Addiction is a disease of “lack.” At the core level, we feel something is missing and we set out to try to fill the void through a set of behaviors that leave us further depleted. We damage the systems of our body and sap ourselves of “life force.” Our endocrine system gets taxed. Our nervous… Continue reading Tommy Rosen: Recovery 2.0: Yoga and Meditation for People in Recovery From Addiction
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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
Meditation for the business soul | Dynamic Business – Small Business Advice – Forums | Dynamic Business Australia
Marina Yang | April 26, 2013 Meditation is about understanding yourself and where you fit into the world. What better practice for the working person? The trials of navigating the muddy waters of workplace relationships whilst trying to improve your own productivity are lifted when you understand who you are, and where you are. Meditation… Continue reading Meditation for the business soul | Dynamic Business – Small Business Advice – Forums | Dynamic Business Australia
Yoga Isn’t Just Good For Your Mind, It’s Good For Your Genes | Greatist
There are lots of reasons to start practicing yoga and meditation. Yogis get to shop at Lululemon and tote around fancy rolled-up mats. Those who meditate attract admiring looks when they sit poised in lotus position in the middle of a crowded office building. Okay, so we’re being a bit facetious. But, as it turns… Continue reading Yoga Isn’t Just Good For Your Mind, It’s Good For Your Genes | Greatist
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
“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