Why is it important to meditate?

Meditation and mindfulness benefits everybody because we all have a mind and human brain and most of us are stressed. The key is to find a practice that resonates with you.

What does your psychotherapy session touch upon?

First, we establish intention. I would ask a client how they want to feel day to day and their soul’s deepest desire. We don’t often pause to ask ourselves that and end up living lives that aren’t in alignment with our intention: it could be a sense of balance, more joy, or more compassion. Most people find that where they’re spending their time and energy are not in alignment with how they want to grow in their lives, as they are not from places of joy and self-care and love. It’s about conditioning. This is how we build a relationship, before moving into the practices.

How do you handle scepticism from clients?

The mind creates so much thought and scepticism so we explore what your resistance is and the stories you’re telling yourself around that. Then, we explore the parts that guided you into the room. Fortunately, there’s a lot of powerful research supporting mindfulness. It is now common knowledge that these practices change the brain in a very powerful way when done consistently.

What are some main modern problems people seek healing for?

Usually it’s living a life not aligned with who they are. It’s either a job, career, partner, or living in a city that doesn’t speak to who they are. That creates stress, anxiety and depression, and sometimes disease. Then there's addiction to technology–so we find ways to to use technology consciously. We have a choice to pick up our phone or get on social media or check email, and when we notice the urge, being mindful can help with addictions.

How does a typical retreat look like with you?

We begin with a talk on the benefits of mindfulness, where mindfulness comes from, and its philosophy. I teach grounding–connecting earth energy with the body to create a very stable foundation for mindfulness practice, then we transition to mindful movement practices with Yin yoga. Halfway through the morning, we’ll do a long seated mindful meditation, and during lunch break I teach on mindful eating, the sensory experience of food that can be observed daily. In the afternoons, I work on releasing people’s barriers with contemplative journaling, breath work to release energy, and ending with mindful manifestations. I’ll talk about the art of manifesting, how do we truly manifest our attentions. At the end of the day, I do a restorative practice like a yogi mudra.

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