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- [As You’re Waiting to Cast Your Vote, Try Meditating](https://mindoasis.org/i-meditated-today-as-youre-waiting-to-cast-your-vote-try-meditating/) - It’s important that your 2024 vote is counted. Doing this meditation before you vote makes it even more impactful. Michael McSwain @mikemcswain You’ve had no shortage of obstacles to voting this year. Moreover, you’ve had to contend with strong emotions surrounding this election cycle. Fatigue from a strenuous year. Anger over threats to upend institutions.
- [Three Ways to Battle Election Anxiety with a Meditation Practice](https://mindoasis.org/three-ways-to-battle-election-anxiety-with-a-meditation-practice/) - Let’s face it friends, whatever team you are on…elections are fraught with competition, unkind jabs, and it feels like a lot is on the line. As I watch my friends post, repost, and react to memes and political commentaries, I want to offer some wisdom practices that have helped me tremendously over the past few
- [10 Ways a Meditation Immersion Can Help You Become a Community-Builder](https://mindoasis.org/10-ways-a-meditation-immersion-can-help-you-become-a-community-builder/) - This article "How to Become a Community-Builder As An Antidote to Loneliness" was written by Karuna and first published by Elephant Journal. The 2024 Mind Oasis Meditation 3-Month Immersion : 🔸Kicks off October 13 or 14th, 2024 🔸Meets 1x/week for 90 minutes You will make good friends and: 🔸Get a consistent, powerful, fun practice while
- [Why Join a Meditation Immersion](https://mindoasis.org/why-join-a-meditation-immersion/) - Whether you are just starting your meditation journey or have been on the path for a long time, there is always more to learn. There are always more moments to experience, more people to connect with, and more ways to live an aligned and mindful life. This is why a meditation immersion is always a
- [](https://mindoasis.org/9917-2/) - What Is Yoga? by Allison Joy What is yoga? As I set out to teach the first class of Sutra Sessions, it was this question that was top of mind. What actually is yoga? Is it a religion? Is it an exercise? When asked about experience with yoga, many communicate about "doing yoga", as in
- [Cultivating Gratitude Through Meditation](https://mindoasis.org/cultivating-gratitude-through-meditation/) - Cultivating Gratitude Through Meditation When all the world’s disasters, injustices, and heartbreak are accessible at our fingertips — and often bombard us on social media — it can be all too easy to dwell on the negative. Yet good things are all around us too, and when we practice gratitude, we begin to notice and
- [What the heck is a yantra anyway?](https://mindoasis.org/what-the-heck-is-a-yantra-anyway/) - by Sarah Tomlinson of Sarah Yantra (read the original blog post here) A Yantra is a geometric symbol that contains the specific energy of a planet or deity. Each one imparts a healing energy that you can use in whatever area you feel stuck or stagnant, or if there is a place where clarity is
- [All About Group Meditation](https://mindoasis.org/all-about-group-meditation/) - All About Group Meditation In a world brimming with incessant noise and distractions, finding a moment of peace can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Meditation — a practice rooted in mindfulness and self-awareness — has long been a valuable source of tranquility for many. But have you ever considered the amplified
- [The Benefits of a Meditation Community](https://mindoasis.org/the-benefits-of-a-meditation-community/) - The Benefits of a Meditation Community The practice of meditation can be a tranquil harbor in the storm of our modern world’s relentless activity and constant noise. But this sheltered place of mindfulness doesn’t have to be a lonely one. While meditation is often perceived as a solitary endeavor, practicing meditation within a community can
- [How to Meditate](https://mindoasis.org/how-to-meditate/) - How to Meditate Meditation is an ancient practice that has gained global recognition for its benefits in promoting mental well-being, focus, and stress reduction. Millions around the world use meditation to navigate the stresses of life, increase self-awareness, and cultivate mindfulness. In this article, we’ll provide you with an overview of how to meditate and
- [3 Reasons to Retreat by Sara-Mai Conway](https://mindoasis.org/3-reasons-to-retreat-by-sara-mai-conway/) - 3 Reasons to Retreat by Sara-Mai Conway of Baja Surf Yoga (read the original blog post here) [Interested in meeting your Mind Oasis friends IRL? Check out the annual MO Retreat that happens in November!] There are infinite reasons to attend a yoga and meditation retreat. But three in particular have been on my mind
- [Why Meditate: Meditation for Beginners](https://mindoasis.org/meditation-for-beginners/) - Why Meditate: Meditation for Beginners Meditation, an ancient practice rooted in Buddhist and Hindu traditions, has become a beacon of tranquility in our bustling modern world. Whether you're looking to alleviate stress, boost mindfulness, or nurture personal growth, meditation can be a transformative practice. But for beginners, the world of meditation can seem a bit
- [Mule Sh*t & Piss—& a Spiritual Awakening in Nepal](https://mindoasis.org/mule-sht-piss-a-spiritual-awakening-in-nepal/) - This article was written by Karuna and first published by Elephant Journal. I didn’t expect to have a spiritual awakening amid mule sh*t and piss in Nepal, but I suppose that we don’t really choose where and when we experience a spiritual awakening. I was trekking out from an unsuccessful summit bid on a mountain near the
- [Apology or Amends? The Perfect Yung Pueblo Quote to Help you Decide](https://mindoasis.org/apology-or-amends-the-perfect-yung-pueblo-quote-to-help-you-decide/) - This article was written by Karuna and first published by Elephant Journal. A childhood friend recently resurfaced in my life via Facebook Messenger. She shared that my likes and encouraging comments on her recent health journey were triggering. She kindly explained that she didn’t feel that I had offered her amends for the way that I
- [Why Community is the Answer to Everything](https://mindoasis.org/why-community-is-the-answer-to-everything/) - This article was written by Karuna and first published by Elephant Journal. “Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.” ~ Pema Chödrön “Do you know how to use the French press?” He asked. I felt mild irritation arise. I was already on my second cup of coffee for
- [Seeking Silence](https://mindoasis.org/seeking-silence/) - By Kelly Lindsey In our daily lives, we are often surrounded by noise that distracts us from really feeling ourselves. Having tasted the profound healing of silence, I have come to believe that the constant noise that surrounds us creates unnecessary stress, anxiety, and illness. Yet, most of us are uncomfortable in silence and
- [What is the nervous system?](https://mindoasis.org/what-is-the-nervous-system/) - What is the Nervous System? By Kaleigh Carter The nervous system is essentially the command center of the body. It controls many of your body’s functions, from the conscious (like moving, learning, etc) to the unconscious (breathing patterns, heartbeats, sleep, healing, memory, feelings). You could think of it like a highway running through your body,
- [Meditation Lessons I Learned Mountaineering](https://mindoasis.org/meditation-lessons-i-learned-mountaineering/) - This article was written by Karuna and first published by Elephant Journal. On a recent expedition up Mt. Baker in the Cascade mountains, I embodied my meditation practice in an unexpected way. It was the day after the 4th of July when many people were heading back to work after a holiday. I was instead
- [Your Flow State and the Subtle Body by Michael Hewett](https://mindoasis.org/your-flow-state-and-the-subtle-body/) - ‘The work of Yoga is 99% waste removal." - T.K.V. Desikachar by Michael Hewett, Founder Vessel Academy When someone says they’re ‘in Flow’...what is that all about? Many cultures across time/space speak about ‘flow state’ in different ways; how to enter it, sustain it, understand what pushes one out of flow & most importantly, how
