Historically, the ancient Sanskrit word sati can be translated to mindfulness. This word was used to define the ability to observe things with a sense of what could be termed bare awareness. Essentially, mindfulness is observing thoughts, sensations in the body, and emotions in an impartial...
I didn’t put much research behind attending a 10-day silent meditation retreat before signing up. I first heard about this retreat about two years ago while I was watching one of Mimi Ikonn’s YouTube videos. The idea of this retreat didn’t sound appealing to me...
Do you want to relieve stress, refresh the mind, and feel better? Improper breathing can become a habit. Change your emotional and physical well being by practicing this daily breathing exercise. It is suggested that you intentionally practice this breath daily to create a new habit...
Today I want to share with you one of my favourite techniques for getting back into alignment. This technique is Dr. Weil's 4-7-8 breathing exercise. I love this tenchique because it can be done anywhere at anytime! If I'm feeling stressed, worried, overwhelmed, or anything else, whether...
Meditation can be done at any time anywhere. Meditation is simply the practice of being aware. There are many different types of meditation some are focused solely on your breath while others involve focusing on a mantra, sensations through the body, or an external object...
Part of the homework during the last Bringing Mindfulness to the Table workshop I taught was to practice the art of eating alone. It was interesting to hear some of the comments the women had before they practiced this homework and what they reported back...
I lay flat across the examination table today with numbing cream along part of my body. As the technician ran her tools across my body I realized something. I was aware when she was on an area of my body that was not numbed and...
Hey everyone! Today is the official release of the Break Up With Your Diet guided meditation album. I am so excited to share this project with you! Meditation is one of the best tools for facilitating change in our lives by connecting back to the...
Inspired by my recent blog post about New Year’s I decided to record this meditation for you guys! This meditation is all about becoming intentional with your desires and envisioning yourself planting the seeds to grow your success. Practice this 7 minute meditation daily to...
https://youtu.be/0HBvHcy_u0M This countdown meditation for sleep video will allow you to settle the body and mind to a state of peace and relaxation. Allow me to guide you to a state of deep relaxation allowing you to rest completely into a sound sleep. This sequence will help: >>...