GUIDE TO PRACTICE
Learning how to be still is the method of meditation.
The process of cultivating stillness begins in the body. You may be guided to keep your head, neck and trunk relatively straight while sitting in a meditative posture. You may begin with the physical practice yoga (asana) to prepare your body to sit more comfortably.
Then it is time to show up on a regular basis. It is best to practice in the same comfortable posture (on a cushion or a firm chair) at the same time and the same place every day. Continue reading “Guide to Sitting MEDITATION”
Many of us have broken our New Year’s resolutions already. 
“When you say something with your whole being… it can change the world.” ~ Thich nhat Hanh
In ancient times, Patanjali, the codifier of Yoga formulated a set of ethical guidelines (yamas), the first being Ahimsa, which means “non harming”. The person practices the virtue of Ahimsa in thought, word and deed. This person will emit harmonious vibrations.
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Chakras are considered to be the loci of life’s energy or prana. (Shakti, qi or ki) They vitalize the physical body as they flow along the energy channels by integrating our emotional, physical and mental natures. They are associated with the many physiological functions of the body including the various organs and endocrine glands.
We all feel a need for refuge or sanctuary at various moments in our life. Many of us look for refuge or protection in material possessions, praise from others etc. Others look for refuge or escape in drugs or alcohol or over eating. These may give short-term relief.