sensation spread from her fingertips, making her skin prickle. She glanced down and froze. The fine hairs on her arms, which had always been light and barely noticeable, were darkening. They grew thicker, coarser by the second, covering her forearms in a dense patch of hair.

Panic flickered in her chest. She opened her mouth to call out—to do something—but no words came. The voice in her earbuds continued, calm and hypnotic. "Let go. Feel your strength emerge. You are becoming who you were always meant to be."

She gasped, her breath quickening, but the tingling sensation only intensified. Her muscles, once lean and softly feminine, started to bulge. Her biceps swelled, veins appearing along her arms as if she had been lifting weights for years. Her shoulders broadened, pulling at the straps of her tank top, while her chest—once soft and curved—flattened, giving way to thick slabs of muscle. Beneath the surface, her bones shifted to support her growing mass, each crack and stretch of her skeleton feeling both painful and exhilarating.

Lena’s breath hitched as she watched the changes ripple through her body. Her legs thickened, calves and thighs expanding, turning into muscular columns. Her hips narrowed as her pants loosened, hanging precariously around her waist. She could feel something shifting between her legs—something growing, taking shape—and for a brief moment, she was struck with a dizzying awareness of her anatomy changing completely. What had once defined her as Lena was vanishing, replaced with something new, something undeniably male.

Her eyes widened in horror, but the voice kept her grounded, coaxing her into a state of calm. “You are powerful. You are admired. Feel your confidence grow.”

As her body transformed, so did her mind. Memories, once vivid, began to blur around the edges. Lena’s life—the woman she had been—seemed distant, like a dream she couldn’t quite remember. Instead, new memories began to form, seeping into the cracks of her consciousness. She saw herself standing shirtless in a brightly lit yoga studio, surrounded by students—mostly men. Their eyes followed her every movement, their admiration evident in the way they watched her stretch, the way their gazes lingered on her body.

Wait, her body? No, his body.

Lena’s thoughts flickered, shifting again. His body. The man in her reflection wasn’t a stranger anymore. He was familiar—Leon, the name that now rang in his mind. Yes, he had always been Leon. Confident. Muscular. Hairy. A fitness instructor that everyone wanted to be near. His thick, dark beard scratched at his skin, and his bare chest, covered in dark hair, was something he had shown off countless times in classes.

With each passing second, Leon’s sense of self solidified. The shyness, the insecurity that once plagued him as Lena faded away. Leon wasn’t shy. He wasn’t unsure of himself. He was popular—his classes were always full, his clients hanging onto his every word, captivated by his body and his flirtatious charm. He could picture himself there, adjusting a pose with a client, his hands grazing their shoulders or lower back just a bit longer than necessary. He enjoyed the way they blushed, how they stumbled over their words whenever his hands touched them.

The tingling sensation faded, leaving only a sense of completion. Leon stood up, his muscles flexing as he adjusted his sweatpants, which now hung lower on his narrow hips. The room had changed too—his surroundings shifted into something more familiar. It wasn’t Lena’s bedroom anymore, but Leon’s personal space: a fitness studio adorned with motivational posters and racks of weights.

His reflection in the mirror caught his eye. He looked exactly like the man he always knew himself to be: broad-shouldered, strong, and proudly adorned with tattoos and hair covering his chest and arms. His beard framed his face, giving him a rugged, flirtatious charm that he loved to play up for his clients.

Leon smirked at himself in the mirror, flexing his biceps as a sense of pride swelled in his chest. He admired the way his abs rippled with each movement, the familiar lines of muscle he had spent years sculpting. There was no trace of the woman he once was. Lena was gone, swallowed by the man standing tall in front of the mirror. Leon had always been here, had always thrived as a yoga instructor known for his body and his flirty, magnetic personality.

His phone buzzed on the counter. He picked it up, glancing at the message from a client—a guy he’d been working with for months. A playful grin spread across his face as he typed back, “Feeling good after today’s workout. Want a private session later?”

Leon pocketed his phone and stretched his arms over his head, his body alive with energy. He couldn’t remember being anyone else but this—this strong, desirable man, with a reputation for being a tease and an absolute pro at his craft. The past, whatever it had been, didn’t matter anymore. The only thing that mattered was now, and Leon knew exactly who he was and how much people wanted him.

As he adjusted his posture, he caught a final glance of himself in the mirror, the transformation complete. His smirk widened. Damn, he thought, I’ve never looked better.

[iamryujin]

Void Attempts Log

✿ First Attempt I discovered the void some time in September and told my bff about it. A tarot reading I did told us it would be something worth trying so we both tried that night. I know nothing about meditation so I followed a guided one and felt I could picture what I was supposed to picture quite vividly but I didn't shift or reach the void state. I ended up having a lucid dream but only found out later you can reach the void through lucid dreams.

✿ Second Attempt Researched a lot more about the void this time, including different methods and decided to try out a few. I spent hours trying different meditation videos. I was getting annoyed because some of them made me feel more irritated than relaxed (Yoga Nidra as one that just made me uncomfortable). Finally I found an alpha state one that worked instantly, I was surprised because I almost thought I had been hypnotized. After reaching the alpha state I tried counting down to the void but kept losing focus and just fell asleep, but I decided I would stick with this meditation.

✿ Third Attempt I had a lucid dream where I affirmed for the void state and I started floating but then the dream location just changed.

✿ Fourth Attempt I had a lucid dream where I was being chased by an animal so I climbed a tree, when I was in the tree I realized I was dreaming and tried to affirm for the void even though I was super high strung in the dream since I was being chased. My dream location just changed from being in the tree to me being at a school, I tried to affirm again but woke up.

