by Erin Joosse | Jan 8, 2019 | Being, Impermanence, Insight, Meditation, Mindful Living, Mindfulness, Yoga Teacher Training
I don’t really make New Year’s Resolutions. In fact, I shared with my classes last week, that in the spirit of the New Year, no resolutions were needed, we are all perfect as we are. However, this New Year, I have been thinking about taking adventures. Some adventures... 
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... 
by Erin Joosse | May 17, 2018 | Impermanence, Meditation, Mindful Living, Mindfulness
This afternoon I am sitting with my father, and it is peaceful. It’s raining. He is reading; I’m working on my computer. He is humming contentedly to himself. It is quiet. It reminds me of some of my favorite moments of my childhood. My parents and I sitting around,... 
by Erin Joosse | Apr 12, 2018 | Insight, MBSR, Meditation, Mindful Living, Mindfulness
When we first begin to meditate, we might notice that there is very little space inside our minds. It might seem like just as we are trying to sit down and settle down, our brain goes into hyperdrive. We might be making to do lists, we might be replaying something... 