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How to Choose the Right Meditation Posture & Meditation Cushion
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 […]
Continue readingHow do you Quiet the “Monkey Mind”?
One student asks, how do you quiet the “monkey mind”? 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 […]
Continue readingHow Can you Sincerely Trust Someone Who Has Deceived You?
You have likely heard the saying “Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me”. If someone has repeatedly deceived you, how can they be trusted? I’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 […]
Continue readingThe Face of Peace Revealed
“The Face of Peace” 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. […]
Continue readingTraining Injuries – Learning How to Avoid Future Injury
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 – particularly by those just starting out. The upside to getting injured is that experience can […]
Continue readingTake 5 & Try a Mindfulness Training Exercise
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’s one thing to read about these things […]
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