I want to be clear about what this post is and what it is not. Meditation is not a recovery program. It does not replace the steps, a sponsor, a home group, or professional treatment. If you are newly sober…
I use meditation beads the way a swimmer uses lap markers: one touch, one count, less room for the mind to wander. A full mala is 108 beads plus a guru bead where you stop and reset. You do not…
I first heard Sarah Blondin’s voice during a stretch of several months when I was not sleeping well and could not seem to find any quiet in my own head. I had tried a few other guided meditation teachers and…
I came to Sharon Salzberg’s loving-kindness practice sideways, through a period when I was tired of carrying resentments around and not knowing what to do with them. A friend mentioned the metta phrases, I found one of Sharon’s recordings online,…
Hardwood floors ended my floor-sitting ambitions until I understood what a zabuton actually does. It is not a yoga mat: it is a thick, flat cushion for your knees and ankles while a separate pillow lifts your hips. Without that…
I came to Kelly Howell guided meditation during a stretch when my own unguided sits kept dissolving into planning meetings I was not in. A friend sent me a Brain Sync track for sleep. I was skeptical about binaural beats,…
Clothing matters more than most meditation apps admit. A tight waistband, a scratchy label, or fabric that sticks when you sweat will pull you out of a sit faster than a noisy neighbor. I learned that during a week-long retreat…
The first meditation chair I bought was a mistake, and I only figured that out after six weeks of sitting on it with a numb foot and a lower back that complained every time I stood up. I had knee…
Welcome to a vibrant exploration of mindfulness and meditation. Today, we dive into the fascinating world of using “colors in meditation practice” to deepen our spiritual connection and enhance our inner journey. Colors have a profound impact on our emotions,…
Are you ready to take your yoga practice on the road with the best travel yoga mat by your side? Whether you’re a jet-setting yogi or simply seeking flexibility on the go, finding the perfect mat for your travels can…