Watch the latest Sound Healing Meditation. As we prepare for the first day of Fall, we become mindful. The Equinox is about balance, not just of light and dark, but in all aspects of our lives. This marks the beginning of the contemplative time of year. During the meditation, we will experience sounds and vibrations...
You probably already know what stress feels like. Stress finds us on varying levels. We don’t have to look for it; it finds us. Whereas “rest” is something we must invite into our lives. We, as a society, must initiate rest. We often hear the term “stress,” often in phrases such as, “I’m so stressed...
Peaceful Wellness Institute has launched a new course membership and we invite you to participate. This membership gives you access to all of the courses available on Peaceful Wellness Institute (except the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training and the Inner Guide Training). If you would like to support your meditation practice with courses from a seasoned...
7 Steps To Instant destressifying by Davidji “destressfying” is a book by Davidji. Drawing on decades of experience working with individuals in extreme, high-pressure situations – including business leaders, world-class athletes, members of the military, Special Forces, and those in crisis – davidji will show you how to handle any type of stress that life throws at you. With...
Our Theme for September is Stress Relief See below what is available both with the Online and the Madison Studios. Online Studio All classes are recorded from the online studio and placed in the Meditation Library or as an online course at Peaceful Wellness Institute. All times listed are in Central Time. This month’s classes...
In a recent discussion at the end of the Mindfulness for Social Change meditation class, we shared about diversity and how it is seen in various ways. The impetus was the excerpts that I read from Sharon Salzberg’s book Real Change in Chapter 7. Our Mindful Book Group will be discussing this book starting in...
This is a great article by my friends at Aura Wellness Center in Massachusetts. It presents good information on what Chair Yoga is and what it can do for you. If you are in the Madison area, I am offering a new Mindful Chair Yoga class starting in September 2022. Our first series will be...
Watch this excerpt from Session 3: Building the Habits That Nourish You of my self-study course Mindful Resilience. The full course includes meditations and exercises for each of the five sessions. Transcript: This month, we’ve been talking about mindful resilience and ways that we can be resilient, using mindfulness. And one of the ways that...
In a Yoga Journal article I read not too long ago, the author outlined ideas on stress and the body, including how it affects our energy levels. Most experts agree that the adrenals play a pivotal role in maintaining everyday energy levels. Cortisol is your main stress hormone. In healthy individuals, cortisol runs on a...
See for yourself whether letting go when a part of you really wants to hold on doesn’t bring a deeper satisfaction than clinging. —JON KABAT-ZINN For this session, when we’re in the moment and do our best, we know that the future will take care of itself. During the meditation, we will experience sounds and...
All during August, National Wellness Month focuses on self-care, managing stress and promoting healthy routines. Create wholesome habits in your lifestyle all month long and see how much better you feel! Research has shown self-care helps manage stress and promotes happiness. Whether you challenge yourself to a new yoga pose or try a different spa...
Join my friend, Sarah, for yoga and meditation on Zoom. Time Converter Please note the different time zones. Sarah Platanitis with Blueprint Yoga Class ScheduleYoga NidraMondays – 6PM EST – 60 minGuided meditation that encourages your body and mind to settle in and receive deep rest. Warm clothes and favorite yoga props are recommended. Yoga BasicsTuesdays...
