by Krista Arthur | Aug 20, 2012 | Article, Meditation
While this posture is beautiful and comfortable for some people, it is not necessary for a legitimate meditation practice. In fact, images like these (and I use them) send the incorrect message that meditation is the same as Hatha Yoga when there are many forms of...
by Krista Arthur | Aug 13, 2012 | Article, Meditation
Most people believe meditation means that they have to train themselves to stop thinking. But there isn’t anything wrong with thinking. The problem is the unconscious actions that arise from your unconscious thinking (and feeling). The goal of meditation is to...
by Krista Arthur | Aug 9, 2012 | Article, Meditation
The foundation of any meditation practice is breathing. Unfortunately, most of us breathe incorrectly and miss out on the physical, emotional, and psychological benefits of breathing. The vast majority of people are shallow breathers; meaning they breathe into the...
by Krista Arthur | Aug 7, 2012 | Article, Meditation
What is Meditation? Meditation is the practice of sitting, breathing, and watching (being). That’s it. IT IS NOT, I REPEAT, IT IS NOT THE CESSATION OF THINKING! Knowing this will make your practice more enjoyable and you will be more likely to continue...
by Krista Arthur | Jun 25, 2012 | Article, Meditation
Most of my students are afraid of meditation. Many of them have tried it in the past but quit because they were too restless and couldn’t stop thinking. Many come to class frustrated, ready to fail…again. Well, I’m here to tell you that it is...
by Krista Arthur | Apr 4, 2012 | Article
The bills are paid, the relationship is good, kids are good. Life is good. But… You’re feeling bored, something is definitely missing. There is a subtle uneasiness that is lingering at the periphery of your life. You think, “Ugh, there has to be...
