Tag "meditation"

Are You a Terrible Meditator and Can You Fix the Problem?

Several years ago talk show host Michael Feldman of the NPR show “Whad’Ya Know ”  was interviewing author and The New York Times columnist Patricia Marks. Marks said she paid

The Key to Wellness Can Be Found in Ancient Mythology

Coming to your breath to handle stress is not a new concept. In fact ancient stories depict many of the same practices we have available to us today when dealing with negative emotions.

Spring Cleaning: 6 Ways to Clear Out the Clutter

It feels so good to get rid of stuff you no longer need – to and overstuffed drawers, to dump moldy food sitting in the back of the fridge, or

10 Ways to Celebrate National Meditation Month

May has been designated National Meditation Month. If you’ve been wanting to meditate or if you’ve had a desire to do more meditation, this is the month to start. Here

5- Minute Metta (Lovingkindness) Meditation for Beginners

Metta means positivity, love, and kindness and practicing this type of meditation is easy and great for beginners. Metta meditation can be a very powerful healing tool; creating good feelings

6 WAYS TO ADD MINDFULNESS INTO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

The holidays are the busiest time of the year and when you’re working, have kids, school run and other responsibilities you may find yourself neglecting to take care of yourself.

Stress, Struggle & Strawberries: Inquire Within

  Eat the strawberry. That’s the thought that sticks out in my mind about that moment. And how tender it was, when just a couple hours before I was a

7 Easy Ways to Calm Your Mind

The world is a stressful place. If you don’t know how to manage your stress, you’ll end up absorbing all the negative energy in your surroundings. Here are 7 ways to keep calm and carry on.

Yoga Bhavadhara Part One…Making the Case for a New Form of Yoga

T. Krishnamacharya, the grandfather of Modern Postural Yoga, made the following intriguing statements in his book Yoga Makaranda in 1935, “It is not true that those people [Westerners] are not

Meditation with Julie: Committing to your Purpose

Do you sometimes need a bit of help in being clear about your wishes and goals? This short meditation can be used as a daily commitment to remain focused on