Nine months ago a seed was planted. Ok people, not THAT kind of seed. I didn’t do any baby making, but I did start a journey that has changed my life for the better, similar to how becoming a mom made me see the world a bit differently. Back in September of 2012 I took… Continue reading Michelle Noehren: What I Know About Motherhood Now That I Practice Meditation
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Meditation classes calming young minds | Illawarra Mercury
There seems to be a misconception that kids have it easy. While they might not be worried about work or money, there are plenty of other things that can stress them out – relationships with their friends, bullying, school work and family issues are high up on the list of things children worry about. Which… Continue reading Meditation classes calming young minds | Illawarra Mercury
Mary Pritchard: But I Don’t Have Time to Meditate
Yes, you do. Time isn’t the issue; it’s priority, and specifically prioritizing yourself. I learned this the hard way this past week. For those of you on an academic schedule, you know that once spring break is over, crunch time begins. The first thing that usually goes for me during crunch time is any type… Continue reading Mary Pritchard: But I Don’t Have Time to Meditate
Rebecca Lammersen: Silencing the Myth of Meditation: You Don’t Have to Sit Still to Be Present
“I can do this. Just 20 minutes. Just sit still. My shoulder itches. Stop thinking about it! My foot is falling asleep, almost numb. The numbness is always the opening act for the pins and needles. That would be a good name for a band, The Pins and Needles, and here they come, singing right… Continue reading Rebecca Lammersen: Silencing the Myth of Meditation: You Don’t Have to Sit Still to Be Present
Meditation as Art: “The Sacred Shadow Self” – Creating Sacred Space – Sketches
Here are the final architectural sketches for The Sacred Shadow Self light and shadow installation June 2013 at Mind Unwind Gallery: See how it turns out at Mind Unwind this June! Part of my great joy in making art is seeing how ideas end up manifesting as they change and adapt to different circumstances. Hope… Continue reading Meditation as Art: “The Sacred Shadow Self” – Creating Sacred Space – Sketches
Gabrielle Bernstein: A Meditation for Manifesting
In this video I teach a Kundalini meditation called “Purify the Subtle Body.” The subtle body is the part of us that calls in opportunities, brings us good news and attracts positivity toward us. This meditation strengthens your energy field so that you become a magnet for miracles. Practicing this meditation will make you shine… Continue reading Gabrielle Bernstein: A Meditation for Manifesting
B.R.E.A.T.H.E: The Neuroscience of Breathing Techniques TED talk
This is an extra long TED talk by Neuroscientist Alan Watkins talking about how to “Be Brilliant Every Single Day”. In the second half he talks about how breathing techniques work physiologically. He mentions that there are 12 different ways that the breath can be adjusted, but only talked about the most important three: Rhythmically… Continue reading B.R.E.A.T.H.E: The Neuroscience of Breathing Techniques TED talk
Oprah and Deepak: 21 day meditation challenge – and it’s free | Montreal Gazette
Oprah and Deepak Chopra are teaming up for a 21 day meditation challenge which begins Monday, March 11th. As the Divine Ms. O says “Stillness is the space where all creative expression, peace, and love abide.” Couldn’t agree more. If you’ve been thinking about learning how to be still, (believe me, it’s not as easy as… Continue reading Oprah and Deepak: 21 day meditation challenge – and it’s free | Montreal Gazette
Unwind your Mind at the UW in 2013 – Only 1 class on campus winter quarter!
Techniques to help clear and open your mind. Practice watching thoughts and feelings like children on the playground of your imagination. This 3 hour intensive is chock full of tips for beginning a meditation practice. Gain a quick overview of different kinds of meditation practices so that you can discover for yourself the benefits of… Continue reading Unwind your Mind at the UW in 2013 – Only 1 class on campus winter quarter!
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