- [Your Nervous System on Meditation](https://mindoasis.org/your-nervous-system-on-meditation/) - “My advice to people today is as follows: if you take the game of life seriously, if you take your nervous system seriously, if you take your sense organs seriously, if you take the energy process seriously, you must turn on, tune in, and drop out.” ~ Timothy Leary by Joseph Schwartz, Founder of Dynamic
- [2 Words from the Dalai Lama that Destroyed my Ego & Set me Free](https://mindoasis.org/2-words-from-the-dalai-lama-that-destroyed-my-ego-set-me-free/) - This article was written by Karuna and first published by Elephant Journal. “I always consider myself personally one of seven billion human beings. Nothing special. So, on that level, I have tried to make people aware that the ultimate source of happiness is simply a healthy body and a warm heart.” ~ His Holiness the
- [5 Simple Tips to Work with Election Anxiety.](https://mindoasis.org/5-simple-tips-to-work-with-election-anxiety/) - This article was written by Karuna and first published by Elephant Journal. This week, as we look toward midterm elections in the United States, if you’re like me, you may be feeling extra anxious. Even those of you outside the U.S. might be feeling the potential global impact of Tuesday’s election results. I don’t think it’s
- [What Happens When You Add Generosity Rocket Fuel to Your Every Action?](https://mindoasis.org/what-happens-when-you-add-generosity-rocket-fuel-to-your-every-action/) - “Generosity is the virtue that produces peace.” ~ Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche Sometimes it feels hard to be generous. There are many ways to be and act with generosity, including being generous with our time, our words, our listening ears, our money, and for us meditators, our practice! That’s what dedicating the merit of our practice
- [A Pema Chödrön Quote for When we Feel Unsettled.](https://mindoasis.org/a-pema-chodron-quote-for-when-we-feel-unsettled/) - This article was written by Karuna and first published by Elephant Journal. As my hand reached mindlessly into the bag of organic popcorn, I hoped for relief. I bit in and discovered none. I shared the next few pieces with my dog, Stella. She too seemed underwhelmed. It was reminiscent of the afternoon prior, as I
- [Burn it Down, then Wait: a Mantra for the New Year.](https://mindoasis.org/burn-it-down-then-wait-a-mantra-for-the-new-year/) - This article was written by Karuna and first published by Elephant Journal. “Burn it.” I watched on WhatsApp as my husband’s face cringed at the thought. “You have to burn it.” He began to protest, so I said it a third time. “I know it’s the Medicine Buddha and you still have to burn it.” Over the past
- [String of Pearls: 10 Tips for a Successful Meditation Practice by Elizabete Gomes](https://mindoasis.org/string-of-pearls-10-tips-for-a-successful-meditation-practice-by-elizabete-gomes/) - By Elizabete Gomes My string of pearls is a long one; it has over 1400 pearls. That’s what I call my “uninterrupted” daily meditation practice. I have been stringing these “practice pearls” for over three years, seven months, and counting. It took me a long time to get here. It has been an extraordinary process
- [Five Reasons to do a Meditation Challenge](https://mindoasis.org/five-reasons-to-do-a-meditation-challenge/) - by Karuna If you’re like me, when you try to make a life change, it can feel difficult. Whether it is trying to lose weight, staying dry in January, or picking up a new habit like a daily meditation practice or adding weights to your workout routine, change is hard! What I know can help,
- [Five Ways We Destroy Our Meditation Practice](https://mindoasis.org/five-ways-we-destroy-our-meditation-practice/) - This article was written by Karuna and first published by Elephant Journal. #5 is going to surprise you. Sitting down on my meditation cushion is the equivalent of a mind orgasm for me. When the annoying small-minded voice inside my head quiets down enough to allow the vast open-minded stillness to be revealed, it’s like the
- [A Death Meditation to Inspire You to Live Your Best Life.](https://mindoasis.org/a-death-meditation-to-inspire-you-to-live-your-best-life/) - This article was written by Karuna and first published by Elephant Journal. When I was 26 years old, my mom died unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident. As I was feeding my son breakfast in his high chair, I heard her toot her horn goodbye as she roared off to work on her Harley Davidson. Forty-five minutes
- [If the Dalai Lama’s Behavior bothers you—Good. Now do something about It.](https://mindoasis.org/if-the-dalai-lamas-behavior-bothers-you-good-now-do-something-about-it/) - This article was written by Karuna and first published by Elephant Journal. The most refreshing aspect of Tibetan Buddhism is that after studying the teachings for a while, we become deeply aware of the radical responsibility for our life experience. Over the past decade, I have found this idea—that each of us sets into motion the causes and
- [The Ultimate Spiritual Journey: Taking a Modern-Day Pilgrimage.](https://mindoasis.org/the-ultimate-spiritual-journey-taking-a-modern-day-pilgrimage/) - This article was written by Karuna and first published by Elephant Journal. A spiritual pilgrimage is different than a retreat. I’ve had the pleasure of going on a number of silent meditation retreats, including a month-long one. Though a meditation retreat requires logistics and planning, it is also a time of intentional slowing down and withdrawal from people,
- [Five Ways to Practice LovingKindness Out in the World](https://mindoasis.org/five-ways-to-practice-lovingkindness-out-in-the-world/) - This article was written by Karuna and first published by Elephant Journal. As Russia pummels Ukraine with tanks and rockets, and the citizens of Ukraine take up arms, Molotov cocktails, and a healthy dose of f*ck you, many of us are suspended in disbelief. The risks of a grander scale conflict feel just around the corner with
- [Rules Actually Aren't Made to be Broken: Buddhism's Six Perfections](https://mindoasis.org/rules-actually-arent-made-to-be-broken-buddhisms-six-perfections/) - This article was written by Karuna and first published by Elephant Journal. Until recently, I would have laughed in your face if you told me I’d find my path to freedom and happiness through discipline. Rules are made to be broken. That was my wild-child mantra. For me, discipline was punishment for getting caught outside the
- [Overcoming Barriers to a Daily Practice ](https://mindoasis.org/overcoming-barriers-to-a-daily-practice/) - By Jeannine Cahill-Jackson “I want to meditate but...” “I'll meditate today, but first I have to…” SIDE NOTE: JOIN THE 2022 MEDITATION IMMERSION TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO MEDITATION! Do these phrases sound familiar? I know they do to me. As we lead our busy lives, our meditation practice can often make its way off our
- [Dharma Shop, Motorcycles, and Monkeys with Sander Cohen](https://mindoasis.org/dharma-shop-motorcycles-and-monkeys-with-sander-cohen/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: [00:00:05] Hi, I'm Karuna. I'm the founder and executive director of Mind Oasis, and my guest with me today is a very generous man and I'm excited because I just met him. His name is Sander Cohen and he is the founder of a wonderful shop called
- [Our Origin Story: It's Not Easy but it's Worthwhile](https://mindoasis.org/its-not-easy-but-its-worthwhile/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Short on Time? Origin Story Starts at 21:00 Community Meditation Origin Story Starts at 29:00 HUGE and EPIC thanks to our supporters is at 41:00 Karuna: [00:00:05] Hi, I'm Karuna, I'm the founder and executive director of Mind Oasis, and this is Meditation. Happy Hour: Tea, Talk,
- [Spring of Compassion](https://mindoasis.org/spring-of-compassion/) - Spring has arrived and with it the promise of new possibilities. What seeds will you be planting this season? Just as we sow literal seeds in the earth to provide nourishment for our bodies, the seeds of intention that we plant can also bring forth nourishment for our hearts and minds. Several years ago the