✿ Fifth Attempt Stuck to my usual alpha state mediation and as I was counting down to the void I started to feel myself sinking into my bed, then I felt my bed shaking and then I couldn't feel my body but I could still hear my fan and the meditation music. After that, I think I must have fallen asleep but I woke up and I was surrounded in blackness and thought I was falling. Then I started to go up and down but I got excited thinking I was in the void and immediately exited and was in my bedroom again.

✿ Sixth Attempt I was having a nightmare and realized I was dreaming so I affirmed for the void but just woke up.

✿ Seventh Attempt I had another lucid dream and decided I needed to spend a while in the dream before I affirmed so I walked around and explored. I was in a random neighborhood so I walked into one of the houses and just looked around. I got sucked back into the dream though because all of a sudden I only remembered what I was supposed to do when I had wandered into a music store and woke up.

✿ Eighth Attempt My bff and I finally decided we would try every night together and not randomly anymore. I followed my alpha state mediation and entered the alpha state instantly but kept getting lost counting down to the void state and woke up.

✿ Ninth Attempt Used the FILD technique but forgot to do a reality check and only realized I had become lucid after my alarm went off again because I accidentally pressed snooze and didn't actually turn my alarm off. Tried again but didn't lucid dream.

✿ Tenth Attempt I tried the FILD technique a total of three times. The first time I remembered to try my reality check but it didn’t work so I assumed I was still awake and kept trying until I actually woke up and realized I had been lucid already. For reference, the reality check I used was trying to make my fingers go through the palm of my other hand and since I couldn’t no matter how hard I pressed so I thought I was still awake. The second time, I felt myself being lifted up from my bed instantly but then I felt myself float back down so I decided to do a reality check again thinking I maybe woke up. The reality check failed so I picked my phone up to text my bff about my attempts and how I was annoyed only to actually wake up halfway through writing the texts. I tried again for a third time and knew I had become lucid and affirmed for the void and began floating and falling but I woke up. 

[hollygl125]

How Do You Shave in There; or, More Face to Lick: A Pre-Season-7 Deleted Scene*

September 2006.  Las Vegas, Nevada.

Sara Sidle hauled her duffle bag along to the front door of the townhouse she’d been calling home for under two months.  Several days and night of attempts at forced relaxation at a yoga retreat had, if anything, made Sara less rather than more relaxed.  As she had drawn nearer and nearer to the home she now shared with her two favorite gentlemen, however, Sara’s spirits had begun to lift.

These two gentlemen had been the reason Sara had signed up for the yoga retreat.  The retreat had provided cover for the four nights of camping their family of three had enjoyed at Zion National Park immediately beforehand.  This camping trip had made Sara Sidle, for perhaps the first time in her life, understand the beauty of a vacation, and she would have happily withstood several more days—or even weeks—of yoga to pull it off.

As Sara opened the door to the townhouse, she called out to her family, “Hey!  Is anybody—oof!”  Before she could finish her question, a warm mass of brown and white fur had slammed into her.  Sara set her bag down beside her and closed the door, then she bent down to give the wriggling boxer the attention he so clearly desired.

“Hank!  Oh, who’s my good boy?  Yes, who’s my good boy?  You are!  Yes, you are, Hank!  You’re my good boy!”

“And here all this time I thought that was me.”

Sara laughed.  She slipped the boxer the peanut butter dog cookie she’d tucked away in her pocket for just this moment, then she straightened up, so she could greet the other leading man in her life.  “I don’t really consider you a boy,” she said playfully.

“Fair enough.”  Her man leaned in to kiss her hello.

Before their lips could meet, however, she stopped him by placing a hand on his chest.  “You shaved.”

Grissom straightened up.  “Oh.  Yeah.”  He ran his hand over his chin.  “Is it bad?”  He’d had the beard when they’d finally started dating.  He wasn’t sure how she’d feel about the change.  “We had a triple homicide come in right after I got back, so I didn’t get the chance to do anything about it then.  Plus I hadn’t brought any shaving supplies when I went to Marina del Rey to see my mom, so after that and the four days of camping and everything else….  It was looking a bit disheveled.  I thought maybe it made sense just to shave the whole thing off and start fresh.”

Sara still hadn’t said anything.

Grissom ran his hand over his chin again.  “It won’t take long to grow back, though.  I can grow it back.  Sara….  Uh, what do you think?”

She was still staring at his face.  “It’s just….”

“Yeah?”  She was making him nervous.

She was kind of peering side to side as she looked at him.  She raised her hand.  “It’s just….”  She ran the back of her hand over first his right then his left cheek.  “It’s just….  It’s been so long since I got to see all of your face.”  She laughed.

At Sara’s laughter, Grissom began to relax.

“I mean, seriously, what was the last time I got to—oh.”  Sara cut herself short and laughed again.  “I guess we all remember the last time I touched your bare face.”  Large segments of the Nevada legal system probably knew about the last time Sara Sidle had touched Gil Grissom’s bare face.

“Chalk?”

“Yeah.”  She laughed once more.  “But even then….  That wasn’t the same.  I mean, even those few times we were, ah, together before I officially started working here, it wasn’t really the same.  You weren’t…. Well, you weren’t mine then, if you know what I mean….”

“Yeah.  I know what you mean.”

She had her fingers on his left cheek and jawline.  “It’s so smooth….”

“Yeah?”

She ran a finger over the cleft in his chin.  “How do you shave in there, anyway?”

Grissom was starting to get hypnotized by the gentle movement of her fingers over his face, but he laughed as he thought back to their very enjoyable evening with Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant from a month earlier.  “I, uh….  Well, next time I shave, I’ll let you watch.  You can see for yourself how to do it.  Then, how about the next time I grow the beard back then decide to shave it all off, I let you be in charge?”

