Dr. Kelly McGonigal is a yoga teacher as well as being a health scientist and lecturer at the Stanford University Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE). She was also a major contributor to the Sounds True production of The Compassionate Brain hosted by Dr. Rick Hanson. Her book, The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You […]
Archives for January 2013
Peace In The Middle East
January 12, 2013 by
An Israeli graphic designer, Ronny Edry, created a poster that promotes peace between Israel and Iran as well as peace between Israel and the Palestinians. When I wrote Thich Nhat Hanh Retreat For Palestinians I knew nothing about Ronny Edry or this viral peace movement from Israel and Iran. Ronny’s original poster appears on the left. He is […]
Thich Nhat Hanh Retreat For Palestinians
January 11, 2013 by
This video is part 1 of 11 videos from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh retreat for Palestinians. The retreat was held in Plum Village, France in 2003. In this part, Thay talks about holding the retreat like a picnic and he relates this to lazy days in Plum Village. Lazy days occur every week. There are […]
The Science Of Yoga And Healing
January 10, 2013 by
Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn spoke with Dr. Kelly McGonigal last night in San Francisco in the Herbst Auditorium on The Science of Yoga and healing. The conversation was both entertaining and exciting. I was extremely impressed by the humility of the speakers, especially Jon Kabat-Zinn. I had seen him speak twice before and didn’t get the same feeling. […]
Integrative Dancing With Anna Halprin
January 10, 2013 by
As we move closer to Super Bowl Sunday and to 16 years after the onset of bladder cancer in me, I want to honor one of the most important teachers who contributed to my recovery. This is integrative dancing with Anna Halprin. She offered a free class at Marin General Hospital for people with cancer […]
Take A Moment To Meditate
January 10, 2013 by
This simple meditation is so powerful it can be done in one moment. You can do it right now wherever you are. All it takes is for you to bring your attention into yourself and breathe! Smile when you do it! Ten Breaths for Happiness is a good practice if you have more than a moment! My […]
The Five Biggest Myths Of Willpower
January 9, 2013 by
Dr. Kelly McGonigal is one of the world’s expert on willpower. She wrote the book on the subject: The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do To Get More of It. She is also a health psychologist and teacher at the Stanford University Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE). […]
How Do You Eat A Chocolate Buddha?
January 8, 2013 by
I got this chocolate Buddha for a holiday present. How do you eat a chocolate Buddha? Write your answer below.
Elvis, What Does Yoga Do For You?
January 8, 2013 by
This video is so funny I thought you would enjoy it. This is a 1967 clip from the movie, Easy Come Easy Go. Elvis gets all twisted up! If you like this video, you’ll love to learn more about meditation practices. What did you think about this video? Enter your answer below to join our community […]
Guided Meditation For Ending Stress And Anger
January 8, 2013 by
This video comes to us courtesy of Richard Nongard of Subliminal Science. Watching the water move brings a sense of peace. Allow your stress and anger flow out with the waterfall. Notice the sense of relaxation that comes about after watching the waterfall for several minutes. Scan your body and feel your hands and feet […]
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