In a Yoga Journal article I read not too long ago, the author outlined ideas on stress and the body, including how it affects our energy levels. Most experts agree that the adrenals play a pivotal role in maintaining everyday energy levels. Cortisol is your main stress hormone. In healthy individuals, cortisol runs on a...
I share with you today my inspirational message from the Friday Meditation Circle. I talked about how we can use our practice of Loving-Kindness as we navigate the recent senseless tragedies and violence. I know many of our hearts are heavy and overwhelmed but as we lean into our practice our hearts become stronger as...
Join in through the month of May as we focus on the practice of Metta, also known as Loving-Kindness, through classes, short meditation recordings, mini-retreats and more. By exploring Metta (Loving-Kindness) and similar mantras, and mindfulness practices, you will make self-love a priority, cultivate gratitude, and focus on compassion. These practices will provide an opening...
March Classes: See What’s New or Changed on the Schedule!All Times Central (Chicago Time) Mondays 8:30 AM – Applied Mindfulness: Calm Your Anxious Mind – In this month’s series, we will explore meditations that will help you to find calm, care for yourself, and ease your anxiety in any situation. Sharing and questions at the...
For the month of February 2022, I offered 28 Days of Insight (also known as Vipassana} Meditation. You will find the recordings to these sessions below. The name Buddha means “one who is awake,” and it is this experience that is the very heart and essence of vipassana, or insight meditation. It offers a way...
