Present Moment & Busy Minds
With awareness of the present moment, your busy mind will not be an obstacle. I heard this poem read in a meditation class, early in my mindfulness journey, and it has always stayed with me.
Entries by Natasha Korshak
Yoga Ministry
I said goodbye yesterday to a group of Catholic clergy I have been working with for 7 weeks. I teach a “Mind, Body, Spirit” Seminar for a clergy sabbatical program here in Tucson. Essentially, I give them an ecumenical model for how yoga, meditation, and mindfulness “work” and then we spend the majority of our […]
Years ago, I read an article by a teacher of the Vedic sciences, regarding the cultivation of Prana.
When considering what to share from my practice this month, the idea of pace came to mind as a relevant theme. As I tried to write about it, it became overly complex. So I am going back to basics and simply sharing some personal thoughts that I hope are useful for you. Years ago, I […]
Reflections from my practice
Here are some reflections from my practice and hopefully some inspiration for yours: This winter and spring I have been concentrating on getting stronger through hiking. It has felt important as I enter into middle age to not just move more, but to be in nature and to be reminded that my body is a […]
Tips
For many years I ran a yoga, meditation, and mindfulness program for Miraval: Life in Balance, and was regularly asked by our sales and marketing team to speak with journalists about our programs and what we do. Inevitably I was always asked for “tips”. I can do tips of course and it is good way […]
Mindfulness is sometimes referred to as self recollection
You realize you are anxious or agitated by something or someone and you give yourself permission to acknowledge it, make space for it, make intentional…
You won’t teach normal things
When I was in my early 20’s a friend and her mother recommended I see a psychic they thought highly of. I had already finished my undergraduate degree in history, was practicing yoga, and working in the food service world to get by. The main question was what would I DO with my life? What […]
Poem from a MBSR Participant
Space.
Breathing.
Just breathe.
Breath.
The space of infinite awareness.
Awareness.
Eyes open.
See with clarity.
Feel clarity.
Clarity.
Silver edged space.
Stillness.
Freedom…
Mindfulness Motivation from the Past and Present
Our normal daily life creates a pattern of mental focus that often takes us out of our physical, present moment reality. Our attention goes away and in many directions, often for long periods of time. This way of being, while it may seem necessary, productive, and even creative has many limitations. The primary limitation is […]
Yoga and Breathing for the Billionth Time
I used to teach a lot of yoga, hours every day. I joked that I was a marathon yoga teacher. I taught different types of yoga practices in those many hours, it wasn’t all super physical. It was also in one facility, so I didn’t have to drive hither and yon. I loved what I […]
Meditative Yoga Practice Series – Saturdays 9:30-4:30
This series of practice days grows out of a desire to support our continued healing, growing, and awakening. The beauty of Yoga is the experiential process; this strengthens our connection to inner knowing, the inner teacher or Guru.
Full Day of Meditative Yoga Practice January 23rd 2016
The day will include a variety of movement, breathing, sound, and meditation practices; while most practice is solo, there will be some interactive components as well. Pace & sequencing will match the natural flow of the daylight and guide you effortlessly to the deeper healing and regenerative dimensions of Yoga.
Vedic Astrology Highlights and Super Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse
Vedic Astrology Highlights Fall 2015 & Super Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse September 27th
Sleep of the Yogi: Finding the Rest & Recovery We All Need
Natasha will explain to us the foundations, guide us, and help us practice Yoga Nidra also known as iRest (not an apple product). This traditional Yoga practice helps heal ills such as anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, and PTSD. Yoga Nidra is a simple and doable meditation that reminds us of our intentions and our potential to break through limiting perceptions that generate stress and tension. Natasha’s teaching will also help us understand how this practice can be applied to daily life.
Vedic Highlights July August 2015
In the Vedic understanding of macrocosm and microcosm, our connection to the universe comes from within. The energies of the universe flow through our consciousness and being.
How does Integrative Restoration / iRest relate to Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction MBSR?
Integrative Restoration or iRest is a mind body method whose origins are less academic than MBSR. Yet, iRest has developed into a protocol that now qualifies as evidence based and is the subject of numerous studies for its treatment potential for trauma, pain, addiction relapse, compassion fatigue, insomnia, memory, and learning
Winter Solstice 2014 Dakshinayana
Winter Solstice 2014 – Dakshinayana Solstice in our hemisphere marks the shortest day, the longest night, and the beginning of Winter. In the Vedic Calendar the period from Summer to Winter Solstice is called Dakshinayana , the dark half of the year. The energy of waning light is similar to the dark half of the […]
Kala Purusha, 2 Free Mindfulness Classes & December News
As we approach the Winter Solstice I am reflecting on the last six months since Summer Solstice. This is the waning phase of the year, the days growing shorter. Traditionally, this is an auspicious time for planning and preparation. What have you been up to? What is the theme of your past 6 months? The […]
The Mindulness & MBSR Programs’ of Tucson News – December 2014
We have two free Mindful Meditation practice offerings in December. Present Moment, Wonderful Moment: Experiencing Mindfulness & The Fruitful Darkness: An Evening of Mindfulness Practice …related to the change of seasons…
Film: The Connection – Exploring the Mind and Body Link
A documentary film exploring the mind and bodies connection and its missing link in healthcare. With Andrew Weil, MD, Jon Kabat-Zinn …
It was a different experience than the MBSR program
The July series of classes was a wonderful interlude for me personally this summer. They were designed to stand alone each week, so people could come even if vacationing some part of the month…