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 11, 2022 | Yoga Basics
“What we call “I” is just a swinging door which moves when we inhale and when we exhale.” Shunryu Suzuki This quote, from the book Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind, is one of the most influential quotes I’ve read. Buddhist texts used to be confusing...
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...