“Me, shave off your beard?”  Sara laughed.

“Yeah.  Why not?”

“You’d trust me to do that?”

“There’s no one I trust more.”  He gave her a knowing look, full of love and trust—as well as the lust that always simmered just below the surface (when it hadn’t boiled right over the top, that is).

Sara smiled.  “Okay.”  She was still moving her fingers over his face as she continued her visual inspection.  “I think I like it like this.”

“Yeah?”

“For a change, at least.  I like the beard, too.  But this….  This is nice for a change.”  She was still studying his face.  Then she leaned in and kissed him on the right side of his jaw, which had previously been covered by his beard.  “Yeah.”  She switched to the other side, kissing him on the left side of his jaw.  “Yeah, I think I like this for now.”

“Okay.”  He smiled.

She switched to his lips, gently kissing the left corner of his mouth. “Yeah.”  She kissed the right corner next, then she moved her lips slowly toward the middle, her hands now cupping his face.  “I think I like this quite a lot….”

Now back to our regularly scheduled programming….

NOTES

*This is a bonus scene for my story “No, I Never Meant to Cause You Pain: Grave Danger to Law of Gravity: Various Encounters,” which is now complete. This scene fits in after the eighth (i.e., second-from-last) chapter of that story.

Many, many thanks to @figsr, who brought up the Audrey Hepburn line shown above in the context of both that story and our mutual love of Charade, thus prompting this short scene!

[dragonmuse]

For my birthday could I get a little Eddy slice of life? She's been my fav character since the very beginning 💕💕💕

(a very happy birthday do you! By all means, here's a day in the life of our Eddy)

Eddy was in her closet. When they’d done the renovation, Stede had insisted that of their two (frankly ridiculous, but you would pry them from her cold dead hands) walk in closets, Eddy got the one with the window. He had then surprised her by nesting in it, a generous chair that was a match to the beloved velvet couch in their living room. He had known she would love doing just this: luxuriating in the sun, amid all her beautiful things.

Today, she was still in just her robe, fresh from the shower, hair up in a cotton wrap. Around her, a veritable rainbow of fabric in a myriad of textures. They had their phone in their pocket, but they was just idly looking out the window, watching the clouds drift across the sky. Her legs were thrown over one arm, her neck cushioned by the other and she was utterly comfortable.

“Knock, knock,” Stede said from the open door.

“Hello,” Eddy smiled at him. He was also still in his version of relaxation clothes: silky boxers, a pristine white undershirt and a buttery yellow dressing gown, tied closed at the waist. Such a thing should not be an enormous turn on, but Eddy had long since given up trying to argue with her libido.

“I was wondering if you’d like me to bring you up a breakfast tray?”

“Mmm, you know I’m not going to say no.” She reached out a hand. “Come here first though.”

He crossed to her, sliding his hand into hers. “Anything interesting outside today? Birds giving you their reports?”

“Not this morning,” they grinned widely. “I was thinking that it might rain later. We should take umbrellas to the bar.”

“All right, you always do have a better sense of that than I do.”

“I used the new shaving lotion you found.” She let her robe slide down off her leg and brought his palm to her calf. “Feel.”

Stede ran his hand slowly up her calf, over her knee and then in a featherlight caress up her thigh. When they made no move to arrest his upward motion, he continued up, eyebrows rising into his hairline.

“You got very adventurous with the razor,” he licked his lips.

“Probably itch like hell in a day or so, but it was working so well, figured I might as well go all the way up,” she agreed.

“May I?”

Eddy undid the belt of her robe, pulling it aside. He stared down at her, hypnotized apparently. His hands moved in a very pleasant way which she wiggled into.

“Breakfast before breakfast then?” He glanced up.

“Mm,” she arched into his touch. “Lets.”

The chair had seen a fair few of these moments already even though it was barely a year old. Stede’s undershirt was sacrificed to keep it pristine today, tossed into the hamper when they were done, Eddy more in Stede’s lap than on the chair.

She undid the cotton wrap, letting her still damp hair cascade down. Stede gathered one lock, twirling it around a finger.

“Would you love me even if I shaved all of it off? Even my eyebrows?”

“Of course. It’d be interesting, getting to touch skin that I’ve never been able to touch before,” he considered the lock around his finger, slowly unwinding it. “Maybe I would shave off all mine too, then we could be slippery against each other.”

“Like seals.”

He kissed their temple. “Exactly like seals.”

“What’s for breakfast?”

“I picked up scones, blueberry ones.”

“Mm, I’ll come downstairs,” she decided.

They ate together, legs intermingled under the table. After the dishes were cleared, Stede set about braiding her hair up into a crown. She was wearing a wig tonight and these days doing a tight braid was the only way she had any hope of getting a wig cap to sit right.

She packed her costume for the night, then dressed for the afternoon, more leisurely in yoga pants and flowy top. Stede had settled back down at the kitchen table with his laptop out, working with one of his nonprofit tenant's work by the look of it.

“Headed out?” He asked.

“Mm. Gonna see if my boots are fixed yet.”

“I should hope so. Will you pick up some tea on your way back?”

“Of course,” she dropped a kiss on top of his head. “Just herbal?”

“Please. Enough of the full strength stuff to keep everyone awake for a year in here.”

She pulled a deep purple moto jacket, zipping it up against the wind. The boots she had on were fine, but they weren’t her tried and true favorites. The one piece of gear from their former life that they still wore religiously.

The walk was on the long side, but they liked to get a feel for the city sometimes. They took their time, meandering more than striding. Even in a city full of unusual people, she knew she gathered looks as she passed. There were days when it needled her, but today, she was as relaxed as she could be and it was easy to ignore them or in the case of an appreciative gaze, give a saucy wink before she continued onwards.

