Many of us see nonviolence as related to physical violence and while that is also true, there are many more subtle ways to express violence. In this dharma chat we discuss some other ways we can look at living a more nonviolent life with breath and meditation.

References used: The Yoga Sutras ...

I am angry. I feel anger. The difference between these two sentences is vast. One assumes we are our emotions and the other that we have emotions but they are not "us". In this guided meditation we work with exploring emotions in our bodies and "sensing" them outside ourselves through our sen...

Many times in our daily lives we can feel overwhelmed, overstimulated and too much in our heads. This can lead to feeling anxious, stressed, and disconnected. In this practice we work with a meditation my guru taught me - downshifting. It's a great way to move excess energy from the subtle, re...

We often think of body scans when we are lying down but a body scan is a mindfulness technique you can use anytime - even when you are sitting upright. Waiting for someone? Sitting at your computer?

Take a break, breath, and become fully aware and connected to your body in just 10 minutes. ...

Welcome to the New Moon and to a guided practice to help you reclaim whatever it is in your life you feel you may have lost or forgotten. Many of us have been feeling this loss of something integral to our happiness and life and this is a time to reclaim our own power to create the life we love....

Many of us have heard of our vagus nerve but few of us know how to tap into it's power to help soothe anxiety and stress. In this practice we will use self massage and breathwork to activate and tone our vagus nerve bundle so we can move into our parasympathetic nervous system more easily and br...

If you are in need of some mental clarity, balance of right and left brain, and oxygenation - this is a great way to have all of that! We use three beautiful breath practices to help bring fresh oxygen to the brain, balance the left and right sides, and settle. We finish with a sweet chant to c...

Nadi shodhana or alternate nostril breathing is one of the most effective pranayama techniques and can be used by everyone, anytime, all of the time to bring balance and steadiness to your mind and body. If you have practiced this before and found it a bit challenging, this practice is here to h...

Explore another variation of nadi shodhana or alternate nostril breathing in this guided practice. Tips, techniques and way to make this practice accessible to use daily. This pranayama is one you can use anytime, all of the time, by everyone. Powerful practice to bring balance and harmony to ...

Pranayama for nurturing the sacral chakra and connecting to your bodies natural flow.

Sense the basic elements within each of us - plant, animal, human - connect to our interbeing through this guided visualization of the beautiful interrelation between all things on Mother Earth. A great way to develop presence and awareness...

Sense the energy of awakening all around you and within you as the seasons change. We begin with some gentle movements to unwind tension and soften, practice balancing pranayama, and then build our rest nest to deeply relax into for Yoga Nidra.

Props: anything that is comforting, supportive, ...

Take a moment to breathe, be still, and set your intention for the day - reawakening to the beauty inside of you. Plant three seeds for today and feel them grow...

We are one world. Join me for Yoga Nidra to settle fully into our bodies and the present moment, and practice loving kindness. A beautiful experience melding Yoga Nidra bliss AND loving kindness meditation.

What does it mean to be connected? Part of this world? A part of the divine community...

If you struggle to get to sleep or just need some deep rest but your mind and/or body won't settle down, this is a great practice to explore. We mindfully connect, become aware of, and "switch off" each area of the body with compassion - giving ourselves permission to heal, restore, rest, relax,...

Nadi Shodhana or alternate nostril breathing is one of the most usable pranayamas to learn and one you can explore, build on, and enjoy daily/year round. Today we are working with Nadi Shodhana C which may have been what you have experienced before as alternate nostril breathing. We will explor...

Explore sensations and awareness in the physical and energetic bodies and help clear any blocked or stagnant energy areas in this guided Yoga Nidra practice. A wonderful way to connect with yourself on a deeper level and heal using the pranic energy.

Props: anything that will help you settle, ...

Yoga nidra is a powerful way to set an intention and energize it with your breath. In this practice, we use breath, body awareness, set our Sankalpa/intention, and deepen our inner awareness of our true, divine self.

Make yourself as comfortable as you can with props, blankets, pillows, and set...

Is there a situation, location, experience in your life that you feel unsafe or unprotected? In this meditation we work with grounding, breath awareness, soothing breath work, and guided visualization to help you feel fully supported and safe. Set your intention and your boundaries and evoke a ...

Pranayama or breath practices are a powerful way to get into our bodies and release trauma and also a way to calm anxiety and panic attacks. When we are in a traumatic situation or suffering from trauma or anxiety, we breathe shallow, short, small breaths. By working with the breath in multiple...

Here's a quick pranayama practice to help you cool down, soothe, and feel cooler fast! Just 2 practices - sitali and sitkari pranayamas - can do wonders for reducing body temperature and reducing the "heat" from anger and frustration. These can be used anytime you are overheated, especially in ...

A beloved local and online meditation guiding your exploration of your senses through the colors of the rainbow. A unique experience to share with someone else or journal afterwards to deepen your experience. Taste the Rainbow with me....

Join me for this guided meditation including sensory and breath awareness, and an extended body scan to help you settle in for deep sleep. Set yourself up with blankets, pillows and turn off the lights to calm mind and body. Sleep well...

Pranayama is one of the most powerful tools to help you manage stress, regulate the effects of stress on your body and mind, settle and ground, soothe and energize, and connect to the moment mindfully for perspective.

In this extended version of Ujjayi pranayama, we explore this breath deeply to...