Mindfulness: Bringing ones complete attention to the present experience on a moment-to-moment basis, (according to Wikipedia). My word for 2014 is presence, which to me is being mindful and fully present to each moment of my day as it unfolds. I still find myself worrying about things in the future. However, as I keep bringing … Continue reading Week 3 of Meditation/Mindfulness Journey
Here we are at week 2 of our Meditation/Mindfulness Journey. This week's practice is Loving Kindness Meditation or Metta Meditation. Typically with Loving Kindness Meditation we start with offering loving kindness to ourselves followed by our loved ones and then, to persons that are neutral, for example, the grocery store clerk a stranger on the … Continue reading Week 2 of Meditation/Mindfulness Journey
"When we take time to quiet ourselves, we can all sense that our lives could be lived with greater compassion and greater wakefulness." Jack Kornfield Meditation and mindfulness is spoken of everywhere now. There are multiple studies being conducted on its effects in the corporate world, education, the health care system and the military. Technology … Continue reading 28 Day Meditation/Mindfulness Journey
Oh, it feels so good to be back here! It has been a whirlwind of amazing opportunities and activities. I am in the final stages of becoming an Urban Zen Integrative Therapist, (so excited about this and will post more about this soon), I'm also in the final stages of making a Yoga DVD for … Continue reading Pockets of Peace
Years ago when I was suffering a bout of anxiety, I saw a counselor that advised me to close my eyes and think of a place that I feel most at peace, This technique was to help me feel calm. This is also a relaxation tool in yoga used to calm the mind and body. … Continue reading Favorite Peaceful Place
. Watching my children's caterpillars transform into beautiful butterflies reminded me of a persons ability to transform. A yoga and meditation practice can transform one's body, mind and spirit. I see how my body has transformed through my yoga practice, becoming stronger and more flexible. My mind is going through transformation as I find more … Continue reading Transformation
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