Taking Your Seat
Taking Your Seat In choosing a shape for a seated meditation* I always begin with the same question: what will support my body, in this practice and at this time, to be both comfortable and wakeful? I encourage you to…
Meditation Monday Open House – Save the Date!
Meditation Mondays a place to remember who we are, together If you’ve ever been to our weekly sit, or are curious at all about meditation, come to our open house! It’s a chance to check out the beautiful spaces, catch…
More Than a Stat or Place
Mindful Living - bringing intimate, kind presence to inner and outer experiences, as they unfold... Mindfulness and meditation are more than the research stats we link them to or the places in which we practice. They create a foundation in…
Five Reasons to Practice Mindfulness
One of the places I teach is Unfold Portland, a place with an unwavering commitment to welcoming people just as they are. Check out this brief article I wrote for them, Five Reasons to Practice Mindfulness highlighting some of my…
Softening Life’s Edges
As humans we all face difficulties. Depending on what we look like and who we love, we may encounter more or less difficulties. We can’t eradicate all of life’s painful edges. We can take steps though not to sharpen these…
Where to Begin a Meditation Practice
When it comes to meditation, emerging research makes a compelling case for giving sitting a try – reduced stress, depression and anxiety, and improved wellbeing and quality of relationships. But where to begin? How does one actually get started in…