This first vlog is a little bit on my background, how I got started and the benefits of meditation.

This second vlog is for meditating together. Try both types of sitting and see which is more comfortable for you.

There are many reasons why we don’t meditate. Just like exercise, we have a billion reasons why it’s just not the right time to meditate. Sometimes, the reasons are valid and I say honor that. Other times, it’s just a matter of sitting down and giving your self the permission to take a break. Here are some typical reasons why we don’t meditate with some suggestions on how to overcome resistance.

The “body scan” method is better for people who are very visual. Bur how do you know if you are more visual or auditory? Try this exercise. Close your eyes and think of the number 10. If are able to see the number 10, then you are probably a visual person. If you don’t see the number, then you may be more auditory and would do better with the “counting the breath” method. This is a two part series. Each segment runs for about 10 minutes. Sit back with me and try this one out and let me know which you liked best and why.

I interviewed Cintra Mahado recently on how she began to teach meditation to her 6 year old boy. She talks about the process of teaching him how to meditate and why she wanted to teach him the skill. At six years old, Daniel has a concept of sitting still, breathing and using imagery to guide him to a safe, inner place. An invaluable knowledge and skill that can help him greatly as he grows and navigates his way through life. If you are interested in teaching your child how to meditate, take a look at this video and see if you can apply some of the tools. You can email me directly with questions or comments or post your comments on the blog page.