Food for thought, food for the soul
by regular columnist Peter Fernando, The Meditation Guy Are you wanting to start your own home meditation practice? The number one piece of advice I have for you is: Just do it! Having said that, a recent question that came in asked for more details, so in response to that reader, here's... Six Useful Home Meditation Tips 1) Don't meditate in front of the TV (even when it's off), or in front of the computer. If you take some time to create a meditation-only space … [Read more...]
Global Mala is happening this Sunday, September 20th, in Wellington - but it's also happening right across the globe this weekend. Started by Shiva Rea, this is part of the yoga community's contribution towards creating world peace. Ultimately peace is something we cultivate within, and then we witness it's material manifestation without. It is not something we can "fight for", nor something we can impose or control. It is only by being peace itself that peace will exist in the world. … [Read more...]
A great gain for the Wellington meditation community, Stephen Archer has recently moved here with his partner Annie Chapman. They were previously involved in the running of a retreat centre up in the Coromandel, and Stephen is now involved with the Original Nature Mediation Group. Stephen has a long history with meditation - he first ordained as a monk back in the early eighties. He now brings this depth of knowledge and understanding to retreats all over the country. … [Read more...]
I had the great joy of meeting Marianne on the two Prana Flow teacher trainings I did with Twee Merrigan through Yoga Unlimited. Thoughtful, intelligent, playful and generous, Marianne makes a delightful yoga teacher. I was so excited when she told me she was starting Prana Flow classes up in Paekakariki! Marianne is passionate about peace, and has spent many years working for NGOs in areas of the world that would test any yogis ability to stay calm. … [Read more...]
