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Photo by jisu lee on Unsplash I taught my yoga class this morning and discovered that the apartment above the studio has a new tenant--a very unhappy puppy. The puppy yipped and yapped all morning--a mournful plea that ranged from a desperate attempt to get someone to realize how awful its …
Acceptance: Leaning Into the Messiness of DiscomfortRead More
Of the many meditation techniques, walking meditation is one of my favorites. Movement. Mindfulness. Body. Breath. It combines so many of my favorite practices. But this doesn't mean that I find walking easy-- in fact, moving during meditation is yet another way I can space out and get …
Years ago, an Ayurvedic doctor told me to eat my meals as if I was a queen. He wanted me to slow down and savor my food. To act as if I was pampered. I was in the throes of single motherhood and at the time, it seemed like an absurd idea. But still, I liked the image so from time to time, I’ve …
Everywhere I turn, people are talking about their mindfulness meditation. They talk about it during exercise, at the grocery store, in everyday conversations. It's in the news. Even Anderson Cooper went on a mindfulness meditation weekend retreat. He gave up his cellphone, sat on a cushion, and …
The Non-Guru, Everyday Guide to Mindfulness MeditationRead More