- [Putting on Your Oxygen Mask First with Leanna Gilliam and Kelly Sell](https://mindoasis.org/putting-on-your-oxygen-mask-first-with-leanna-gilliam-and-kelly-sell/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: [00:03:39] [00:03:39]Hi, I'm Karuna. I'm the founder and executive director of MindOasis. And with me today is Leanna Gilliam and returning guest Kelly Sell for Meditation Happy Hour: Tea, Talk, and Truth with Karuna. Hi, y'all. [00:03:55] Leanna: [00:03:55] Hi. Kelly: [00:03:56] Hi. Karuna: [00:03:57] Leanna. Tell
- [Tangible Aid for the People in Ukraine with Dima Yepishin](https://mindoasis.org/tangible-aid-for-the-people-in-ukraine-with-dima-yepishin/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: [00:00:04] Good morning, how are you? Dima: [00:00:07] It's not morning yet... Depth of the night. Karuna: [00:00:12] It is, good things happen around this time. Dima: [00:00:18] Yeah, usually. I'm not around to see them, thankfully, but today is a special day, I suppose. Karuna:
- [The Art of Analytical Meditation and Working With Emotions with Three Jewels President Hector Marcel](https://mindoasis.org/the-art-of-analytical-meditation-and-working-with-emotions-with-three-jewels-president-hector-marcel/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Hector Marcel, beloved meditation guide, Dharma teacher, and President of Three Jewels in New York City, shares the power of meditation. He specifically teases out the power of Analytical Meditation to work with emotions like anger, sadness, and more. On this episode of Tea, Talk, and Truth
- [Why Being Gentle with Ourselves is Terrible Advice for 2022](https://mindoasis.org/why-being-gentle-with-ourselves-is-terrible-advice-for-2022/) - By Karuna Read the entire article on Elephant Journal. What the world needs now are warriors of the body, mind, and spirit. Reflecting over the past couple of pandemic years, I have noticed that a lot of the advice for dealing with life these days seems to be centered around nourishment and being gentle with
- [The Feminine Face of Yoga](https://mindoasis.org/the-feminine-face-of-yoga/) - by Anne Douglas The Classical teachings of Yoga arose at a time of patriarchal rule, in which it was accessed only by male practitioners, to the exclusion of women. And yet today, out of an estimated 36 million practitioners in the U.S. alone, 72% of them are women (The Good Body: Yoga Statistics 2018). How
- [How To Begin an Intention Setting Practice](https://mindoasis.org/how-to-begin-an-intention-setting-practice/) - By Kristina Lopez Resolutions can be disappointing when we are already starting the year off worrying about last year’s broken promises. In 2022 it’s time to skip the New Year’s resolutions in favor of an intention setting practice. Setting intentions invites us to plant the seeds for what we want and see how they grow
- [Love Meditation](https://mindoasis.org/love-meditation/) - By Leanna Gilliam No other emotion is honored, lamented, pined for, sung over and cried over more than love. Love is a feeling state that can be all-consuming like a raging fire, serene and still like a clear lake, thrilling like a roller coaster or constant like the sunrise and sunset. However one might describe
- [Brailling Each Other and the Language of the Heart](https://mindoasis.org/brailling-each-other-and-the-language-of-the-heart/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO In this episode of Tea, Talk, and Truth with Karuna, Deirdre and Karuna take a deep dive into stories that inspire change, the importance of sunlight, and the difference between the voice of an academic and a voice of ancient wisdom traditions. Karuna: Hi, I'm Karuna, I'm the founder
- [Putting in the Work with Giovanni Dientsmann](https://mindoasis.org/putting-in-the-work-with-giovanni-dientsmann/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: [00:00:06] Hi, I'm Karuna, I'm the founder and executive director of Mind Oasis and my guest on Meditation, Happy Hour Tea Talk and Truth with Karuna is Giovanni Dientsmann. How are you, Giovanni? Giovanni: [00:00:18] Hi Karuna, I'm doing well. My pleasure to be here. Karuna: [00:00:21]
- [Tune in and Turn on with Michael Hewett](https://mindoasis.org/tune-in-and-turn-on-with-michael-hewett/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: [00:00:08] I did it. Did the deed. I like your mug! Michael: [00:00:12] Isn't that cool? Karuna: [00:00:14] It's really cool. A little Kundalini Rising or what? Michael: [00:00:17] Yeah. The recipe has five dates and cashews, and you put it in a Vitamix with a tablespoon
- [Revealing the Hidden Jewels](https://mindoasis.org/revealing-the-hidden-jewels/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: [00:00:08] Hi, I'm Karuna, I'm the founder and executive director of Mind Oasis and my guest today on Meditation Happy Hour: Tea, Talk, and Truth with Karuna is the beautiful and lovely Kimberley Teresa Lafferty. Kimberley, how are you? Kimberley: [00:00:26] Feeling great, excited to talk to
- [Five Reasons Walking Meditation is Essential to a Strong Meditation Practice](https://mindoasis.org/five-reasons-walking-meditation-is-essential-to-a-strong-meditation-practice/) - Walking meditation is an important tool for any practitioner. Unfortunately, it isn’t a practice most people learn, and when it is, I’m not entirely sure that it is taught in a potent and helpful way. Here are five reasons why walking meditation, when done correctly, can be a game changer for your practice. It’s an
- [I’ve always been a seeker.](https://mindoasis.org/ive-always-been-a-seeker/) - By Autumn Righino It started ten years ago. I began dabbling in meditation here and there. Curiosity arose from a sense that there was ‘something more.’ This inquisitiveness has taken me on some serious tangents, but I managed to always somehow meander my way slightly further down the path. Then, after two-ish years of
- [Transitions](https://mindoasis.org/transitions/) - By Bev Carrasco Transitions occur throughout our lives, such as seasons, moves, school/ work locations, schedules, income sources, and wellbeing. Sometimes transitions are moment-by-moment and sometimes at a more tolerable pace that allows integration to one change before another change enters our path. No matter the rate of transitions, each transition can impact our lives,
- [Embracing Darkness (Cultivating Light)](https://mindoasis.org/embracing-darkness-cultivating-light/) - By Ashley Sapir-Lathrop For many years I fought the dark… from monsters in the closet to internal gremlins. My winter survival toolkit always focused on how to bring sunshine and light to the short days & long nights of winter; until I deliciously awakened to the magic of the dark and the deep nourishment residing
- [How to Find Peace Everywhere ](https://mindoasis.org/how-to-find-peace-everywhere/) - By Kelly Lindsey “Peace: it does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of all of those things and still be calm in your heart.” A magnet on my fridge has reminded me for years that peace and stillness
- [Holiday Stress: How Do You Prepare for the Holidays?](https://mindoasis.org/holiday-stress-how-do-you-prepare-for-the-holidays/) - It’s mid-November, and while most people are probably finalizing their travel plans and doing Christmas shopping, I’m stocking up my toolbox with tools that will help me regulate my nervous system and stay grounded to combat holiday stress. I’m fortunate to have a dear and wonderful family; the holidays tend to be merry and bright,
- [What’s up with the number 108?](https://mindoasis.org/whats-up-with-the-number-108/) - By Karuna You’ve heard it bounced around in yoga studios like the term ‘down dog.’ You’ve seen the beads dripping off the arms of your favorite Buddhist friend. Maybe you’ve even engaged in movement or sacred geometry under a merkaba or geodesic dome. But do you really understand the significance of 108? From spiritual
- [When life pulls the rug out from underneath you, how do you stay balanced?](https://mindoasis.org/when-life-pulls-the-rug-out-from-underneath-you-how-do-you-stay-balanced/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: Hi, I'm Karuna, I'm the founder and executive director of Mind Oasis, and this is meditation, happy hour, tea talk and truth with Karuna. And my guest today is Sara Mai. Sara Mai How are you? Sara Mai: I'm good. I'm good. How are you?