The repair shop was a claustrophobic hole in the basement shop. Eddy loved it. Full of forgotten shoes, on offer at slashed rates, which were interesting to paw through and the sharp smell of leather conditioner always made her think of slow days at the old job, polishing chrome and talking shit.

“Teach-Bonnet?” The tiny woman at the register checked.

“That’s me,” Eddy agreed, studying a pair of heels that were definitely too small for her feet, but Frenchie might get a kick out of. They had unicorn horns for heels. Probably too small for Frenchie too. She took a picture and sent it anyway.

“Yes, they’re ready. Give me a moment,” she disappeared into the back which was doubtless a worse fire hazard.

Frenchie: I’m in love. What size?

Eddy: Doesn’t say.

Frenchie: maybe get them anyway? For that price, I can just pry off the heels, use them on a different pair.

Eddy: you got it

They put the box on the counter. When the woman came back, she set down a far larger box.

“Resoled, fresh laces, and polished.” She announced. “Please check them though.”

Eddy opened the box and drew them out. They looked brand new, aside from a few faint cracks in the leather where it molded perfectly to her foot. She itched to put them back on, but there was no room in the shop for her to sit down.

“Perfect,” she beamed.

A parting of money later, she left with her boots, the unicorn shoes and a glossy red zipper that she had ideas for. She stopped at a bench, sitting down immediately to switch out her shoes. Her toes wiggled happily back in the familiar half-moon where they had spent so many hours. There were fresh inserts inside too, cushioning her footfall.

She shoved the boxes into the collapsible reusable shopping bag she’d had in her jacket pocket with satisfaction.

The tea shop was on the way back home and she spent a very enjoyable half-hour sniffing various blends and picking up not only Stede’s regular, but a few packets of interesting new things to try.

Her phone buzzed again as she started her walk home.

Jim: Izzy is trying to convince me that you once ate a scorpion. true/false?

Eddy barked a laugh, startling someone who had been walking near them, she shot them an apologetic look.

Eddy: true. It was supposed to be eaten though. On a stick and everything.

Jim: a stick does not make it food.

Eddy: it was crunchy, tasted like crab.

Jim: huh.

Eddy: 6 out of 10, would eat again. why are you talking about eating bugs?

Jim: stakeout. bored.

Eddy: ask him about the time he drunkenly chased a kangaroo. Should be good for a few minutes of entertainment.

Jim: amazing tnx

Back home, she put everything away, but the unicorn shoes. Stede had already left, but she lingered for a while, in no particular rush tonight. There was a show she wanted to finish watching and she was still slowly stoning a gown that was taking ages. Usually she’d farm it out, but she had a particular pattern that she couldn’t really articulate, so was force to make on her own.

Eventually though, she gathered up her things and headed out. The Revenge was technically already open when she arrived, two patrons at a table, talking over their drinks and pretzels. Lucius was behind the bar, but he was sketching.

“Are we interrupting your other career again?” Eddy raised her eyebrows.

“It’s super rude of you,” Lucius agreed, not even looking up. “Your equally mediocre half is in his office, if you’re looking for him.”

“Thanks.” She leaned in, studied the sketch. “Looks like it’s dying. Is that what you’re going for.”

“I will take that critique from whence it comes,” he said primly, but his forehead did wrinkle up a little as he studied the bird.

“Just fucking with you,” Eddy sighed. Sometimes she still played a little too hard. “Not your usual though.”

It was a study of a pigeon, in profile.

“It’s for Buttons’. He wants a new tattoo.”

“Huh. Where’s he going to put it?”

“That would be in the long list of questions I did not ask.”

“…probably for the best.”

Some of the other queens were already in the dressing room. Frenchie accepted the unicorn shoes with delight, pulling them on, even though her heel hung off a full inch.

“Not Cinderella tonight,” Roach grinned.

“Fuck Cindy, I make my own fit,” Frenchie laughed. “What do you think?”

“It’s a moment.”

“They’ll look good,” Eddy agreed.

She sat down and started the process of painting her face. Before she started, she got on the wig cap which went easily over Stede’s handiwork. She studied her face, stark without the hair in the way.

She knew the person looking back. She gave them a smile and a wink, then picked up her primer spray. Time to start again.

[the-void-writes]

"Haunt me" Jason and Rio 😭

I know you gave the crying face but I couldn’t help the soft Jasio vibes that took over my brain lol. Thank you so much, though, for sending this!!!

Freaks of Preston - Haunt Me

“I can feel you watching me.”

Rio turned his head away before Jason could catch him, but he clearly gave himself away by hiding his mouth in his hand. It was just the two of them in the training room, listening to the slow music playing over the speakers as Jason did his yoga. Rio was there to spot him, but he had grown distracted by the sight of Jason’s beautiful red hair pulled up all messily, his loose-hanging shirt, and his serene smile.

Jason’s strength had vastly improved since his first days at the company. Currently, he was stretched across the mat, propped up on his elbows as he lifted his legs one at a time. His left leg still wavered from the weight of the metal limb, but the fact that he could lift it at all was a sign of immense progress.

“You can join me, if you want,” Jason said.

“No thanks. I’m not that limber.”

“Oh, don’t lie. I’ve seen how flexible you can be.”

Rio’s lips twitched. “Wow, Angel, what a compliment.”

Pride filled his heart as Jason laughed, a bit of color rising in his cheeks. Rio got up and took a seat on the mat next to him. This was the moment he always looked forward to, the part of the day where no one else was around, and he could finally relax in his partner’s presence. There was no need to be a soldier or team leader in front of Jason. Those weren’t the parts of Rio he had fallen for.

