Mindful Pose

How will you frame your next stressful situation? Perception. Perspective. Awareness.   What if we shift ours, just a little, so that we can live with ease. We all have some degree of stress in our daily lives, so the more we learn about it the better we can learn ways to adapt. Each of us handles stress differently; some ways are healthy and, well, some not so healthy. Whether it is daily life or major stress events, the cumulative impact of stress affects our health. Our perception of stress can ultimately be our greatest ally. Understanding stress and maybe adopting tools like meditation and mindfulness could help us. The Greater Good Science Center at Berkley explains, "Psychologists have identified key variables that determine whether stress ultimately affects us positively or negatively are: Our Perception of stress The meaning we attach to it Our ability to cope with uncertainty and ambiguity The degree of control we have over the circumstan...

JenniferLindsey® How to Meditate? Since we looked at the benefits of meditation, I thought it might be a good idea to include a quick meditation. This breathing meditation is based on part of what I just learned in my Mindfulness Certification training at Dallas Yoga Center. You can sit, lie down, walk, or even practice yoga postures to meditate. There is no one right method for everyone. Some people find it frustrating to start with a 20 minute session, so  most suggest starting with just a few minutes a day. Our minds begin to wander, our bodies are not used to sitting quietly and reflecting causing all sorts of emotions and responses to bubble to the surface - this is a natural part of the journey - if this happens, just notice your response without making any judgments and return to your breath. Here is a basic 1 minute meditation break that you can do (almost) anywhere. I have found that setting a timer, perhaps a quiet one on your phone, is the best ...

I thought a good way to start was to share some of the benefits to meditation. Each time we meditate, whether 5 minutes or 45 minutes we change our perspective, and our brain. This is a great graphic showing the benefits of Meditation. What benefits have you noticed? If you do not yet have a practice, what are some of the benefits you feel would help you? by HuffingtonPost . From Visually .

I do not remember the exact moment or specific class that turned me on to yoga. Over the course of 10 years or so, I took several classes sporadically (and sometimes consistently) from studios to gyms, finding my way slowly and steadily. I loved the relaxed, peaceful feeling I left with after most classes. In 2007 I started taking classes regularly from a teacher in Miami, Steven Herbst. His teaching style is playful and caring, and he challenges each student to go at their own pace without any judgment. I had not come across this in a class before. I could go to a class to strengthen, breathe and relax while enjoying myself. There was no loud music or pushy instructor, just me and my practice. I was able to fully immerse my Self in class and let go of the outside world for that hour each day. After about a year and a half of consistent practice, I decided I wanted to teach others to feel this joyful and peaceful. S o, in keeping with my personality, I went full speed ahead an...