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"My mind is too busy to meditate" and other common obstacles to meditating. Learn what has helped others overcome obstacles and adopt a meditation practice.
The physical practice of yoga offers many people their first experiences of meditative states. As we rest in the breath or in sensation, our attention naturally turns inside.
We live in challenging times. Here is a simple practice from Zen Buddhist Master, Thich Nhat Hanh, for coping with the whirlwind of emotions.
There is something I've done spontaneously—and for a long time, unconsciously—that is the secret to meditation practice.
When we become meditators, we may discover a deeper dimension of experience that is often best expressed by poets and artists.
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"People heal around you."
Dr. Loren Fishman, Pioneer in the use of yoga for medical conditions
"Alice is a warm, articulate instructor of Yoga. After I had been in the hospital for an extended period, I called to ask about coming to her group class. Alice quickly calmed my fears about my weakened state and welcomed me with open arms. Later, I had the pleasure of taking a private lesson. When I arrived, Alice greeted me with a file of articles relating to my concerns. She then taught me a number of yoga pose modifications and breathing techniques I had never seen before which I have used every day since. She even got me meditating!"
Laura, Theatre Professional
"Alice is skillful at helping students tailor their practices to facilitate the body’s natural healing process.I recently suffered a compression fracture in my spine, causing me to consult a neurosurgeon about surgery. Alice not only recommended I meet with a physician who uses yoga as a healing modality, she joined me in the consultation to learn how to modify the yoga therapy she had prescribed. The X-Rays and MRI we looked at—taken immediately after the injury and three months later—showed that I am well on my way to healing. The doctor indicated the yoga therapy Alice had prescribed was spot-on and told me to keep doing what I was doing."
Julie, Banker
"Alice is an intuitive, thoughtful and inspiring instructor of Yoga. In class, she would physically challenge me without ever asking me to go too far but what I was most grateful for was the relaxing and supportive environment she created. No matter how long or stressful my day had been, after an evening class with Alice I always felt restored and reinvigorated.
As someone who has suffered from anxiety since childhood, practices such as meditation and mindfulness have often been suggested to me. I'm not sure if it is because of her experience dealing with high pressure situations in the corporate world, or simply her natural grace and warmth, but Alice has a wonderful gift for creating and instilling a sense of calm."
Liz, Former Columbia University Postdoctoral Fellow and Professor, Melbourne, Australia
"I love your teaching. I sleep well for three nights after this class!"
Stephanie, Student
"Both series of four private sessions gave me time to explore my issues/conditions on a physical level and also on a deeper energetic/meditative level. In between sessions I was able to integrate what I learned and, over time, make great progress."
Andrea, Massage Therapist
"Alice provided me with an expert and caring orientation to meditation as well as the resources to establish and nourish my daily practice. I have found that everything clarifies and more deeply reveals itself in meditation. I couldn’t have done it without Alice, wouldn’t have known where to start, and it has made all the difference in my life."
Dave, Retired Bank President
"Your voice makes it okay for whatever is going on with people that day."
Ruth, Yoga Teacher
"I slept so well after your class. I usually wake up multiple times during the night but I slept deeply for hours after we practiced. I've also been walking better all week—not getting so tired—since our first session on alignment."
Student with MS-related Gait Issue
"I really enjoyed your class. In fact, my back feels fine now, with all the stretching."
Rosario, Retired from the U.N.
"I love your physical teaching; it’s an inner journey. After the hip releases, when we meditated, I felt such stillness. Something happens to me here that doesn’t happen anywhere else. I get access to a really deep state."
Anja, Fashion Stylist from Germany
"I love it here! Your Yoga space has your warm, happy energy."
Lila, Artist, Teacher
"While recuperating from this accident over the past two weeks, I’ve had a lot of time to meditate. I’ve reflected on your words and used some of the meditation techniques you shared and it has been incredibly helpful."
Megan, Social Worker
"I was floating on air when I left your class last night."
Sharon, Banker
I am a lover of meditation. I believe in its power to heal us at a deep level and to make life sweet.
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