Jason took a moment to look up at him, slight beads of sweat glistening on his forehead from the heat.

“Could I borrow your arm for a second?”

“Anytime you want, doll. Use them both, if you feel like it.”

“Don’t make it obscene.”

“You’re the one praising my performance.”

“You know, I could always ask Avery to swap out with you.”

Rio clicked his tongue. “Ouch, Jay. You wound me, you know?”

He laid down and stuck his arm out. Jason held it for balance as he lifted both legs off the ground, resting solely on his chest. Rio was hypnotized by how perfectly his body curved into a point, still a little shaky in his legs, but overall sharp and beautiful. His face only showed serenity and focus, barely a hint of irritation or exhaustion.

“God, I love you.”

It left Rio’s mouth before he could think about it. Jason fell back to the ground, completely caught off-guard. His shy, rosy face was too sweet for Rio to handle.

“I’m sorry,” Rio said, snickering into his hand. “God, you’re so cute.”

“And you’re a jerk.”

Jason poked his side sharply, earning a poorly-repressed chuckle. If it were anyone else, Rio might have broken their hand, but he could never hurt his angel. At least, not any more than he already had, thanks to Vesely…

He rolled onto his back, growing more and more depressed at the thought of what he had done. His feelings were shocked out of him as Jason rolled on top of him, brushing his thumb against Rio’s cheek.

“I’m only teasing,” Jason said. “You’re my favorite jerk, you know that.”

Rio held his hand, pushing it closer against his face. “Jay, I can’t tell you how much you mean to me— how much I don’t fucking deserve you.”

“Hush now.” Jason kissed him. “None of that talk. You’re a good person, Rio, and nothing will change my feelings for you.”

Rio bit his tongue. He couldn’t tell him, not now, for the sake of Jin’s life, as well as Jason’s family. The guilt still burned in his chest as he played with a loose strand of Jason’s hair.

“I fucking mean it, Jay. I’m so in love with you.”

Jason smiled warmly, resting his head on Rio’s chest. “I love you, too.”

Rio cupped his head, still playing with the messy red strands. “Sorry I messed up your workout.”

“No, this is much better.” Jason giggled. “And I think there’s another kind of workout you’d enjoy more.”

Rio laughed. “Wow, where have you been hiding, sir?”

“I’m just following your lead, dear, learning from the best.”

“Yeah?” He sat up and growled in Jason’s ear. “How good of a teacher am I?”

Jason shuddered. “Come upstairs and find out.”

[celtfather]

Happy Birthday from Ireland, Laughter Yoga #289

Is there an Irish birthday song? There is now. It’s by Marc Gunn with the song “Happy Birthday From Ireland”.

Cedric of the Bedlam Bards hypnotizes with wit and charm. Then he shares how laughter is the best medicine, especially with something called Laughter Yoga.

This is Pub Songs & Stories #289

0:21 - Marc Gunn with Rimbo “My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose” from Soul of Harper and The Secret World of Celtic Rock

2:56 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES

I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’ Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. If you’re new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather

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5:17 - CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS

Every year, I take a small group of Celtic music fans on the relaxing adventure of a lifetime. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends.  But at the end of September, we’re invading Scotland’s Whisky distilleries in between hiking throughout the country. It’s gonna be epic.

You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/

5:52 - MY FAVORITES OF CELTIC TOP 20

Every week, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast asks fans of the show to vote for your favorite songs in the podcast. Those votes are compiled at the end of the year to create the Celtic Top 20, your pick of the best music of the year.

I don’t just make the podcast, I’m a fan of it too. So here is another favorite from recent episodes.

6:54 - Melanie Gruben "Water Charges Song" from Like a Tide Upon the Land

From Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #659: No Place Like Home

11:52 - THE STORY OF HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM IRELAND

Written around the same time as The Leprechaun

Musically inspired by Bing Crosby

19:48 - Marc Gunn “Happy Birthday From Ireland” from Soul of Harper

Happy Birthday from Ireland

lyrics and music by Marc Gunn

On St. Patrick's Day, I was born. American by birth, my heritage unknown. Twas two years ago on a musical journey My heart flew to Ireland on the wings of a note.

* O Ireland, how I long for your valleys and mountains! How I long to see your hills and streams. From my home 'cross the ocean, I hear your voice singing, "Happy Birthday from Ireland, my child of the green! La la laa, la di la laa, la laa di la la Happy Birthday from Ireland, my child of the green!"

My Da played the tunes on squeezebox and fiddle. And the songs they were tuned to the harp in my soul. St Paddy, ye never told me that I was Irish. 'Till I heard your voice singing, bringing me home.

Now two years have passed and Ireland sings with me. In every song that flows from my voice and from harp. But I see your eyes smiling and your arms wide open. From the way your children open their hearths and their hearts

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23:58 - HYPNOTIZED WITH FUNNY MUSIC

Cedric is the fiddler and one of the singers of Bedlam Bards, a comedic Celtic group from Austin, Texas that was one of my biggest influences when learning how to put on a show. This weekend, I sat down with Cedric to get an in depth interview about how he escaped Lubbock to join the SCA, form a Celtic band, and  hypnotize his audiences with charm and wit.

54:44 - Bedlam Bards “Crayfish” from Take Out the Trash

57:53 - LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE

James Hazelrig is not only a funny fiddler, he's also a certified hypnotist in Austin, Texas with a lot of funny advice on laughing. I chatted with him at the Sherwood Forest Faire where I start the show with him using some of his hypnosis training and marketing prowess to promote his shows. Then we go into a wonderful discussion of his life as a hypnotist and Laughing Yoga. This is a funny and informative episode you will enjoy.

