If you have been reading my emails, you are aware of the many benefits of the Sufi moving meditation practice we do every Friday morning. The slow breath and movement, for example, calm the nervous system by relaxing the mind while releasing muscular...
The first time I did a Sufi Workshop with Adnan Sarhan, the founder of this moving meditation work, he didn’t actually begin for about 45 minutes. I felt uncomfortable -- wondering what was wrong or whether I had misread the flyer. I soon learne...
The Sufi Moving meditation class provides a welcome and necessary break from multitasking. Moving with your breath and music, chanting, and dancing allow you to enjoy the spaciousness of single-tasking. Each one can put you in a meditative state. The...
What does it mean to be in the moment? Conscious leader Ram Das called it Be Here Now. Buddhists refer to it as Mindfulness. It is a special state of focus and concentration that enables clarity of mind and flow of...
Beginning Friday, September 22, we will experiment with meeting 1 hour later: 9 am PDT. Let me know if this start time works better for you.The topic of today is aging.My eldest sister recently attained the exalted age of 80 and it's on my mind. Actu...
“What does it feel like to meditate?” I am often asked by those who find it difficult. It is not easy to describe to one who has never experienced it. My Sufi teacher, Adnan, said that it is like trying to describe the sensation of eating a bana...
Obtaining the deeper benefits of meditation takes commitment. It requires both regular practice and a willingness to forego substances that can mess with your meditative state. Did you know that marijuana, caffeine, alcohol, and sugar all interf...
The monkey mind is one of the main obstacles new meditators must face.Monkey mind is the term Eastern spiritual teachers apply to the endless thoughts that stream through our brains. Mind chatter is one of the trade-offs of having a cerebral cortex....
Friday, 4 pm PDT, I am teaching a free master class on how to partner with your body so it supports your life purpose instead of sabotaging it. If this interests you, register HERE. It will be recorded so you can access the replay if you are unable t...
Learning to act from intuition -- from your heart and soul -- is one of the objectives of the Sufi Moving Meditation work. Many of us were taught since childhood to be rational, logical, correct, safe, and perfect in our behavior and decision-ma...
