Zen Selfie
What does your life look like through a zen lens? Share your #zenselfies with us and check back daily for inspirational quotes and meditation tips!
Picture your life without all of the self-imposed and societal "shoulds" that make you feel unheard, incapable, or not enough. Picture yourself living peacefully in the moment, fully experiencing all that life has to offer, and loving with deeper passion and compassion than you have ever known. This is your zen selfie...possibly the greatest selfie you have ever captured!
Fun fact! Breathing at a rate of 6 breaths per minute has been scientifically proven to calm anxiety and reduce stress! To take advantage of these awesome benefits simply inhale to a count of 5 and exhale for the same. Practice this exercise five to ten minutes each day and be amazed :) as always, stay zen
How do you honour the light that fills your soul?
We are the sky and our emotions the weather
Respect the storms that come by
And above all remember
No matter the weather
The sky is still the sky.
Embrace the beauty of this world we live in
Breathe it deep into your soul
Let the peace consume you
Enjoy the winding road
A delightful and quick meditation :) stay zen!
Here's A 5-Minute Meditation You Can Do In The Shower Still think you don't have time to meditate?
Mantra Monday ~I will laugh and share positive energy with the universe~ what are you laughing about today?
"With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy."
-Max Ehrmann
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13 Major Yoga Mantras to Memorize | Sanskrit Mantras + Chants Ever bumble through chants in class? Here’s your chance to learn the words to classic Sanskrit and Gurmukhi mantras you'll likely encounter again and again.
Tao Tuesday ~ The sage is one with the world, and lives in harmony with it.~ Do you have a favorite line from the Tao Te Ching? Stay zen!
"Cherish sunsets, wild creatures and wild places. Have a love affair with the wonder and beauty of the Earth." -Stewart Udall
Breathing technique of the day: when life's bu****it seems to be at an all time high, breathe in and count to 4, hold your breath for a count of 4, and exhale as you count to 8. Repeat as needed- and remember it is YOUR life and you have the power to react and respond to situations as you please. Stay zen!
Meditation is a powerful tool to calm the mind, but so is riding bikes, playing with pets, and working out- to name a few! What's your favorite way to still the waters of your mind?
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow."
-Mary Anne Radmacher
"Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it." -Mahatma Gandhi
To freedom!
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All things are temporary...
We love a good story!
Allow the mental chit chat, but remember that it's just a story.
"Truly, we live with mysteries too marvelous to be understood.....Let me keep my distance, always, from those who think they have the answers. Let me keep company always with those who say, "Look!" and laugh in astonishment, and bow their heads."
from "Mysteries, Yes" by Mary Oliver
Can you be calm even when life seems uncomfortable?