by Erin Joosse | Jul 8, 2019 | Compassion, Kindness, MBSR, Meditation, Mindful Living, Mindfulness, Uncategorized
“Mindfulness, cultivated even for a few minutes, draws the heart toward itself. It invites the intimacy we yearn for and that is calling to us because, ultimately, mindfulness is intimacy – with ourselves and the world – underneath any apparent separation between the... 
by Erin Joosse | Apr 11, 2019 | MBSR, Meditation, Mindful Living, Slowing Down, Uncategorized
“In an age of speed, I began to think, nothing could be more invigorating than going slow. In an age of distraction, nothing could feel more luxurious than paying attention. And in an age of constant movement, nothing is more urgent than sitting still.” – Pico... 
by Erin Joosse | Feb 25, 2019 | MBSR, Meditation, Mindfulness, Self Compassion, Stress Reduction
“I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.” Mark Twain As I went to bed the other night, I found myself worried. What is worry, really? I looked up the definition and here are a couple I found: “give way to anxiety or unease;... 
by Erin Joosse | Oct 18, 2018 | Being, LettingGo, MBSR, Meditation, Mindful Living, Mindfulness
Transitions may be the most important part of a yoga practice. At least if we are present to them. Consider the transitions between the poses. Often we don’t think much about them, we are more focused on the posture itself. But pay attention, and there is more... 