Meditation
all about meditation
Whether we are new or seasoned practitioners, our objective in practice is always the same: to step up to the comfortable relationship with our edge. That invitation to step to our edge is so provocative! It suggests leaving the comfort of what we know and move toward our yet unknown greatness. Living On The Frontier […]
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How can sitting in mindfulness meditation create social change? In this short video, mindfulness pioneer Jon Kabat-Zinn explains why sitting in meditation is not only a political statement, but a radical act of love. #meditation #mindfulness
Warning: If you are easily offended by strong language, this 2 ½ minute meditation may not be for you.
There are usually four different types of mental agitation, and the way to slow the discourse of your incessant thoughts is simply by observing them without judgment.
The ancient and epic poem The Ramayana says that long ago there was a powerful Demon king named Ravana. His power blinded him with pride, deceived him into thinking he was larger than Dharma or Truth. Ravana stole a princess, Sita, Rama’s wife, and a war was waged to get her back. Blinded By Pride […]
I lived in Korea for a year teaching English and studying meditation. I loved to explore the locals-only part of this fascinating country. One day a few friends and I wandered into a tea shop in the old part of town. At the back of the shop was a man, dressed in the Han Bok, the traditional […]
Here is a list of practices that can improve your mindfulness and help you wake up to the inner workings of your emotional, physical, and mental processes.
You don’t have to spend an hour meditating to find spiritual connection. Just spread these 60 second activities throughout your day and be tapped in.
What if our soul is, as poet Mary Oliver says, “pure light that shines where no one is”? In her poem (conveniently titled Poem), Mary Oliver speaks to the notion of the soul like this: “Airy and shapeless thing,/ it needs/ the metaphor of the body. . . to be understood/ to be more than […]
Mindfulness is not fully understood in terms of potentially negative externalities. Here is a brief exploration of the negative sides to mindfulness.
“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” And so he did. This was Muhammad Ali’s mantra. Perhaps yoga and mindfulness isn’t often associated with Muhammad Ali, yoga’s first principle of non-harming and all that, but he was someone who was particularly adroit in his use of the yogic principle of mantra and visualization. His […]
Whether we are new or seasoned yoga practitioners, our objective in practice is always the same: to step up to the the comfortable relationship with our edge.
Don Miguel’s book, The Four Agreements kept coming to mind as a I thought about the ways in which we all could be more proactive in our daily lives to help create a healthier consciousness on our planet. The Four Agreements has been read and utilized by millions of people and is the perfect tool to use to help heal humanity.
When we really listen to what our body is telling us it will let us know if we need a reboot, a fresh start or need to do something different when what we are currently doing is not working for us. #health
I was experiencing what doctors refer to as “night terrors.” As a child it was just the norm—sleep walking and waking up screaming in the middle of the night. It’s only looking back now that I can provide a logical explanation for it.
