Updated February 20, 2014. Watch this beautiful guided meditation by yoga teacher, Bridget Woods Kramer (8 mins) Learn from An Expert: Bridget Woods Kramer This beautiful guided meditation by Bridget Woods Kramer was filmed on the cliff tops of Cornwall, England. Kramer provides detailed instructions on how to prepare for a meditation session. She walks […]
The Power of Being Present with Meditation
Updated January 31, 2014 With meditation, you can access the power of being present. Do you have a memory of a moment when you experienced your life more fully, more deeply, more vividly? A moment when suddenly something came into complete focus. You weren’t planning the future or running over the past. You were keenly aware […]
Trouble Sleeping? 4 Techniques for a Restful Night
Most of us are on-the-go from the start of the day, tackling to-do lists and facing one distraction after another. By the time we are ready to end our day, laying down and just relaxing is easier said than done. If you have trouble sleeping, here are 4 techniques that can help you calm down, prepare […]
Quiet the Mind – Tips to Calm a Busy Brain when Meditating
Updated January 30, 2014. We’ve all been told to quiet the mind when we meditate, but we also experience some sort of “chatter” in our minds–our thoughts may wander from our worries about the day to our fantasies of tomorrow, to whether we remembered to turn off the stove or pay the cable bill. Distracting […]
Assume the Proper Posture for Meditation
Updated February 19, 2014. Tibetan Buddhist teacher, Sogyal Rinpoche says the proper posture for meditation creates a more favorable environment for it. Often, you are instructed to sit comfortably, but what exactly does that mean? Your physical posture can affect your mental state. If your pose is too relaxed, you may soon find yourself drifting to […]