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Meditation
Read more: Meditation༄Meditation allows us to touch the place of stillness ever present within.Though thoughts float through our minds, we release the need to attach or follow them. We discover a more profound sense of our body, noting areas of constriction, and we can foster an environment for release.Meditation allows for a holistic understanding of self while…
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Chakra Balancing Course
Read more: Chakra Balancing CourseGreetings and welcome to the ten-day chakra cleanse! Throughout this program, you will discover the distinct characteristics of the seven primary chakras and how to tap into their energy to achieve a more harmonious daily life. Our current lifestyle has caused us to lose touch with our natural selves, but this course will help us…
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Farewell 2022: Reading patterns in stone
Read more: Farewell 2022: Reading patterns in stoneAnother year has passed, and for me, it was, at times, a painfully slow roll, nuanced with emerging patterns. It reminded me of a class in college almost 25 years ago. The professor was a mild-mannered, aging hippy, complete with a ponytail tied, not with a rubber band, but a piece of old leather cording.…
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364 days…
Read more: 364 days…A year ago today, I had my last drink. I did not know it at the time and I honestly can’t remember what it was. Only that I went to bed drunk as usual, woke up probably still drunk and began that Monday morning as usual- getting ready for work, not knowing then that I…
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Are You Being Mindful of Your Needs?
Read more: Are You Being Mindful of Your Needs?Are you being mindful of your needs? As we (in the northern hemisphere) move towards colder, shorter days, it is a good idea to create healthy routines to maintain balance.Are you getting proper nutrition?Eat warming, nourishing foods like homemade root vegetable soups, and stews, or try a warming Kitchari for a gentle seasonal cleanse. Are…
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Beginning Practice
Read more: Beginning PracticePractice. Beginning a meditation practice can be daunting. I have often heard, “Oh, I stopped because I couldn’t stop thinking,” or a similar statement. It’s a challenging stigma to overcome — meditation doesn’t mean your mind is blank, and it means we can lose the attachment to the thinking mind; we release the attachment to…
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Well-being
Read more: Well-beingAs summer begins to wind down, I notice that I haven’t been as mindful with regard to what I am taking in. As the days get shorter, they also seem to get busier, more hectic, and less intentional. I notice this shift in awareness about 4 times a year, usually prior to the solstices and…