Responding creatively to stress. Instead of reacting to situations with our old instincts, we can learn to respond thoughtfully and creatively. When we practice observing our own reactions, we can better understand the nature of our old instinctual patterns. After allowing our initial, instinctive reaction to pass by, we then have more time to choose… Continue reading “Unwinding the Mind” Meditation Technique: Responding creatively to stress by Karah Pino, MAcOM
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Meditation for turning Tragedy into Creative Solutions
The horrific tragedy of the school shooting last week is still echoing through our collective conscience, triggering arguments on-line and in the media. When we struggle to take premature action in response to strong emotions instead of allowing the emotions to be fully processed, our creative mind can become blocked and solutions evade us. Our… Continue reading Meditation for turning Tragedy into Creative Solutions
The “best” meditation is what works for you! by Karah Pino, MAcOM
The results of a research study from San Francisco State University came out in July of 2012 that asked the question: “What is the best meditation?” Meditation practitioners around the world would say: “The meditation I do!” and as it turns out, the research shows that it is absolutely true! The study followed people who… Continue reading The “best” meditation is what works for you! by Karah Pino, MAcOM
It’s Time to Unwind your Mind!
Introduction to Meditation Here’s the Introductory track on the Unwind your Mind Meditation Instruction CD with transcript below: Unwind your Mind Intro Transcript: It’s time to unwind your mind. Find yourself a quiet place to sit while I explain a little about these techniques to clear and open your mind. We all struggle with stress,… Continue reading It’s Time to Unwind your Mind!
Reaching for the Better Angels of our Nature – Art Installation by Karah Pino, MAcOM
I began this piece with the idea that our better nature, the nature of humanity in harmony with the natural world, is just a decision away. All we have to do is reach for the truth in ourselves. Artwalk December 13th, 2012 at Mind Unwind Gallery in West Seattle. “Artpocalypse” happening all day December 21st,… Continue reading Reaching for the Better Angels of our Nature – Art Installation by Karah Pino, MAcOM
Watching thoughts and feelings like children on the playground of your imagination – Karah Pino, MAcOM
Becoming the observer of your mind. Round and round the merry-go-round: The same old thoughts coming around again and again. Revisiting our challenges, from the same point of view, again and again. Up and down the See-saw: Our emotions rising and falling. No matter how hard we push, we inevitably fall back to earth, feeling… Continue reading Watching thoughts and feelings like children on the playground of your imagination – Karah Pino, MAcOM
Movement and Mindfulness 3 hour Intensive this Thursday!
Introducing a new 3 hour Meditation Intensive called Movement and Mindfulness in West Seattle this July! Also coming to the UW in the Fall. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Meditation and Mindfulness Quick Reminder: Movement and Mindfulness This Thursday in West Seattle! REGISTER HERE Finally, summer in the PNW!… Continue reading Movement and Mindfulness 3 hour Intensive this Thursday!
Class: Meditation 101 – Reduce Stress, Enjoy Life
A one day, three hour introduction designed to deepen your experience of meditation and answer the question: What is meditation? As Modern Research has shown, there are many physiological, mental and emotional benefits to meditating. This 3 hour intensive will introduce you to 16 techniques from different traditions so that you can discover for yourself… Continue reading Class: Meditation 101 – Reduce Stress, Enjoy Life
Poem: Breathing Peace
Breathing Peace Breath as a bridge, reaching to re-connect a divided self. Bridges as stitches across the gaping wound that pulls apart. In separating, a sense of longing is arbitrarily created. Conscious breathing, sharpening awareness like a blade across stone, penetrates ignorance, pierces the divisions, until unity reigns again. With pure awareness throughout breathing, space… Continue reading Poem: Breathing Peace