Insights on Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness
Welcome to our collection of insights on Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness. Please explore them as an aide in the deepening of your own practice and understanding. Our community strives to bring people together, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi or meditator, who is passionate about these practices.
Autumn Equinox & Mindfulness with Jimmy Buffett: Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On
Welcome to the Fall Season. It may be helpful to remember that this is a transitional time ...and a Jimmy Buffet song that packs a profound mindfulness message.
It is said that awareness is like the light of the Sun
Awareness and Kindness are both integral to the development of mindfulness; and while I am being poetic, you are probably reading this because you have heard some of the science. Mindfulness is a mind/body skill that measurably benefits us in a variety of physiological and psychological ways.
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.
Yoga Ministry
I said goodbye yesterday to a group of Catholic clergy I have…
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…
Reflections from my practice
Here are some reflections from my practice and hopefully some…
Tips
For many years I ran a yoga, meditation, and mindfulness program…
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…
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...
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…
Yoga and Breathing for the Billionth Time
I used to teach a lot of yoga, hours every day. I joked…
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…
Solstice in our hemisphere…
Kala Purusha, 2 Free Mindfulness Classes & December News
As we approach the Winter Solstice I am reflecting on the last…
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...