- [Into the Mystics: Saints, Sinners, St. Teresa of Avila, and Mindfulness](https://mindoasis.org/into-the-mystics-saints-sinners-st-teresa-of-avila-and-mindfulness/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: I am Karuna, I'm the founder and Executive Director of Mind Oasis, and this is Meditation Happy Hour Tea Talk and Truth with Karuna. And my guest today is a friend and a colleague and a wonderful partner in crime on Mind Oasis. And her name is
- [Meditative Antidotes for This Wild World](https://mindoasis.org/meditative-antidotes-for-this-wild-world/) - By Anne McCready Heinen Try these practices when the dumpster fire has you on edge. The world is on fire. Sadly, this isn’t debatable. Climate change and the ongoing pandemic alone are enough to drive many of us under the covers as we grapple with anxiety about human-driven catastrophes. Luckily, meditation techniques can serve as
- [Evolution of Shadow on the Path: Growing Up, Cleaning Up, Waking Up](https://mindoasis.org/evolution-of-shadow-on-the-path-growing-up-cleaning-up-waking-up/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: I'm Karuna, I'm the founder and executive director of Mind Oasis, and today on meditation, happy hour, tea talk and Truth with Karuna is my beautiful friend and colleague and guest Kimberley Lafferty. It's so nice to see you. Kimberley: Great to see you. Karuna: Kimberley, where
- [A Glimpse into the Benefits of Embodiment](https://mindoasis.org/a-quick-and-dirty-glimpse-into-the-benefits-of-embodiment/) - by Hannah Kinderlehrer “We need to be awake in our bodies to be awake in our hearts. To really take care of ourselves and others and really to celebrate life, we need to be here in our senses.” Tara Brach This moment, yes this one, is only available NOW. And NOW is only available when
- [A Quick and Dirty Dive Into Embodiment: The Wisdom of the Body](https://mindoasis.org/a-quick-and-dirty-dive-into-embodiment-the-wisdom-of-the-body/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: Hi, I'm Karuna, I'm the founder and executive director of Mind Oasis and with me on Meditation Happy Hour Tea Talk and Truth with Karuna is my guest, Hannah, and I'm going to let you pronounce your last name so we get it right from the beginning.
- [Death Meditation](https://mindoasis.org/death-meditation/) - By Karuna A couple days ago, I felt the brush of death on my neck. I had gotten out of my car to stretch my legs before driving up the canyon to my home. Imagine my surprise when I heard a distinct rattle and looked over to see a big rattlesnake less than a foot
- [The Power of Moving Meditation for Anyone in the Healing Arts](https://mindoasis.org/the-power-of-moving-meditation-for-anyone-in-the-healing-arts/) - In order to be the very best help to their clients/patients, anyone in the field of healing arts needs to have a strong meditation practice. This type of work asks you to be as present and receptive as possible. A consistent meditation practice provides this foundation to be available and connected. There is a misnomer
- [PODCAST: There's a Reason I'm Still Alive](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-theres-a-reason-im-still-alive-reformation-courage-and-vulnerability-with-ceasar-f-barajas/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Reformation, Courage, and Vulnerability with Ceasar F. Barajas Ceasar: Please take a breath with me. Karuna: Alrighty. (big sigh) Ceasar: Oh, yes, that's a good one. I love when people audibly sigh. Mmmm Karuna: Oh, you know, what I really like is flutter lips. I find that it
- [Mindfulness in Nature](https://mindoasis.org/mindfulness-in-nature/) - By Jane Coburn Five steps into the woods and I feel the shift. My body begins to move to a different rhythm. My senses sharpen, my heart slows. It is in nature that I feel most empty and most full, like everything and nothing, connected to all life. In our “busy” addicted world, people often
- [PODCAST: The Power and Relevance of the Yoga Sutras](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-the-power-and-relevance-of-the-yoga-sutras/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: Hi, I'm Karuna, I'm the Founder and Executive Director of Mind Oasis, and my guest with me today has been here before. Michael Hewitt, how are you? Michael: I'm wonderful. Nice to see you again. Karuna: It's nice to see you, honey. So most folks know who
- [Recalibrating your Nervous System with Yoga, Meditation & Nature](https://mindoasis.org/recalibrating-your-nervous-system-with-yoga-meditation-nature/) - By Turi Hetherington The relentless stressors of 2020 have taken a toll on our collective physical and mental health. In addition to the staggering number of lives lost, a recent survey by the American Psychological Association reports 84% of adults feel at least one emotion associated with prolonged stress (e.g., anxiety, sadness, anger). Many report
- [PODCAST: What is the Path of the Bodhisattva?](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-what-is-the-path-of-the-bodhisattva/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: Hi, I'm Karuna, I'm the Founder and Executive Director of Mind Oasis, and with me here today is a dear friend and sangha member, Rosa Schnyer. Rosa, how are you? Rosa: I'm good. How are you Karuna? Karuna: Good. It's been a busy morning for me. What's
- [PODCAST: The Five Elements and YOU](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-the-five-elements-and-you/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: Hi, I'm Karuna, and I'm the Founder and Executive Director of Mind Oasis, and with me today is my guest, Rachel. Rachel, how are you? Rachel: I'm very well. Thank you for having me on today. Karuna: Where in the world are you? Rachel: I am outside
- [The Superpower of Meditating with Others](https://mindoasis.org/the-superpower-of-meditating-with-others/) - By Anne McCready Heinen The awesomeness of meditation gets a big power-up when you add one simple, magical ingredient: Sitting with others. Practicing in community is so powerful that the Buddha said that of the three jewels — Buddha (or Buddhanature, the awakened part of everyone), dharma (the teachings and truth), and sangha (a community
- [PODCAST: Exploring the Divine Feminine via the 11th Century Yogini, Lady Niguma](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-exploring-the-divine-feminine-via-the-11th-century-yogini-lady-niguma/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: I am Karuna, I am the founder and Executive Director of Mind Oasis, and this is Meditation Happy Hour, Tea, Talk and Truth with Karuna. And my guest today is my Dharma sister and dear friend, Sarah Blackburn. Sarah, how are you? Sarah: I'm great Karuna. How
- [PODCAST: The Gift of Criticism](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-the-gift-of-criticsm/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: Hi, I'm Karuna. I'm the founder and Executive Director for Mind Oasis, and with me today is the beautiful Kathy Leader. Kathy, how are you? Kathy: I'm great, thank you. How are you? Karuna: Doing well. Where in the world are you? Kathy: I'm in beautiful, sunny
- [PODCAST: Voice Empowerment, Identity, and Truth](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-voice-empowerment-identity-and-truth/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Hi, I'm Karuna, I'm the founder and executive director of Mind Oasis and my guest with me today on Meditation Happy Hour, Tea, Talk and Truth with Karuna is my friend and colleague, Melissa Grogan. Melissa, how are you? I'm very well, thank you. How are you? Good.
