Welcome “negative emotions” during meditation and your perspective will soon shift. Via @mingyurrinpoche “At first, when my panic came, I said, ‘Hello, panic. Get out! I’m meditating.’ But, the panic would become stronger and louder. I was disappointed. I thought meditation was supposed to help my panic, but it didn’t help. So, I went back to my father and told him about my disappointing experience with meditation. My father said, ‘Don’t say ‘Get out!’ to panic. You must welcome the panic. During meditation, panic doesn’t have to become an obstacle. Panic is okay; no panic is okay.’ I thought ‘Wow, interesting.’ So then I changed my style of meditation a little bit. I began to say “welcome” to my panic. -an excerpt from Mingyur Rinpoche’s public talk “Meditation and Going Beyond Mindfulness: A Secular Perspective,” at the London School of Economics in 2018 Learn about Mingyur Rinpoche through: tergar.org #mingyurrinpoche #panicattacks #anxiety #depression #meditationforanxiety #tibetanmonk #secularpractice
"At first, when my panic came, I said, 'Hello, panic. Get out! I'm meditating.' But, the panic would become stronger and louder. I was disappointed. I thought meditation was supposed to help my panic, but it didn't help. So, I went back to my father and told him about my disappointing experience with meditation. My father said, 'Don't say 'Get out!' to panic. You must welcome the panic. During meditation, panic doesn't have to become an obstacle. Panic is okay; no panic is okay.' I thought 'Wow, interesting.' So then I changed my style of meditation a little bit. I began to say "welcome" to my panic. -an excerpt from Mingyur Rinpoche's public talk "Meditation and Going Beyond Mindfulness: A Secular Perspective," at the London School of Economics in 2018 Learn about Mingyur Rinpoche through: tergar.org #mingyurrinpoche #panicattacks #anxiety #depression #meditationforanxiety #tibetanmonk #secularpractice
I spent yesterday afternoon at the @bristolgoddesstemple to celebrate Imbolc and Brigid with other like-minded folks, led by the wonderful @lady_faye_morgana (credit to her for the first photo of the altar) - it's the first time I've been to such a gathering and it was honestly a wonderful experience. The balance between spiritual and secular was struck perfectly, and it was an amazing thing to be able to enjoy my spiritual practice without feeling any cognitive dissonance from my rational brain. The guided meditation she took us through was so joyful and felt so natural, and I knew immediately the colours I'd use for crafting my intention charm. After a slower and deliberate start of weaving the threads of my intentions together and focusing on specific types of actions, I was able to pick up the pace and weave motivation and progressive energies into the charm, which I finished last night. I feel motivated and energised, ready to take on the year ahead as we move into lighter days - and honestly, a little bit of my soul healed yesterday. I'm so glad I took the plunge and went along, and I'll be bringing a few folks to the next ceremony as well - thank you to everyone involved! #bristolgoddesstemple #imbolc #imbolccelebration #brigid #saintbrigit #spirituality #witchygoodness #witchesofinstagram #secularpractice #wheeloftheyear #soulhealing
Katie and Rachel talk about daily practice as a support through everything from regular day to day life stuff, to trauma, returning trauma, and more✨ #meditate #secularpractice #loveandforgiveness #dailypractice
• full video on YouTube, link in bio • Here's a short preview of my Monday Meditations Intro Video on YouTube. The full video is an introduction into the virtual meditations that I'll be holding every Monday at 8am through @haum.sf These meditations are inspired by Altruistic Open Mindfulness which has been and is still being taught to me by one of my main teachers @karmajustinwall Open Mindfulness is a secular practice that draws from Tibetan Buddhism specifically from the traditions of Mahamudra and Dzogchen. The heart of this path is openness and it encompasses three essential types of meditations: attentive presence, open presence and kind presence. In our Monday Meditations we'll only be diving into Attentive presence, which focuses on building awareness in the body, the breath and the subtle bodies aka energetic body. 👉🏼 sign up for 8AM Monday Meditations, link in bio! 👉🏾 questions about Open Mindfulness? send me a message. 👉🏿 full intro on YouTube, link also in bio! #meditationmondays #haumyoga #haumies
