by Bel Austin | Sep 13, 2022 | Mindfulness & Meditation
In an age of technology and social media, we are almost constantly exposed to the beliefs and opinions of a vast number of other minds. People widely share and distribute these beliefs and opinions – usually unsolicited, and often with methods of communication which... 
by Bel Austin | Aug 30, 2022 | Mindfulness & Meditation
Dhyana, the seventh limb of yoga, is a state of keen awareness without judgment or attachment, and is akin to the “flow state” experienced by artists and performers. The practice of yoga offers a return to this state through the art of mindfulness. All... 
by D'ana Baptiste | Aug 23, 2022 | Mindfulness & Meditation
Breathwork, whether in the form of pranayama or kriya, is the modification of vayu – air -– as it enters and exits the body. This modification acts as a vehicle to presence, both for the therapist and for the client. Therapists are therefore trained to notice and... 
by Hümeyra Cengiz | Aug 9, 2022 | Mindfulness & Meditation
In almost every culture or spiritual tradition, we find a form of meditation. In every case, meditation is an essential tool for self-discovery, something vital to one’s understanding of the universe and our human place in the cosmos. The precise meaning of the... 
by Hümeyra Cengiz | Aug 2, 2022 | Mindfulness & Meditation
Implementing mindfulness in your daily life may be easier than you think. Meaningful changes occur in our brain’s chemistry with regular mind training. It’s proven that when we practice mindfulness daily for around 27 minutes, the gray matter density in our brain... 
by Hümeyra Cengiz | Jul 26, 2022 | Mindfulness & Meditation
Mindfulness means “conscious awareness.” It is the awareness of the state of being aware. There is a consciousness, a witness in you which perceives and observes the present moment. When you intentionally bring your focus to this witnessing state, you practice...