Tag: meditation

The One Reason You Might Think You Don’t Like Breathwork and Four More to Give It a Try

If you are like me, the very thought of breathwork can leave you gasping for air. No form of mindfulness sounds less relaxing or restoring than being asked to focus on your breath. Your heart starts racing. Your breathing becomes fast and shallow. Or maybe you get a queasy feeling in your stomach. For people … Continue reading The One Reason You Might Think You Don’t Like Breathwork and Four More to Give It a Try →

When Life Comes Crashing Down – A Recipe for Healing

There are those very dark and gloomy days, the ones where everything seems to fall apart. Absolutely everything. You’d go stick your head in a hole and stay there forever – if only you could find a hole, if only you could bear a minute more of the chaos. What do you do? How do … Continue reading When Life Comes Crashing Down – A Recipe for Healing →

How to Achieve the Benefits of Meditation When You Can’t Focus, Relax, or Let Go

Most people know that meditation calms the mind and relaxes the body; they are also aware of the tremendous health benefits of this practice. The problem is that many people find it hard to sit still long enough to meditate. One of the most commonly taught meditation techniques is to focus on the breath. If … Continue reading How to Achieve the Benefits of Meditation When You Can’t Focus, Relax, or Let Go →