Find more about James Hazelrig, aka Cedric the Fiddler, at hypnosisaustin.com.

1:30:49 - Bedlam Bards “Johnny Jump Up” from Furious Fancies

1:34:04 - CREDITS

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Brainwaves - Your Most Important Tool to Success

Your brain exists in different stages that are determined by the state that you are in. Conscious, walking around or even in deep sleep - our brains produce electromagnetic waves in differing frequency ranges that have been scientifically marked as Alpha all the visit site here way to the Theta stage. From mental focus to alertness and emotional stability, each frequency has a function which seems to be optimised when produced. What this means is that brainwaves can produce an enhanced reaction - learn better, speak better, think better etc - and this is why they are your most important tool to success.

Specific brainwave patterns act as keys that unlock a specific talent. I will give a brief run down on the several aspects of brainwaves and what they can do for you. Alpha state brainwaves are the lowest normally running to only as high as 12Hz and we usually experience this just before or just after a deep sleep. As you can imagine this is when the brain is most relaxed, chemical reactions happen within this state trigger an almost hypnotic, meditative state. It is also associated with a stimulation of the immune system and wakes up part of the brain that is involved in learning and retaining information.

Beta state frequencies run to about 38Hz and start at about 15Hz. Their low and high resonance frequencies are associated with mental abilities, mental focus, increased IQ functions as well as overall alertness. While there are negative aspects like agitation and some anger; beta state is normally useful because it happens during our wakeful stage and keeps us keenly alert.

Delta and Theta states are associated with extremely low frequency resonance that start from well below 1 Hz and only go as high as 8Hz. Delta, because of its low frequency, is experienced in deep, dreamless and non-REM sleep and is associated with healing, growth, language retention and emotion. Theta is slightly higher (3Hz - 8Hz) and happens in meditative state of light sleep or extreme relaxation. It is a good state to treat ailments like insomnia and is linked to acute states of extreme creativity.

As you can see, each specific frequency has many different applications and the body uses them to perform certain functions. Their by-products, such as increased creativity, increased ability to learn and higher intelligence; are the ones that we all are interested in. There is technology that can focus and invoke these particular frequencies in the brain almost at will, or with a flick of a switch. Not all of us can readily go into a deep meditative state but technology and science has stepped in to fill in the gap.

From binaural beats, magnetic wave, induced meditation, yoga and hypnosis - there are many ways to unlock and focus the power of brainwaves and wield it effectively to achieve your success in any area. Ever wanted to study and learn better? Then unlock your alpha state brain waves and learn like you have never before. You get the idea - now it's time to act on it.

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Forest Meditation - Flute and Fairy Soundscapes

Forest meditation, also known as Shinrin Yokou, is an experience in nature that aids children and adults calm and improve their overall health. Like breathing exercises, but it is multisensory and therapeutic. Breathe in the fresh mountain air that fills your lungs, and feel refreshed. After that, take a leap into the forest. Flute Relaxation is best accomplished by listening to flute music for meditation. This tranquil audio collection features the soothing sound of nature and flutes, offering a variety peaceful meditative soundscapes. It doesn't matter if you're interested in the hauntingly beautiful harmonies of the Japanese shakuhachi or the tranquil sophistication of orchestral flutes this collection of top quality free relaxing music will be the perfect accompaniment to help you get your mind in the right place. These soothing nature sounds can aid in relaxation and enhance your yoga practice, promote deeper sleep, lessen anxiety and depression. They can also create a spa atmosphere, which is perfect to heal. The sound of a forest fairy, birdsong, insects and peaceful winds create this ethereal and new age of royalty free music. The hypnotic, captivating sound of the flute can inspire hypnogogic images. It is known as'music of the spheres' as it opens up the doors into higher dimensional realms as well as sacred music. The combination of mystical rhythms and tones can help you awaken to your spiritual journey and connect with the wisdom of your soul. Fairy

They are soothing and assist in focusing. They can be used to reduce distractions and promote sleepiness. This forest meditation soundtrack can be used at bedtime or while relaxing on the sofa. In mythology, the fairy is a supernatural creature from folklore or romance which uses magic to influence human affairs. They are typically depicted as tiny, enchanting creatures resembling humans. They may differ in appearance and their behavior. The fey are a bizarre mixture of beliefs that span across Europe. They include demonized angels in Christian tradition Gods and demons in Pagan religions, and spirits of the dead. A regular exposure to nature can provide many health advantages. This includes less stress, anxiety and depression. The Forest Meditation soundtrack helps users to reconnect with nature and develop a deeper bond with its beauty. The practice of mindfulness is an excellent tool for students who struggle to calm and concentrate. Wind The best way to find focus is by disengaging from the noise of your daily routine and listening to the sound of nature. These sounds can help you get more comfortable and sleep more easily, improve your focus when studying or working, and can provide an ideal background for meditation. The gentle sound of wind blowing through the trees is created by a haunting flautist, and the rhythmic breathing. This sounds make you feel like you're part of a forest that's been around forever. Forest bathing is a type of meditation that involves being deeply immersed in nature. It also has many health benefits. Forest Therapy, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is a therapeutic practice that can be practiced wherever around the globe. It is based on the notion that human beings need to be connected with nature in order to keep good health and happiness. This can be accomplished by spending time in any green area, including the city park or in the backyard garden. Water Water sounds are among the most relaxing of all natural soundscapes, whether it's water flow, a waterfall or raindrops. It immerses you in peace and provides you with an instant sensation of tranquility. This episode combines the sounds of birdsong along with babbling rivers and background forest music to create an enveloping and tranquil experience. This episode is perfect for those looking to rest, sleep or simply enjoy a moment of peace. Take a deep breath, close your eyes, slow your breathing and visualize yourself in the beautiful forest. The sounds of nature, a forest that is asleep, birds songs and river flowing can instantly ease all stress, tension, or anxiety and calm your mind and body. It's the ideal sleep aid and can aid you in falling asleep faster and drift into a deep, peaceful slumber. This relaxing nature soundtrack also works great as background music for pilates, yoga or tai chi videos or time lapse photos. It also creates movie-like ambient moments. Watch the video on YouTube

