Tag "meditation"

Training the Monkey Mind

The mind is a terrible thing to waste, but half the time we don’t even realize we are doing it. Like a puppy learning new tricks, we too must train the mind one step at time and with patience.

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

Unleash Your Inner Zen: 7 Ways to Begin a Meditation Practice

Decades of scientific, medical and social research reveals that meditation has quantitative, qualitative benefits to anyone who takes up the practice – everything from lowering blood pressure, combating stress, overcoming

11 Tips to Start with Mindfulness Meditation Practice

By learning to practice mindfulness meditation, and being more aware of the moment to moment happenings of life, we can be more present within our own life and less on the emotional and irrational responses prevalent today.

Meditating at the Banteay Srei in Cambodia

For some of us, Yoga is a private communication of who we are and what we are. Meditation is an integral part of this communication. Up until now, I would

Meditation with Julie: Sankalpa

Enjoy this short meditation on resolving to support your highest truth.

Mental Reboot! 4 Ways to Cultivate a Beginner’s Mind

The other night I told my son to go wash his hands for dinner as I do every evening. The next thing I knew he is saying “mom watch this!

Running Meditation

Running meditation can be a great way to develop the mind body connection. You can practice letting go, surrendering, allowing your body to take over.

Yoga Beyond the Physical – Part Two

Metaphysics means “beyond the physical. ”   It is a blend of science, religion, and philosophy. It covers all forms of the universe and its beautiful functions. It is the

10 Step Yoga Nidra: Curing the Sleep Crisis

When you think of a crisis, getting enough sleep is probably not the first issue that comes to mind. According to Reader’s Digest, sleep deprivation now rivals obesity and smoking