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Makeda McKenzie
- Jun 20, 2022
- 1 min
Don't Have Time To Meditate?
I get it..... Despite its many proven benefits on the health of the mind and body, when life feels full sometimes our meditation practice slides further and further down our to-do list. On the days that seem super-busy, maybe try for at least 5-10 minutes of practice, rather than nothing at all, to help you build that mindfulness muscle and inject some calm and self-care into your hectic day. Think of it as a treat - not something that you “have to do”, but something nice tha
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Makeda McKenzie
- Jan 4, 2022
- 1 min
Make 2022 The Year You Finally Start Meditating
Mindfulness meditation is a non-religious meditation practice that can help you calm both your body and mind. During mindfulness meditation, you choose a neutral object (like the breath, body sensations, or sound for example) to lightly focus your attention on for a sustained period of time. When your mind strays (which it will - many, many, times) from the object of attention and starts thinking (about dinner, or work, or laundry, or plans for the future, or regrets from t
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Makeda McKenzie
- Apr 1, 2021
- 1 min
Mindfulness Tip: Try Mindful Eating
Struggling to find time for your mindfulness practice? You can turn any activity into a practice opportunity once you set the intention to be fully present with what you are doing and experiencing, and bring an open and curious attitude to it. Mindful eating is maintaining an in-the-moment awareness of the food and drink you put into your body. Paying attention to the moment-to-moment experience of eating can help you improve your diet, manage food cravings, and even lose we
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Makeda McKenzie
- Jan 14, 2021
- 1 min
Mindfulness Tip: Take A Breather
Just have a couple of minutes for some mindfulness? Try taking a few mindful breaths before you start your next meeting. Simply breathe in, and feel in your body how it feels to breathe in, and then breathe out, and feel in your body how it feels to breathe out. As best as you can, stay with the sensations of the breath as it moves in and out of your body. When thoughts pop-up, try not to judge them, or yourself. Notice and release them gently, kindly guiding your attention b
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