- [Diamond Mind, Unbarred Heart - the Antidote to Violence](https://mindoasis.org/diamond-mind-unbarred-heart-the-antidote-to-violence/) - By Karuna Another public display of violence, this time in Boulder. I was at that shopping complex less than 24 hours prior. I am very sorry for the loss of life and the trauma sustained by everyone involved. My heart breaks for this community. Upon some reflection, however there is important context to be explored.
- [Five Exercise Tips That Can Help Your Meditation Practice](https://mindoasis.org/tips-for-creating-a-successful-meditation-practice/) - By Maria Novak Let’s admit it: starting a meditation practice can be completely overwhelming. Why? Because change, especially developing a new habit, is HARD! The good news is that many people (including me) have had some experience with an exercise routine and have gained some benefit from it. Meditation is like exercise! The same lessons,
- [PODCAST: Michael Hewett... "More Jedis, not more Teachers."](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-michael-hewett-more-jedis-not-more-teachers/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: Hi, I'm Karuna, and I'm the founder and Executive Director of Mind Oasis and with me here today on Meditation, Happy Hour: Tea, Talk, Truth with Karuna is my friend and teacher Michael Hewett. Michael, how are you? Michael: I'm fantastic.Hi. Karuna: So, Michael, where in the
- [Don’t Settle for Mediocre - Find An Exceptional Meditation Guide](https://mindoasis.org/dont-settle-for-mediocre-find-an-exceptional-meditation-guide/) - by Karuna Founder and Executive Director Mind Oasis No one can give you the gift of presence and relaxation other than you. Presence cannot be wished or forced. Relaxation is highly personal. Some things remain fully in the field of awareness while we meditate. Exceptional teachers encourage and hold space for you to have your
- [PODCAST: Finding Refuge in 2021](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-finding-refuge-in-2021/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: Hi, I'm. I'm the founder and executive director of Mind Oasis, and with me today is my friend and teacher and fellow practitioner Elizabete Gomes. Elisabete, how are you? Elizabete: I'm, good. Great, actually, but we're good here. Karuna: Good! So this is Meditation Happy Hour, Tea
- [PODCAST: Witches, Herbs, and Reclaiming Herstory](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-witches-herbs-and-reclaiming-herstory/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: Hi, I'm Karuna, I'm the Founder and Executive Director of Mind Oasis, and with me here today is Ashley Sapir-Lathrop. How are you doing, Ashley? Ashley: Hi, Karuna. I'm good. I'm so happy to be here. Karuna: I'm happy to have you. So this is Meditation Happy
- [PODCAST: Is Love and Heart Opening the Key to Happiness in 2021?](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-is-love-and-heart-opening-the-key-to-happiness-in-2021/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: Hi, I'm Karuna, I'm the founder and executive director for Mind Oasis, and with me today on Meditation Happy Hour is Karlie Lemos. How are you, Karlie? Karlie: I'm doing well. I'm enjoying the winter here in Texas. I use that word lightly, of course, but it's been really
- [PODCAST: Joyeux Noel, A Message of Light](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-joyeux-noel-a-message-of-light-for-difficult-times/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.”― Rumi On this special edition of Meditation Happy Hour, Karuna shares with us a short Dharma talk and a guided meditation designed to bring a message of light during these dark and often difficult times of 2020. Using
- [PODCAST: Challenging Emotions Into Wise Actions](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-challenging-emotions-into-wise-actions/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: Hi, I'm Karuna, I'm the founder and executive director for Mind Oasis, and with me today is Alison and Shannon, and this is Meditation Happy Hour. So we talk about it being Tea Talk and Truth with Karuna. How are you, Alison and Shannon? Doing well. Doing
- [Three Actions that Grow Joy](https://mindoasis.org/three-actions-that-grow-joy/) - By Leanna Gilliam Joy is one of those words we see and hear over and over in December. We are supposed to be joyous right now. In 2020 though, the Bells of Joy just aren’t ringing very loudly. Even in the best of times our capacity to experience joy depends on how adept we are
- [Five Scientifically-Proven Habits More Effective Than The Fountain of Youth ](https://mindoasis.org/five-scientifically-proven-habits-more-effective-than-the-fountain-of-youth/) - By Dana Brown Since the beginning of time, we’ve been obsessed with finding the Fountain of Youth. By now, we also know that it doesn’t exist. But that doesn’t stop the health and wellness industry from pushing billions of dollars worth of anti-aging products and fads. It can be easy to fall for them too
- [Fire Puja: A How to and a Why to (especially this year)](https://mindoasis.org/fire-puja-a-how-to-and-a-why-to-especially-this-year/) - By Karuna Fire pujas are a wonderful way to remove obstacles and to invoke blessings. In the tradition I study in, Tibetan Buddhism, we use fire pujas at the end of retreat to consecrate our hard work, to burn any obstacles we encountered, and to offer up the smoke as a blessing for what’s to
- [As of yesterday, I'm in hospice care and am headed into the Ultimate Retreat.](https://mindoasis.org/as-of-yesterday-im-in-hospice-care-and-am-headed-into-the-ultimate-retreat/) - When I received this note from Mind Oasis teacher, friend, and donor Shari Pitts on July 4, 2018, it caught me completely off-guard. This Friday when I received the message, "Our dear Shari has spread her wings." I felt some mixture of both sadness and relief. Shari’s end of life journey extended far beyond
- [Nurturing Loyalty to Yourself](https://mindoasis.org/nurturing-loyalty-to-yourself/) - Pema Chodron writes in the Introduction of her book, “How to Meditate,” how a meditation practice nurtures five qualities that come forth as we consistently sit and practice. 1) “cultivating and nurturing steadfastness with ourselves” 2) “clear seeing” 3) “the cultivation of courage” 4) “We develop attention to this very moment; we learn to just
- [Celebrating Lama Marut ~ Brian K. Smith](https://mindoasis.org/celebrating-lama-marut-brian-k-smith/) - On October 19, 2019, dear spiritual teacher, husband, father and friend Brian Kelley Smith (a.k.a Lama Marut) passed away in his countryside home in East Gippsland, Australia, where he lived with his beloved wife, Cindy Lee. He was 66 years of age. Brian was born in Seattle, Washington, in 1953 to Gordon and JoAnne
- [Social Distancing and the Power of Virtual Communities](https://mindoasis.org/social-distancing-and-the-power-of-virtual-communities/) - By Ruth Tsuria Community Meditation Senior Teacher During the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries have sent their citizens to partial or full quarantine. In the USA, people have been referring to this practice as “social distancing” – basically, staying away from other people. But as many of us know, human beings are inherently social animals. Regardless
- [The Preliminaries: Limiting Stimulation](https://mindoasis.org/the-preliminaries-limiting-stimulation/) - By Nick Community Meditation Teacher Meditation forums are full of questions like the following: “Hi, I’m so, so struggling with meditation, should I continue or just stop for a while? Would it be any better?” When pressed to explain what she was actually experiencing, the original commentator noted: “I just feel I’m sitting and thinking,
