Part 1: Steps 1-5 of iRest Yoga Nidra
iRest Yoga Nidra is a modern adaptation of classical yoga nidra, as brought to the U.S. by Swami Satchitananda (see Integral Yoga and Yogaville), developed by Richard C. Miller, PhD, a clinical psychologist, author, researcher, yogic scholar and spiritual teacher....
Welcoming Yourself Home
The core practice that is woven throughout the 10 steps of the iRest protocol is welcoming - welcoming all of ourselves, just as we are. A deep human desire (after survival basics) is to be fully seen, heard and accepted… to be fully welcomed, flaws, insecurities and...
The Joy Of Meditation
iRest Meditation Hands in Lap A reader of this blog emailed me and asked how meditation had changed my life, site so here is the story. As a little boy I wanted to see God and remember having an overwhelming dream of a powerful, loving, bright light, seemingly in...
How iRest Meditation Changed My Life
What is iRest Yoga Nidra? iRest has been called mindfulness on steroids. It gives you compassionate tools for being present in your life, getting out of your head and into your body, healing destructive thoughts & overwhelming emotions, and ultimately, finding...
What is Mindfulness?
Jon Kabat-Zinn, a professor at University of Massachusetts Medical Centre, the developer of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, defines mindfulness as: “... paying attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” In another blog...
iRest Meditation & Counselling: A Dynamic Duo
What is iRest Yoga Nidra? iRest has been called mindfulness on steroids. It gives you compassionate tools for being present in your life, getting out of your head and into your body, healing destructive thoughts & overwhelming emotions, and ultimately, finding...
Difference isn’t dangerous.
In the wake of ISIS and the recent mass shooting at an LGBT bar in Orlando, Florida, hatred and violence seem to be more common than most of us would like. So what's the root cause of such hateful behaviour? I believe it's a fear of difference. Or more specifically,...
Working with Expectations
Bristle Grass Meditation Hints from The Colorado Division of Wildlife or What to do if you meet a thought My husband and I spent last summer at my family’s cabin in Grand Lake, information pills Colorado, more about at the edge of Rocky Mountain national Park. In town...
Humourous Meditation Hints
Certified-iRest-Teacher-Logo Professional iRest Since 2007, page I have studied exclusively with Dr. Miller and am a certified iRest Yoga Nidra teacher with the Integrative Restoration Institute. The Integrative Restoration Institute (IRI)...
Good Distractions
Fog in valley with pine trees Our essential Being has no needs. When you are just Being, there is a timeless, spaciousness where nothing needs to be done, acquired or known to improve on it. Test this for yourself; imagine yourself in a place where you are safe,...