Archives for 2013

We are all Buddha’s; this inner truth is one of the wonderful realizations we derive from regular meditation practice. We – all human beings are blessed with deep inner wisdom and compassion. Our own personal meditation practice enables us to access that wisdom and compassion so that we can experience the peace and joy that… [Read More]

The pale winter sunlight shone from the high windows of the Cambridge University library onto a dark leather book cover. In the hall full of silent scholars, I opened it and leafed through picture after picture of men and women in familiar postures. Here was Warrior Pose; there was Downward Dog. On this page the… [Read More]

On one of my first journeys to India and Nepal, I visited an old antique shop in Bhagdaon in the Katmandu valley and searched for a singing bowl. I didn’t know much about resonance or overtones, but the object itself fascinated me, made of shiny golden metals. So I brought one back to France and… [Read More]

A July 18th New York Times blog post entitled Alternatives for Back Pain Relief surprised me when it proclaimed that a modern and widely used treatment method for low back pain is no longer considered effective, especially for chronic or long-standing low back pain. That treatment is the use of injections into the areas of pain. The… [Read More]

When people find out I teach Mindfulness Yoga and Meditation, the most common reaction is, “I really wish I could meditate, but I can’t because I have kids/full-time school or work/roommates/a small apartment.” The good news is that despite obstacles like a very busy mind or lifestyle, you can meditate. In fact, the busier you… [Read More]

You’re sniffling and sneezing, but you still want to practice. Here’s the lowdown on what to do when you’re feeling rundown. by Timothy McCall, MD As hard as you try, you can’t always keep the colds and flus of winter from stuffing up your head and slowing down your body. Before you know it, you’re… [Read More]