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We know that starting a regular meditation practice is easier said than done, so we decided to put together some of our favorite tricks for making meditation feel more natural — and even enjoyable! Especially when you find yourself...GETTING DISTRACTED ~ Try doing some subtle stretching first — it can help to release any restless energy in the body! It can also be useful to engage the senses by lighting candles or incense, or to play some soothing music in the background. If you enjoy the things happening in the present moment, it's much easier to focus on it! We also recommend creating a...

We know it can feel intimidating to start something new, but the season of spring is the perfect time for a fresh start — and we are here to support you through it! Whether you are brand new to meditation or you are returning to your cushion for the first time in awhile, all classes at THE MINDRY are created to be accessible for everyone.To show you just how approachable and practical meditation can be for beginners, we wanted to dispel some of the most common myths:Meditation is not “emptying your mind” Many people think they are bad at meditation because they...

Some say that intention is everything; that before we can create a new way of being, we need to dream it up. We need to get clear on who we want to be, what we want to stand for, and what we’re trying to accomplish with our practice in order to cultivate the conviction to do the work it takes.There will be days that we fully step into our intentions, when we wake up with them on our lips and in our minds, and there will be days when we don’t. And that’s okay! However, when we take a moment...

In the practice of mindfulness, we work on becoming aware of whatever we are experiencing in the attempt to develop a more relaxed relationship towards the world (and towards ourselves). From sounds and smells to sensations and thoughts, we practice noticing whatever arises in our mind from a place of curiosity and care instead of judgement. Our typical reaction to what we perceive is to make a judgement about it... "This is good" or "This is bad"... and then we react by trying to bring that thing closer to us or push it away.As we deepen our practice, we begin to see that...

We've all heard the term "grounding," which is related to finding a sense of stability or solid "ground" to lean on in times of turbulence. But how do we actually practice this in a moment of chaos or difficulty (like navigating the holidays in the middle of a pandemic)?One of the most powerful ways to find "grounding" is by using our five sense perceptions to return us back to the present moment.  Identify 5 things you can see Identify 4 things you can feel/touch Identify 3 things you can hear  Identify 2 things you can smell  Identify 1 thing you...

Our world is rapidly changing, and sometimes we feel pressured to keep up. Our culture often reinforces the idea that speed and productivity are more valuable than stillness and patience.But when we are forced to pause, and we can’t get to where we want to go as quickly as we want to - what do we do? When the instant gratification we crave is no longer accessible to us, can we escape the feelings of pain and frustration that come when we feel we aren’t doing enough, or that we don’t have enough?Developing patience can help us endure life’s detours....