- [Transform Your Quarantine into Retreat](https://mindoasis.org/transform-your-quarantine-into-retreat/) - By Allison Joy Philips Community Meditation Teacher “When I run after what I think I want, my days are a furnace of stress and anxiety; if I sit in my own place of patience, what I need flows to me, and without pain. From this I understand that what I want also wants me, is
- [The Joy of Giving During Uncertain Times](https://mindoasis.org/the-joy-of-giving-during-uncertain-times/) - By Sarah Wolfgram Community Meditation Teacher If you have been graced to have been minimally impacted by COVID-19, I would like to introduce an idea to you. You may have some resistance to it, and that’s okay. Keep in mind we often have the most resistance to that which will truly help us grow. Many
- [PODCAST: Mental Hygiene: Mindfulness, the Moon, and Self-Love](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-mental-hygiene-mindfulness-the-moon-and-self-love/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: Hi, I'm Karuna and the founder and executive director for Mind Oasis, and with me today is my guest, Lacey. Lacey, how are you? Lacey: I'm well, thank you. I'm happy to be here with you. Karuna: Cool. So this is called Meditation Happy hour with Karuna
- [How iRest® Yoga Nidra helps build resilience after a concussion](https://mindoasis.org/how-irest-yoga-nidra-helps-build-resilience-after-a-concussion/) - By Turi Turi Hetherington, RYT500, iRest® Level II Teacher Resilience: the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress. Whether you bumped your head or not, 2020 is a whopper of a challenge. At this time, practices and tools that amp-up our resilience are needed more
- [PODCAST: Using Your Heart to Communicate Through Differences with Amalia and Kenneth](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-using-your-heart-to-communicate-through-differences-with-amalia-and-kenneth/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna : Hi, I'm Karuna. I'm the founder and executive director for Mind Oasis and I have two special guests with me today and I'm very excited. I have Ken and Amalia. Do you want to just introduce yourselves a little bit? Amalia : Sure. I'll go first.
- [Uncertain Situations. By Autumn Righino](https://mindoasis.org/uncertain-situations-by-autumn-righino/) - Fear often arises from the things that we don't understand. Or, it creeps in when we are in situations in which we cannot predict the outcome. Uncertain situations. Fear was designed to keep us safe in situations like being chased by a saber tooth tiger. The problem is that now we don't have those tigers,
- [PODCAST: The Power of Tapping Into the Breath](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-the-power-of-tapping-into-the-breath/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: Hi, I'm Karuna, I'm the founder and executive director of Mind Oasis, and I have Noga with me today. Noga, why don't you introduce yourself? Noga: Hi and thanks for having me. My name is Noga. I am a musician primarily, but I've also been teaching yoga
- [PODCAST: Yoga Nidra Demystified](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-yoga-nidra-demystified/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna : Hi, I'm Karuna, and I'm the founder and executive director for Mind Oasis and with me on Meditation, Happy Hour, Tea Talk and Truth with Karuna is the lovely Karen Soltis. Karen, how are you? Karen: I'm great. Good. Karuna : Where in the world are
- [PODCAST: It's Possible For YOU! Self-Love Revolution with Jonathan Troen](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-its-possible-for-you-self-love-revolution-with-jonathan-troen/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: Hi, I'm Karuna, I'm the founder and executive director of Mind Oasis, and I'm super excited about my guest today, Jonathan Troen. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Jonathan: About myself? Wow. That's a whole lifetime journey. But today, you know, who am I?
- [PODCAST: The Search for the Perfect Croissant as the Spiritual Path](https://mindoasis.org/the-search-for-the-perfect-croissant-as-the-spiritual-path/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: Hi, I'm Karuna, I'm the founder and executive director of Mind Oasis, and I am here today with Michael McSwain. I'm very excited. How are you, Michael? Michael: I'm good. Thank you for having me. Karuna: So this is Meditation, Happy Hour, Tea, Talk, and Truth with
- [PODCAST: Transforming Darkness: Finding Beauty in Forgiveness](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-transforming-darkness-finding-beauty-in-forgiveness/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna : Hi, I'm Karuna, I'm the founder and executive director for Mind Oasis, and with me today, I have two wonderful guests, Shari and Jann Simmons, a mother and daughter duo. Welcome, ladies. Thank you for having us. Thank you. So I always start out my podcast,
- [PODCAST: Your Body and Mindful Movement: Accessing Your Joyful Vehicle](https://mindoasis.org/6039-2/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO LEARN MORE ABOUT ACCESSING YOUR JOYFUL VEHICLE Karuna: Hi, I’m Karuna, I’m the founder and executive director of Mind Oasis and my guest today for Meditation Happy Hour:Tea Talk and Truth with Karuna is none other than Joseph Schwartz. And in full disclosure, Joseph is my husband. So,
- [Shifting into Feeling](https://mindoasis.org/shifting-into-feeling/) - By Community Meditation Teacher, Dana Wills Our ability to experience and embody life depends on our ability to focus and feel. We are training to do that each time we sit in meditation. We are tuning into our feelings or present moment experience. We are focusing on what is most important in the moment. To feel
- [Meditating with Flowers](https://mindoasis.org/meditating-with-flowers/) - by Community Meditation teacher, Mandy Merritt In the middle of my mom’s garden, at a little ice cream parlor table I am writing to you while surrounded by spiky red bee balm, cheerful white daisies, friendly yellow roses, restful lavender, and many others. This sensory bonanza is inspiring these words. In a time of shifting
- [PODCAST: Ayurveda for These Times](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-ayurveda-for-these-times/) - "Food is not just the food that we put in our mouths. It's the food that we take in through all of the senses. Hence the importance of sense care every day. So the food that we take in through our eyes in terms of the media that we're consuming, the things that we look
- [The Gift of Death](https://mindoasis.org/the-gift-of-death/) - In Tibetan Buddhism, we contemplate four aspects of death: - it is certain - the hour of death is uncertain - there are many things that can harm us and few that can help us along the way (including seemingly good things - like running and eating healthy) - we will die alone and the
- [PODCAST: Finding Your Purpose and Path During Times of Crisis](https://mindoasis.org/podcast-finding-your-purpose-and-path-during-times-of-crisis/) - "I think one of the biggest things that I think our culture needs to learn to do is say, I don't know and then listen. Because we are a very yang oriented culture, we're about achievement, success, movement, activity. And part of the roots of white supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism are this environmental destruction, ecocide.
