Why I Teach Yoga Nidra
My decision to pursue training in Yoga Nidra was based purely out of my love for the experience of Yoga Nidra itself. I had no plans to teach, I simply wanted to better understand a practice I was drawn towards.…
Welcome Letter
Hello there, Thank you for your interest in OpenSpace Mindfulness. OpenSpace is here quite simply to breed every day kindness and joy. Through mindfulness meditation classes, coaching, and mentorship, I offer established tools in a straightforward manner. My intention --…
The Foolproof Practice of Yoga Nidra
You know that moment just before falling asleep? That feeling of deep relaxation with a slight trace of awareness? That’s what I’m reminded of when I practice Yoga Nidra. Nidra is a Sanskrit term for sleep. Yoga Nidra, or yogic…
The Compassionate Nature of Mindfulness
I was invited to write on the inherently compassionate nature of mindfulness for Source Yoga. Below is an excerpt. “It takes boldness, even audacity, to step out of our habitual patterns and experiment with a quality like kindness – to…
Tonglen: A Practice in Compassion
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed about a compassion-based practice I've been turning to quite a bit lately - Tonglen. Stephanie Gailing, an astrologer and wellness consultant based out of Seattle, had been noticing a theme among her clients and friends…
5 Tips to Reduce Stress at Work Through Mindfulness
According to The American Institute of Stress, “job stress is far and away the major source of stress for American adults.” Even when we practice excellent self-care outside of work, it’s not always enough to keep on-the-job stressors in check.…