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Written by Meenal & Published in Print Media
Finding Your Center
The concept of centering is seeping into the public consciousness. During the Oprah-Eckhart Tolle A New Earth webinars, over a million people worldwide simultaneously centered themselves. All they did was close their eyes and focus on their breath. Consciously taking a deep breath is a powerful tool in our hectic lives for a couple of reasons. A deep breath is a physiological signal to the body that it is okay to relax. In Chinese and Indian medicinal traditions, the point 2 inches below your navel is where the body’s energy channels converge. When you take a deep breath and bring your attention to your belly, you are drawing energy to your body’s energy...
Read MoreIntegrative InSight Expands to Offer Programs In Westlake Village
Integrative InSight, a Camarillo-based provider of Meditation classes and private Yoga Therapy sessions is expanding to offer its innovative services to the Conejo Valley community. The business has offered its free and paid programs and services for two years at various Camarillo venues such as the Camarillo Health Care District, Camarillo Pilates, Camarillo Yoga Center and the Camarillo United Methodist Church. Meenal Kelkar, owner of Integrative InSight and Ventura County’s only Meditation Facilitator, is anticipating that her pragmatic approach to meditation will also resonate with Westlake, Agoura and Thousand Oaks residents. “After working for 15 years in...
Read MoreThe Plight of the Peaceful Warrior
I believe that world peace begins with me … it begins with the choices that every individual makes in their daily lives. Contrary to popular belief, choosing peace is anything but peaceful and it definitely is not the easy way out. First, it requires me to step up and do things that I never believed possible, and that requires courage. I never thought I could stand up for myself, but the choice to stew in silence, or proceed with a misunderstanding, or in the absence of clearly communicated ground-rules implies that my perspective is not worthy of being voiced. Keeping silent is a choice; it is implied consent that the situation is fine “as is”. Speaking up is a...
Read MoreA New Perspective For A New Year
The New Year. There is something about replacing our wall calendars and starting over that encourages us to consider “a fresh start”, “a new outlook”, or “a new commitment” in areas of our lives. The New Year encourages us to actively consider “what exists in my life that I would like to transform or change?” Take a moment to think about that. For many of us, this is the one time during the year that we take a conscious break from routine to actually think about what we want to change. Here’s a suggestion … how about a new perspective on the concept of caregiving? For many years, my perspective on care-giving...
Read MoreTurn Your Holiday Stress Into Appreciation
I always find myself wondering at this time of year, how is it that time flies so fast? I can recall the promise of the new year and all of my newly formed resolutions: the joy in spring as the flowers begun to bloom; the sweltering, lazy brilliance of summer… and now the hectic pace that seems to accelerate as the holidays approach! Until I discovered meditation, I never realized that I had a simple tool at my disposal that in one shot would accomplished two amazing feats for me: allow me step outside of that hectic pace to quiet down; and allow me to refocus on the exuberance of the season. Is that multitasking or what? After all, aren’t the holidays about...
Read MoreHow to Stop and Smell the Roses… Everyday
You’ve heard the phrase, “stop and smell the roses”, but with your hectic pace and daily worries, how often do you slow down and lose yourself in the myriad of details that comprise a rose: the fragrance, the subtle color changes, or the complexity of texture and form? We’ve all bought into the mistaken belief that the only time we can physically and mentally quiet down is during an extended vacation. Yet, a once a week class in meditation, yoga, tai chi or even a private yoga therapy session can help you stop and smell the roses that surround you in your daily life. Meditation is mistakenly perceived as the absence of thought and with that lofty...
Read More2012 Tapping World Summit with Nick Ortner
