Making sacred tree shadows: Playing with light and shadows is pretty fun! Can’t wait to see how it turns out at Mind Unwind this June. I hope you enjoy exploring the space of the Sacred Shadow as if a 2 year old, in divine celebration of being in the world. Hope to see you there!… Continue reading Sacred Shadow Studio Update #1 – Origami-style Tree Shadow Maker
Tag: Religion and Spirituality
“Unwinding the Mind” Meditation Technique: Responding creatively to stress by Karah Pino, MAcOM
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
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
Huff Post: What Happens To An Irritable Person On A Meditation Retreat?
What Happens To An Irritable Person On A Meditation Retreat? Until this year, the words “meditation” and “retreat” did not go together in my world, in any capacity. Truthfully, the word “retreat” never entered my vocabulary much at all, unless it somehow involved a spa treatment. But suddenly, in 2012, it seemed as if people… Continue reading Huff Post: What Happens To An Irritable Person On A Meditation Retreat?
Metro – Use meditation to sleep better in 2013
Talking in your sleep? There’s an app for that The city that never sleeps MARY ANN GEORGANTOPOULOS NEW YORK What are some reasons people don’t sleep well? One of the things that people complain about is thinking too much when they are in bed. Thinking of all the things that can go wrong tomorrow does… Continue reading Metro – Use meditation to sleep better in 2013
Clear minds, open hearts: Participants find mindfulness and understanding through meditation | INFORUM | Fargo, ND
FARGO – Meditation means different things to different people. It helps Sarah Gebeke of Fargo relax and gain mental clarity. James Walsh of Fargo uses it to help him communicate more effectively. Meditation changes Minnesota State University Moorhead student Romit Devkota’s outlook on life. And for certified meditation instructor Terry Lausch, meditation helped him overcome… Continue reading Clear minds, open hearts: Participants find mindfulness and understanding through meditation | INFORUM | Fargo, ND
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
Meditation: Stress Reduction or Induction? | North Coast Journal | Humboldt County
(Feb. 21, 2013) What [the Buddha] taught … the path that we think will lead us to happiness leads instead to sorrow. Donald Lopez, Professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies, U. of Michigan Every week or so, I receive an email announcing the latest scientific finding about meditation or, as it’s usually termed, “Buddhist meditation.”… Continue reading Meditation: Stress Reduction or Induction? | North Coast Journal | Humboldt County
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!