Taking the Time to Notice The word pratyahara is composed of two Sanskrit words, prati and ahara. Ahara means “food” or “anything we take into ourselves from the outside”; prati means away or against. Therefore, pratyahara can be translated to mean, “the removal or withdrawal from anything that we … [Read more...]
Your Questions Answered About Our Meditation & Mindfulness Circle
What is the purpose of this class? We often find ourselves burning through our days, hurrying from one task to the next. The pace of our lives can be both physically and emotionally exhausting. We are always in the running and doing. In the chaotic pace of our lives, we rarely take the time to … [Read more...]
Learning to Accept Yourself: Lessons From an “Old” Woman
Quite a few years back, when I was in my forties, I was at Hot Topic shopping for a Halloween costume. I was in the dressing room and the young women were bringing me in different clothes to try on. We were actually having a blast, laughing and pulling an outfit together. At one point, I said, … [Read more...]
Breath Awareness Meditation
Breath Awareness Meditation Find a comfortable position. It is suggested that you sit up, to avoid falling asleep. However, if it is uncomfortable to sit, then you may lie down. Softly close your eyes. Note: The first few times you practice this meditation, you will need to do it with your eyes … [Read more...]
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