In today’s fast-paced world, carving out a space for relaxation and mindfulness at home is more important than ever. A dedicated zen room can provide the perfect sanctuary for meditation, reflection, or unwinding after a long day. Whether you just bought a sprawling house in Santa Fe, NM, or in a cozy apartment in Bend, OR, or renting a home in…

These seven factors support our meditation practice; we learn how to be less reactive and more responsive to challenging situations and events.

Mindfulness Meditation – Concentration, Awareness, with Compassion
Mindfulness is awareness that arises by paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally. Mindfulness…

In preparation for the Awareness of Breath Meditation we will start with a few minutes of gentle stretching with awareness or chair yoga. We gently stretch the body while paying attention to those physical sensations that are most predominate as we 1) stretch our hands up over our head, 2) then we’ll do neck rotations in three directions, 3)…

This month we explore the attitudes and guidelines, essential aspects of an effective Mindfulness practice during meditation as well as for everyday living.

Mindfulness is …
Mindfulness is awareness that arises by paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally (that is, suspending judgment). Another way to define…

We all experience joy and know what it feels like. The good news is that we can cultivate the feeling and create the conditions for it to be realized more deeply and frequently. Mindfulness is one way to enhance the development of this innate ability we all share. First, a brief introduction to what Mindfulness is and its benefits. Next, we…