- [Hacking the Meditation Habit](https://mindoasis.org/hacking-the-meditation-habit/) - By Anne McCready Heinen Community Meditation Senior Teacher Neurobehavioral research shows all kinds of great ways to start and stick with a new habit. But do these techniques work for meditation? The short answer: Yes! In addition to looking to your teachers and the excellent books and articles out there for tips on getting a
- [Why Meditation Can Be Helpful in These Times](https://mindoasis.org/why-meditation-can-be-helpful-in-these-times/) - By Karuna Community Meditation Senior Teacher and Founder of Mind Oasis Meditation practices invite us into the present moment. When crisis strikes, and particularly when that crisis is tinged with the unknown (which is certainly the case with Covid-19), our minds tend to wonder, “What if?” From there, the thoughts tend to spiral out of
- [The Isolated and Interconnectedness of Life](https://mindoasis.org/the-isolated-and-interconnectedness-of-life/) - By Turi Hetherington, Community Meditation Teacher Hello! How are you? Unsettled, grounded, anxious and at ease? Me too. While life in Bozeman is stunningly vibrant and beautiful right now with the mountains and valleys blanketed with every color of wildflower, the beauty is juxtaposed with a mix of uncertainty, fear and unrest tied to the
- [What's Your Superhero Power?](https://mindoasis.org/whats-your-superhero-power/) - I was recently listening to NPR and they were interviewing Lulu Wang about her film, “The Farewell.” Something Wang said struck such a cord in me. She was talking about how one of the actresses had used humor her whole life to dissipate tension and energy in difficult moments – internal and external. For this
- [Alignment On Your Cushion and In Your Life](https://mindoasis.org/alignment-on-your-cushion-and-in-your-life/) - After a lot of listening and contemplation, I’ve come to believe that alignment is one of the most accessible doors into living a fully awakened, vivid, and joyful life. When we are out of alignment in some way – whether through our actions, words, or thoughts – we have instinctual warning signs that go off
- [The Power of Dialogue + Meditation: The Word/s Between Us](https://mindoasis.org/the-power-of-dialogue-meditation-the-word-s-between-us/) - I’ve been noticing a trend with online meditation offerings that I think starves you of the richest possible experience. When you sign-up for an online recorded series or listen to a guided meditation…there is no doubt a benefit to doing so. However, the missing element of that equation is where sometimes the most juice can
- [The Final Adventure of Miko the Dog and Meditation](https://mindoasis.org/the-final-adventure-of-miko-the-dog-and-meditation/) - Last night around dinnertime, I received a text attached to a photo asking, “Is this your dog that you lost?” I looked at the picture and my heart sprung with joy to see a very battered but alive pooch named Miko looking back at me. Miko is my friend’s dog and had been wandering in
- [Mindful Mothering](https://mindoasis.org/mindful-mothering/) - Guest blog contributed by Lacey Melguizo:I began my practice of mindful mothering in 2012, my youngest was almost one and my oldest was three and a half. Life was a little different back then, my littles required more of me physically than they do now but the depth of their need for my presence has
- [Why Meditate Online?](https://mindoasis.org/why-meditate-online/) - “My experience with Mind Oasis was such a pleasant surprise! I didn't expect to feel so connected to my teacher and the other students, given that there were computer screens between us, but it was really such a beautiful experience. I feel as close to my classmates as I would if we'd all been in
- [An Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse, Meditation, and You!](https://mindoasis.org/an-ayurvedic-spring-cleanse-meditation-and-you/) - “Nothing has more power to heal and transform the body than the mind.” ~ Deepak Chopra Ayurveda “Thousands of years before modern medicine provided scientific evidence for the mind-body connection, the sages of India developed Ayurveda, which continues to be one of the world’s most sophisticated and powerful mind-body health systems. More than a mere
- [7 Tips for Keeping Joy Alive in a Meditation Practice](https://mindoasis.org/7-tips-for-keeping-joy-alive-in-a-meditation-practice/) - "We do really want to keep the joy in the meditation practice. Not making it so much about discipline and another task to do." - Allison Joy (Mind Oasis Teacher) For those of us who have committed to meditating daily as part of Mind Oasis' 30-Day Meditation Challenge or anyone wishing to begin a consistent
- [Authentic Community is the Answer to Your Question](https://mindoasis.org/authentic-community-is-the-answer-to-your-question/) - "I like to think of Mind Oasis as the Bali of the internet" ~ Kelly Schwartz, Founder Mind Oasis “What Comes After The Social Media Empires” is an article that intrigued me enough to click a Buzzfeed linkfor the first time in a long time. I don’t live with my head in the sand, but
- [When Letting Go Doesn’t Work](https://mindoasis.org/when-letting-go-doesnt-work/) - A Guest Blog by Mind Oasis Teacher and Friend, Shari Pitts Much has been made in popular culture, and in meditation, about letting go. My 9-year-old granddaughter can’t go more than a day without singing about it. And I am regularly invited to do it in the guided meditation and yoga classes I attend.
