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		<title>How to Chose the Right Meditation Posture &amp; Meditation Cushion</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:53:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Besides consistent practice and following guidelines on how to meditate, probably the other most important thing in achieving a state of deep meditation is proper body alignment. Here we will go into more detail on the options for meditation postures, understanding why the proper posture is important and which cushions facilitate correct body alignment allowing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An Inspirational Poem: The Way of Suffering</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 04:25:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BMA</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Way of Suffering by Shifu Ahles The undisciplined mind, Judging, blaming, desiring. Keep it busy with distractions, For the unsettled emotional roller-coaster ride. The illusion of your imagined world, How you think things are or should be. Listen to the many views around you, Let them excite you and depress you. Think and feel [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How do you Quiet the &#8220;Monkey Mind&#8221;?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 02:48:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Q&A with Shifu Ahles]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One student asks, how do you quiet the &#8220;monkey mind&#8221;? The answer: Give it a banana! When you give a monkey a banana it will sit still, calm down and eat it. The banana is representative of the focal point we use to during meditation. Give the mind something to focus on and it will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Can you Sincerely Trust Someone Who Has Deceived You?</title>
		<link>http://www.bodymindawakening.com/1502/sincerely-trust-deceived/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jul 2010 01:06:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Q&A with Shifu Ahles]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[You have likely heard the saying &#8220;Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me&#8221;.  If someone has repeatedly deceived you, how can they be trusted? I&#8217;m not sure that they can. You may want to look at the conditions or the severity, based on your perspective, of the deceit. If it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Face of Peace Revealed</title>
		<link>http://www.bodymindawakening.com/1495/face-peace-revealed/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:35:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Inspiration]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;The Face of Peace&#8221; by Shifu Ahles Be diligent in your awareness. Recognize what IS, and accept it. Never argue, complain, or fight against it. Focus your energy on what is within your control. What is the cause of the effect you are experiencing? If there is something you can do about it, do it. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Training Injuries &#8211; Learning How to Avoid Future Injury</title>
		<link>http://www.bodymindawakening.com/1491/avoid-training-injuries/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:42:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Training the Body]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone who regularly engages in physical training is bound to get injured at one time or another. But knowing how you got injured and how to avoid similar injuries in the future is a question that is frequently asked &#8211; particularly by those just starting out. The upside to getting injured is that experience can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sticking with your Practice thru the Ups &amp; Downs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:07:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Training the Body]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When you first embark on a body mind training program whether it be martial arts, yoga or some sport where the mind is highly engaged, it is very easy to be enthusiastic about your practice. Everything is new and exciting. As months go by and the newness fades, it can prove difficult to maintain that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Stop Your Back from Aching During Meditation</title>
		<link>http://www.bodymindawakening.com/1472/stop-aching-meditation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:36:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Meditation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Poor meditation posture and slouching are important issues to correct. Early on in your meditation practice, good posture is an important aspect to develop. Still the body to still the mind. When sitting, regardless of whether you use a version of lotus, kneeling or simply sitting in a chair (towards the front of the chair, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Take 5 &amp; Try a Mindfulness Training Exercise</title>
		<link>http://www.bodymindawakening.com/1443/5-mindfulness-training-exercise/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:41:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[5 Minute Daily Challenge]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Set aside just 5 minutes out of your daily routine and try being fully present in your world as you engage all of your senses. Watch how even a short period of time can start you on the path to some interesting discoveries and revelations. After all, it&#8217;s one thing to read about these things [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing to Be Different – Resisting the Powerful Pull of Negativity</title>
		<link>http://www.bodymindawakening.com/1433/negative-sphere-influence/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2010 04:28:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Growth]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Each day we are surrounded by so many things in our external environment that influence us and often we are not even remotely aware of just how big of a factor our environment plays in our thoughts and behaviors. The people we surround ourselves with on a regular basis can affect our attitude and guide [...]]]></description>
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