Enjoy this meditation which allows you to connect to your heart and the warmth and healing that comes with feeling gratitude in our every day. Settling in to a comfortable place either sitting or laying, whatever works for you?Close down the eyes if that feels comfortable for you or simply gazing softly in front of…
Mindfulness is the technique of focusing the mind with the intention of bringing stillness to the mind. There are many techniques to help promote calmness. The practice of mindfulness helps relieve stress, can lower blood pressure and reduce pain. It can alleviate the symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve sleep. Make some time for mindfulness by…
Have you ever struggled to meditate?Found it difficult to still the mind?Liama gives you a few simple tips to get you started.
This time of year can be a great time to reunite with family and friends and spend quality time with the people in your life. It can also be a stressful time as Christmas celebrations are planned and run and your calendar gets full. You have to contend with the busy mall and traffic on the…
We all go through times, when we feel stuck. Trying to move forward, aiming for change, yet finding ourselves in some kind of limbo. This meditation is a beautiful way to work through these times. Allowing you to release and let go of anything, that is not serving you anymore, to create space for something new. You…
Mandala in Sanskrit translates to circle. It refers to the sense of wholeness and infinity represented by the circle. In Tibetan Buddhism Mandalas are seen as a symbolic representation of the universe. They are sacred and can be created with sand, painted or visualized. Mandalas were introduced by Buddha. Each mandala is unique and can…
What is meditation? Meditation is intense focus, concentration or contemplation. It is leaning the skill of focusing the mind. We can use a number of anchors to use to focus our awareness. These can include:Watching or counting your breathWatching the Ocean wavesGazing at a candle or the starsWalking meditation where your full awareness is on your feet…
Yoga vs. the Gym Yoga strengthens the core and body just like a gym class but Yoga has a different focus to these classes. How is Yoga different to a Gym Class? It is tempting to confuse yoga with “Instagram yoga”. I’m sure we’ve all seen images of lithe contortionists performing complex poses in dramatic…
Glyn Conlon of Keystone Interaction Skills is a mediator and assists people in keeping calm during difficult conversations. I asked Glyn a few questions about Nonviolent Communication (NVC). What is nonviolent communication? Nonviolent Communication is : A way to connect when its difficult to do so. For example, in conflict or if you have preconceived…
