Smile, breathe and go slowly.
-Thich Nhat Hanh

There are many different types of meditations. The meditations below mostly draw from foundational Buddhist principles, however do not require the practitioner to believe in any particular religion or system. These principles provide a practical psychology that teaches us that we all have the power to relieve suffering through our own efforts.

If you have special needs or a history of dissociation, please listen to your body and be kind to yourself. For a more tailored approach to meditative practices, I recommend checking out the meditation resources section on the Things I Love page.

Awareness of Breath:
20 Minute Practice

It's so easy to move through our lives caught up in the regrets of the past or worries about the future. By grounding into the breath and the sensation of the breath on the body, we allow ourselves space to experience the present moment.

Being With Discomfort:
20 Minute Practice

There is a natural human impulse to want to label, categorize, fix, change and take sides. This impulse is derived from the delusion of control-- we falsely believe that we can somehow manipulate our environment, rather than understanding that the only thing we can manipulate is our own reaction.

Body Awareness:
20 Minute Practice

Through awareness of our physical bodies, the quality of our breath and any sensations that exist, we allow ourselves space and time to become aware of the experience of this human body as it simply exists.