Whenever I tell someone that I teach Mindfulness Meditation, I most frequently hear, “oh, I’ve tried that but I can’t stop thinking” or “that wouldn’t work because I’m constantly thinking”!

Adapting to a life filled with a sense of joy, a sense of emotional freedom and a sense of fulfillment is a path so much more easily traveled with a practice of Mindfulness Meditation.

Mindfulness meditation is a mental training practice that teaches you to slow down racing thoughts, let go of negativity, and calm both your mind and body.

More often than knot, we tie ourselves up in a constant myriad of thoughts only to be bound by our own automatic emotional reactions and beliefs.

A New Year is a great time for new beginnings, to make the changes in our approach to life, and to motivate us to seek an easier and more joyful life.

As you begin your search for Holiday Gifts, you may want to consider what could be one of the most impactful gifts you have ever given to yourself, your family or to a friend.

DO NOT TAKE MINDFULNESS MEDITATION CLASSES…if you enjoy feelings of stress and anxiety in your day-to-day life.

I often have students come to me, who have relied and limited their meditation experience to recorded GUIDED meditations, yet find little or no long-term satisfaction with the results, especially when they hear about the many benefits of meditation that are touted in all the published research and studies.

Guided meditations can serve us well inasmuch as they provide a temporary escape (and a focus away) from some kinds of emotional turmoil in their lives.

Mindfulness is a HELP-ALL! Research studies suggest that a daily practice of Mindfulness Meditation can help reduce anxiety, stress, depression and pain and, as a result, it can substantially improve one’s quality of life. 

Studies have shown that practicing mindfulness, even for just a few weeks, can bring a variety of physical, psychological, and social benefits. Below are 5 reasons to incorporate mindfulness into your life.

Mindfulness meditation is a practice that involves focusing your attention on the present moment and cultivating a nonjudgmental awareness of your thoughts, sensations, and emotions.