There are many facets to a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course that contribute its success in alleviating anxiety and stress. By drawing on the psychology of Eastern philosophies and combining it with neuroscience makes for an evidence based training that is practical and effective. Working together in a group offers connection and learning from each other and stories/poetry and metaphors are the blanket of understanding that is wrapped around all of these facets - bringing clarity and a capacity to be compassionate with this "being human" in our lives. . . . #mbsr #mindfulnessbased #mindfulnessireland #mindfulnesspractice #imindtraining #mindfulnessforanxiety #mindfulnessworks #mindfulnessfordepression #mindfulnessteacher #mindfulnessguide #mindfulnesscourse #mindfulnessprogramme #mindfulnesscompassion #mindfulness #secularpractice #evidencebased #corporatewellness #corporatemindfulness #corporatewellbeing #anxiety #stress #stressedout
For some daily inspiration a little bit of poetry, meditation and self-reflection. A mindful way towards Xmas. Www.mindfulness2be.com #xmas #mindfulness #compassion #mindfulpoetry #achtsamkeit #weihnachten #advent #love #contemplation #secularpractice #peace #insightmeditation @mindfulness2be
Tea time after a gentle shower. #b&w #tea #morningroutine #stillness #meditation #bookofhours #secularpractice #silence #solitude #zen
This paper weight reminds me to focus on this present moment, not the past of the future. #presentmoment #reminder #focus #paperweight #writing #secularpractice
Lovely Spring day for reading on the deck with a little tea. . #frankoconner #shortstory #reading #writing #spring #tea #shiboridashi #lamy #morningroutine #secularpractice #1000daymfa
PRENATAL YOGA #stretchvancouver. • Every week join us for this beautiful class specifically designed for the journey of pregnancy. Learn postures and modified postures to help you improve balance and circulation, strengthen muscles and connect you to your changing body. • This class is also an amazing opportunity to connect with other parents-to-be in a safe and nurturing environment. • Get in touch for more details, see you soon. Feel free to tag in the comments anyone who might benefit.
My morning routine. What is your morning routine? #morningroutine #journal #bujo #fullfocusplanner #meditation #vipassana #rituals #rhodia #secularpractice #practice
Jourmal migration back to preferred smaller size Rhodia after 10-day silent meditation retreat. #bujo #journal #commonplacebook #secularpractice #rhodia #lamy #standardmemorandum #makerssouth #10-day #vipassana
Christmas morning reading and start of new daily discipline inspired by @stephanmbrunner - write a daily haiku. Happy Holiday to all. #christmas🎄 #haiku #writeadailyhaiku #haikuaday #standardmemorandum #makerssouth #rhodia #lamy #morningroutine #secularpractice #journal
Enjoy an homemade oatmeal raisin cookie while reading this afternoon. #notebook #commonplacebook #cookie #oatmealraisin #secularpractice #morningroutine #onesheet #reading
First snow of the season. Time for tea, a good book, a notebook, and reflection. #firstsnow #tea #notebook #reading #reflection #secularpractice #snow
1.1 > 44 Hidden dragon. Do not act. #morningroutine #secularpractice #commonplacebook #dupontpen #iching #greentea #oracle
Secular Practice credo and core practices. #commonplacebook #notebook #secular #practice #secularpractice #buddhism #secularbuddhism #contemplation #reading #stamps #journal #eightfoldpath
Unpacking from the move finally completed & celebrated by reading on the deck overlooking the cove as the sun settles toward the horizon. #reading #secularpractice #moving #afternoontea
Clear cool morning, a cup of tea, & a good book. #morningroutine #notebook #commonplacebook #yixing #chadao #odyssey #emilywilson #reading #classic #translation #secularpractice
STRETCH LAB #sundaystretchlab Next Lab: Yoga for Back Health How to take care of your back in class. . Sunday Stretch Lab April 9th 2pm-3:15pm. . In this 1hr 15 minute STRETCH Lab, ERIN MOON will breakdown common transitions and poses that can be a pain in the back. If you have chronic back pain or if you have walked a way from just one too many yoga classes with an achy back this Stretch Lab has been created to give you tools you can use in any class to help avoid misuse and overuse. We will go over some rules to live by in building a strong pain free practice as well as one or two tools for home care. . FREE to members $20 drop-in. All levels welcome. Space is limited. . STRETCH labs are a one-off series of classes, specifically engineered to help deepen your practice, knowledge and love of yoga and yoga-related subjects. Our labs are for everyone to experiment and explore all aspects of yoga, with expert guidance on subjects such as Yoga Nidra, Back Pain Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Pilates, Yoga Philosophy, Yoga History and more. Please join us Sundays at 2pm, for a different class. Check the schedule for class announcement and description. All levels, always. www.stretchvancouver.com/schedule
YOGA NIDRA #deepsleep Catch this new offering tonight with Jen. HATHA + YOGA NIDRA 7:30pm-8:45pm The gentle stretches at the beginning of class set you up for a long and deep guided relaxation.