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Uttarakhand: A Tapestry Woven with Adventure, Spirituality, and Serenity

Tucked away in the mighty Himalayas, Uttarakhand is a place that draws you in. With snow-capped mountains that seem to touch the sky, green valleys where holy rivers flow through it, this northern state of India offers a variety of experiences for all travelers. At Uttarakhand one can find what they are looking for; be it spiritual peace of mind, adventure activities or simply taking in some crisp mountain breeze.uttarakhand tour packages can transform these dreams into reality.

Unveiling the Spiritual Heart of India

Uttarakhand has been famously termed as the “Land of Gods”. It houses the Char Dham, a revered Hindu pilgrimage circuit composed of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath, thereby drawing worshippers from all over the world. Devoted to a specific Hindu deity, each Dham comprises Gangotri dedicated to Goddess Ganga, Yamunotri dedicated to Goddess Yamuna, Badrinath dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Kedarnath dedicated to Lord Shiva. The very journey becomes an integrated part of the pilgrim as it winds its way through breathtaking landscapes.

Adventure Awaits: Trekking Through Paradise

If you are an adventurous person, Uttarakhand is to die for Valley of Flowers as a place with all sorts of adventures including walking through the woods and picking flowers. During the monsoon season, there are many brightly colored flowers like those seen here at The Valley of Flowers which is a UNESCO world heritage site giving you an unforgettable background as if in paradise while out on safari. Alternatively, there are treks such as this one to The Valley of Flowers or taking The Kedarnath Yatra and Hemkund Sahib treks if you’re looking for something tougher; they present difficult paths in terrifying landscapes where you can see nature as it really is.

Hill Stations That Enchant: A Haven for Relaxation

In Uttarakhand, there are many beautiful mountain resorts which are a relief from daily routine's noise and turmoil. There is a hypnotizing lake in Nainital called “Queen of the Hills” and an active bazaar. Moreover, Mussoorie with its colonial buildings sits atop most tourist’s priority list while offering amazing sights. And if peace is what you need then go to Rishikesh where spirituality seekers come from all over the world every year looking for peace and love in yoga houses thanks to whose courses they’re able even match themselves better-thought-out ways today as never before.

A Glimpse into Nature's Bounty

Uttarakhand is rich in natural beauty. This is where you find Jim Corbett National Park, which is the oldest national park in India. For those who love wildlife adventures, it is a place to be as they get to see tigers, elephants among other animals. Corbett Falls is within this area and it offers coolness due to its existence within such green vegetation. For visitors interested in going underground or exploring caves then they should visit Garur Chatti caves that give an insight into what Uttarakhand has in store geologically.

A Cultural Tapestry: Unveiling Local Traditions

Uttarakhand has a rich cultural background. Moreover, Kumaon and Garhwal have their own signatures in terms of traditions, customs and practices. To get a firsthand experience of what it is all about, one would need to see Chholiya from Kumaon and Garhwal from Garhwal or try Bhatt ki churkani which is a local dish in Garhwali or eat Kumaoni Aloo ke gutke.

Planning Your Uttarakhand Adventure

The best time to travel to Uttarakhand would depend on what you wanted. Summer time is the best time even as it is quite comfortable throughout the Mountains. Moreover increased rainfall amounts have been noted in South India and northwest parts like Jammu and Kashmir. On top of that, maps indicate that there is a high risk of such calamities occurring in one area while another region may not be affected by it to the same extent. The fact that heavy flooding quite often happens here outstrips us. Summer is usually quite warm all round but may occasionally rain during the day when clouds build up over the hillsides especially in the afternoon. On the other hand it often hails hard at night. Based on the time taken for rains to set in mind however can only be seen towards late afternoon or evening hours after a sunny early morning period. Uttarakhand typically experiences heavy rainfall between June and September. Nevertheless temperatures still remain relatively moderate with average highs below elevations of about 1000-2000m

Crafting Your Dream Uttarakhand Experience

Regardless of the depth of your pockets, Uttarakhand provides for all. Both the rich with their usual spending habits and the cheap with their usually broke ways, will be catered for here as the former will have the expensive five star hotels to stay in while the latter will afford simple hostels or home stays. Another way of ensuring that you enjoy this natural paradise would be through the tailor made excursions or holidays organized by tour operators.

Planning your Uttarakhand adventure can be as effortless as enjoying a cup of chai overlooking the Himalayas. At Yashvi Tours And Travels we specialize in crafting customized tours and travel packages for this incredible region. Whether you're a spiritual seeker yearning for pilgrimage tours, an adrenaline junkie craving adventure activities, or a nature lover seeking domestic escapes, Tour Planner Gandhinagar designs an itinerary that caters to your interests. From comfortable accommodation and local transportation to expert guides and activity planning, we take care of everything. Our package booking services for domestic package booking in gandhinagar and international package booking in gandhinagar can even help you explore beyond Uttarakhand's borders we are also providing services for air ticket booking in gandhinagar, so you can simply relax, soak in the magic, and create unforgettable memories with us !

