Here’s a take on cognitive errors mixed with some of the mental habits we try to cultivate through yoga– and … More
Tag: Intro to Meditation
Thought Ruts: Change your Habits about People
There’s a lot of thought patterns we activate when we interact with others. Here’s a take on cognitive errors mixed … More
Bija Breathing – Pranayama + Mantra
This practice is wonderful as an anchor for meditation, or for focusing your intention throughout your time on the mat. … More
The 1 Minute Breath: Even Breathing with a Hold
This is one way I like to end (or begin) class. And it’s one I use all the time. While … More
Body Scan – Progressive Relaxation
Progressive Relaxation is a common relaxation technique that involves what’s often called a Body Scan. You can find variations in … More
Book: Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D.
Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of your Body and Mind to face Stress, Pain, and Illness is … More
Receptive Meditation: Watching Thoughts
Meditation is about directing the mind’s attention, and directing it towards your thoughts can be a great way to uncover … More
Walking Meditation
This is a great meditation practice for beginners, because it’s got you moving. It’s pretty Western-friendly, & it’s in a … More
Book: The Heart of Yoga – Developing a Personal Practice
This classic book is wonderful if you are interested in some of the philosophy of yoga and would like a … More
Visualization: Envision Results
A common type of meditation is visualization. This one has less structure than most, but instead is founded in the … More