Finding inner quiet is like discovering a hidden sanctuary within yourself, a place of peace untouched by the noise of the world. By cultivating inner quiet, you give yourself the gift of presence, a space where you can hear the whispers of your own heart, unclouded...
Mandala creation is a centering device to bring us clarity and deeper wisdom. Yoga nidra and yoga practices are wonderful at awakening our innate creative flow within us, and help us to get out of our ‘judging mind’, giving us more freedom to create with ease. Mandala...
Numerous studies have provided evidence that Metta Loving-Kindness meditation has the ability to restructure the brain in a positive way. Metta means 'positive energy and kindness towards self and others' in the Pali language from northern India and closely related to...
Spring-time has intense new energies! Be mindful and aware of your body, energy, and mood as you flow through spring when elements of Wood, Water, Earth, and Fire Elements predominate. This is a time to cultivate your innate calm - focus on relaxing your mind, body...
ZIBA KASHEF interviewed me for this informative article on non-sleep deep rest and yoga nidra for Yoga Journal. Both these practices can reduce stress, achieve deep relaxation, and induce sleep. However, despite their similarities, non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) and...
Practice Pause during your day to be here now, giving yourself the gift of fully living into this beautiful moment. I love listening to this slow piano music that helps me to drop my thoughts, fears, and busyness, allowing me to open to the present. Sometimes I watch...
A beautiful sleep lullaby prayer from the talented Karen Drucker. Click Below:
What is EQUANIMITY? It's a word that began to be used in the 17th century, although I had not heard it until I began Buddhist meditation in my 20's. Merriam-Webster Dictionary describes it surprisingly well: 1: Evenness of mind, especially under stress 'nothing could...
Enjoy these simple meditations for Short Pauses. You can do them anytime, from 1-minute or more, or all day long! Gaze into a FLOWER. Notice and savor your time inside this flower. Use all of your senses: See the colors, patterns, geometric...