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Discover Tranquility and Spirituality at Divine Lakshmi Ganga, Rishikesh

The introduction

Nestled in the waters of the holy Ganges River, Divine Lakshmi Ganga located in Rishikesh is a peaceful and spiritual escape for travelers seeking peace and tranquility in the peaceful landscape of Uttarakhand. With its beautiful setting, luxurious accommodations, and a spiritual atmosphere, Divine Lakshmi Ganga provides an unforgettable trip for both tourists and pilgrims alike.

The location

Divine Lakshmi Ganga is perfectly situated in the middle of Rishikesh with a stunning view of the crystal clear river waters that flow through the Ganges River. It is surrounded by lush greenery and high mountain ranges, this hotel offers peace and tranquility from the bustle and hustle of city life. It also offers the convenience of Rishikesh's most revered temples, ashrams, as well as yoga centres.

Facilities

The Hotel provides spacious and well-appointed rooms that are designed to create a tranquil sanctuary for guests. Each room is elegantly furnished and is equipped with modern amenities that ensure you a relaxing stay amid the tranquil surroundings.

Facilities and amenities

Divine Lakshmi Ganga offers an array of facilities and amenities that can enhance the guest's experience. This includes a 24 hours a day reception desk and room service, as well as laundry service and free Wi-Fi. The hotel can also provide spiritual activities like meditation and yoga sessions, Ayurvedic spa treatments, and cultural programming.

Food

Visitors can indulge in tasty vegetarian meals at the restaurant on site that specializes in traditional Indian food. The tranquil ambiance of the restaurant and stunning panorama over the Ganges River provide the perfect location for an unforgettable dining experience.

The Spiritual Journey

Divine Lakshmi River offers visitors the chance to take a deep dive into the spiritual atmosphere of Rishikesh. Visitors can partake in the regular Ganga Aarti ceremony at the nearby ghats, take an bath in the holy water of the Ganges and visit the city's sacred temples and ashrams for blessings and gain insight.

Conclusion

Divine Lakshmiganga located in Rishikesh provides a serene and spiritual getaway for those seeking peace in the tranquil surrounding of Uttarakhand. Its comfortable accommodation with a serene atmosphere, as well as close proximity to the sacred Ganges River, Divine Lakshmi Ganga offers an unforgettable experience that feeds the mind, body and soul leaving guests feeling refreshed revitalized and spiritually lifted.

Here's a positive review of Divine Lakshmi Ganga, a ganga from Rishikesh:

"Divine Lakshmi Ganga" in Rishikesh is truly a haven for souls. My experience there was anything but extraordinary. From the moment I set into the hotel I felt a feeling of calm and peace be awash over me. The hotel's tranquil location along the banks of the Ganges River provided the perfect setting for meditation and rest.

The rooms were spacious and tastefully furnished, providing the perfect place to relax after a long day of exploring the spiritual and religious wonders of Rishikesh. The staff were extremely friendly, always willing to help with a friendly smile.

What truly set Divine Ganga apart was the spiritual atmosphere that surrounded the hotel. From the hypnotic Ganga Aarti ceremony, to the meditation and yoga classes that were offered on the premises I experienced a deep feeling of belonging to something bigger than me.

Overall, my experience at Divine Lakshmi Ganga was transformative. It gave me an opportunity to connect to my inner self and to find peace in the chaos of life. It is a highly recommended holy sanctuary for anyone looking for peace and spiritual renewal within the heart of Rishikesh."

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'Touching Guitar' https://audiojungle.net/item/touching-guitar/50351560

‘Touching Guitar’ https://audiojungle.net/item/touching-guitar/50351560 is a relaxing, sentimental, expressive, hypnotic, dreamy, slow-flowing piece for Guitar and Strings prompted by feelings of tenderness, love, regret, passion, lust, sadness, nostalgia, death, loneliness and loss. Extremely emotional with a sense of floating, waiting, pausing, melancholy and stillness. Ideal for a love story, scenes of nature and woodland, sensitive issues. Charity campaigns for the elderly, homeless, poverty, mental illness etc. Great for drone footage, perfect accompaniment to a short meditation or use on chill out, stretch or yoga instruction videos. Also useful as a background underscore for narrated words, short film soundtrack, drone footage, trailer, podcast or expressive contemporary dance.

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Today is my Birthday! And I'm giving away more than 40! Free Abstract Digital Fractal Video backgrounds to celebrate! Anyone can use these for any purpose, commercial use, personal use, whatever you want! They are in the public domain! (google drive download link is in video description)

Created these psychedelic mesmerizing hypnotic satisfying trippy colorful fractal animations with Frax. Additional editing with YoutCut. As always, I've added groovy chill peaceful mellow soothing funky hypnotic ambient music from Free Music Archive, for all your yoga, meditation, sleeping, studying, tripping, relaxation needs lol. (20 Minute Meditation 2 by HoliznaCC0)

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Just started this, hope is is a good as her last.

Blurb SHE MAY RESIST, BUT…HE WILL HAVE HER. She does not believe hypnosis is real, but he is about to change her mind. Literally. When Lacey is forced to move in with her boyfriend and his hypnotist roommate, she has no idea that her boyfriend’s best friend will take an interest in hypnotizing her. Damon wants to claim her body and mind for himself at all costs, whether that means installing brainwashing software onto her work computer, playing subliminal messages, enslaving the minds of her co-workers and yoga class, or hypnotizing her to develop an oral fixation that includes popsicles, lollipops, and, well, him. Lacey can only resist for so long, and with each passing day of living under Damon’s roof, she finds herself having a harder time remembering just why she should resist in the first place.   After all, who wouldn’t want to be a good girl? Who wouldn’t want to sit back and relax? And watch the pretty spirals. And listen to the pretty music. Watch. Listen. Surrender. And OBEY.