- [Traveling as a Mindful Practice](https://mindoasis.org/traveling-as-a-mindful-practice/) - "Travel and change of place impart new vigour to the mind." ~ SenecaAny sage teacher will tell you that you don't have to go anywhere but within to practice mindfulness.They're 100% correct--and traveling can be a really fun, sometimes necessary part of life. So why not use your next vacation or work trip as a
- [How to Boost Your Mood with Mindfulness](https://mindoasis.org/how-to-boost-your-mood-with-mindfulness/) - If you’re struggling with depression, you feel desperate to figure out how you can break the cycle of low energy, exhaustion and despair. Feeling depressed may be your natural tendency, but that doesn’t make you powerless when sadness strikes.The truth is, most of us operate on auto-pilot. We have mental habits we continuously fall into
- [Using the Space Between Your Breath to Become Present - Meditation Tip from Karuna](https://mindoasis.org/using-the-space-between-your-breath/) - Your mind is very good at thinking, analyzing, and assessing (ie- is that a dangerous person or animal?) It also thinks a lot about what may happen in the future and makes up fantastical stories about what has happened in the past.One area your mind may struggle with is the present moment.Yet, isn’t the present
- [Why Meditate on Mind Oasis?](https://mindoasis.org/why-meditate-on-mind-oasis/) - 1) Mind Oasis makes meditation accessible to everyone through live, interactive online classes. It’s convenient, simple, affordable and led by friendly, relatable teachers, and it can spark significant positive changes in your life.2) You can participate in a Mind Oasis meditation class from anywhere--your desk chair at your office, a bus or train during your
- [Top Three Misconceptions About Meditation](https://mindoasis.org/top-three-misconceptions-about-meditation/) - 1. You have to be able to stop all your thoughts to be a good meditator. “The practice is to train in not following the thoughts, not in getting rid of them altogether. That would be impossible.” - Pema ChodronMany new meditators get discouraged by the fact that they begin meditating and after a few days
- [Meditation Warning Label: Get a Good Live Teacher!](https://mindoasis.org/meditation-practice-should-come-with-a-warning-label-get-a-good-live-teacher/) - What all the researchers and meditators can find common ground in, perhaps, and what’s ignored by the deluge of meditation apps and casual recommendations is this: Meditation is powerful. It’s a skill not to be taken lightly, and in the right circumstance can provide incredible benefit, and in others, harm. Excerpt from: Meditation Is a
- [What is the Difference Between Mindfulness and Meditation?](https://mindoasis.org/what-is-the-difference-between-mindfulness-and-meditation/) - Meditation and mindfulness go hand in hand, yet there is a very subtle difference between the two. Meditation typically involves a process of carving out a specified amount of time during your day, getting still, and setting the goal of focusing your attention on a single point. It’s a simple enough concept that can often

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- [Immersions](https://mindoasis.org/immersions/) - Seventh Annual Meditation Immersion – Kicks Off January 2026Learn More About the 2025 Meditation ImmersionThis 300-hour immersion is designed to amplify your practice and your life. With two-tracks (teacher training and personal growth), you can decide where you want to go on this journey. You can join from the comfort of your home or anywhere
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- [Retreats](https://mindoasis.org/retreats/) - Mind Oasis is thrilled to offer IRL meetups and retreats. 2025 Mind Oasis Retreats Learn more about the Extraordinary Summer Retreat Learn more about the Friendship, Fun and Fellowship Fall Retreat 2026 Spiritual Pilgrimage to Nepal Learn more about the pilgrimage! Stay in the loop by subscribing below. You’ll receive an email when we have
- [Partners We LOVE](https://mindoasis.org/partners-we-love/) - Thank you to the companies and individuals below who donated to the 2021 May Meditation Challenge! We are so grateful for your support. Mind Oasis is only made possible through the generosity of our supporters. Current corporate sponsors include: DNA-Assessment Rudnitzki & Associates Accountingprose Primordial Designs Voss Consulting If you are interested in supporting Mind
- [Mind Oasis Team](https://mindoasis.org/community-meditation/guides/mind-oasis-team/) - DeeDee, Director of Community Meditation™ “I believe that Mind Oasis can reduce a lot of suffering in the world. Inspired by my own experience with Mind Oasis and Pema Chodron’s quote, “The mind is the source of all suffering, and it also the source of all happiness,” I hope to give back to the world
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- [Blessings in the Smoke: Remembering Your Loved Ones](https://mindoasis.org/blessings-in-the-smoke-remembering-your-loved-ones/) - A Mind Oasis Winter Solstice Ritual of Love and Restoration “Where the smoke goes up the blessings rain down.” Give a gift to Mind Oasis in honor or memory of a loved one this season and receive a blessing ritual kit for both honoring the past and welcoming the future on this Winter Solstice. Let’s
- [Sixth Annual Meditation Immersion (Friends)](https://mindoasis.org/sixth-annual-meditation-immersion-friends/) - The Mind Oasis Meditation Immersion is a potent training program for anyone who is meditation curious and/or who wants to develop a consistent practice. I know…because I love Mind Oasis and the community of practitioners. This Immersion will change your life in helpful and unexpected ways! Get empowered on your cushion (or armchair!) with a
- [Sixth Annual Meditation Immersion](https://mindoasis.org/sixth-annual-meditation-immersion-guides/) - The Mind Oasis Meditation Immersion is a potent training program for anyone who is meditation curious and/or who wants to develop a consistent practice. I know…because I am a guide at Mind Oasis and I can tell you, having gone through the training, that this Immersion will change your life in helpful and unexpected ways!
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- [The 108 Membership](https://mindoasis.org/the-108-membership/) - Hooked on meditation? Lifelong learner? We’ll make your habit more sustainable. The Mind Oasis 108 membership makes your learning habit more sustainable. For a reasonable monthly rate, you receive access to all of our classes, workshops, and series, PLUS exclusive discounts, and more. Pay annually to get two months free! Membership Includes: Free access to
- [2022 Moonlight Meditation Bandana](https://mindoasis.org/2022-moonlight-meditation-bandana/) - Support Mind Oasis – Purchase Your 2022 Mind Oasis Bandana!Our third annual design is printed on soft white cotton on 22×22″ surface. Limited quantity available! Will ship the first week in November. Save on Quantity One Bandana $25.00 USDTwo Bandanas $40.00 USDThree Bandanas $55.00 USD
- [Welcome to Moonlight Meditation](https://mindoasis.org/welcome-to-moonlight-meditation/) - Join us for our third annual Moonlight Meditation dance party hosted in the Mind Oasis Meditation Center! Monday, 31 October 7:00-8:00pm Costumes optional but encouraged. You can expect: – a shake your booty dance party – a meaningful meditation – prizes for folks who show up – fun, fun, and more fun! It’s FREE as
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- [Welcome to Mind Oasis](https://mindoasis.org/welcome/) - Welcome to Mind Oasis! I am super stoked you are here! Mind Oasis is an authentic and friendly online gathering place for people both curious about and committed to practicing meditation in community. If you’re looking to create a meditation practice that you look forward to each day, you’ve come to the right place. Full
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- [5-Day Meditation Reset](https://mindoasis.org/2022-may-meditation-celebration/5-day-reset/) - Kicks off Monday, 23rd of May. Ready to jumpstart your meditation practice? Have no idea where to begin? Not making or finding the time to sit? We can help! Spend five weekdays with Mind Oasis. We’ll guide you, help you to schedule, and reward you with a prize at the end of the five days
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- [2022 May Meditation Celebration](https://mindoasis.org/2022-may-meditation-celebration/) - What is the May Meditation Celebration?This month is all about supercharging your meditation practice so you can transform your life! Decide if you want to meditate for 7, 14, or 30 days in a row and let Mind Oasis be your support for meeting your goal. Metamorphosize your practice. Metamorphosize your life. Throughout the month,
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- [It's Not Easy but It's Worthwhile with Karuna](https://mindoasis.org/stories/its-not-easy-but-its-worthwhile-with-karuna/) - LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WATCH THE VIDEO Karuna: [00:00:05] Hi, I'm Karuna, I'm the founder and executive director of Mind Oasis, and this is Meditation. Happy Hour: Tea, Talk, and Truth with Kaleigh! Take it away! Kaleigh: [00:00:19] Hi. So we thought it would be super fun to interview our founder and executive director,
- [May Meditation Celebration Pay to Play](https://mindoasis.org/2022-may-meditation-celebration/2022-meditation-celebration-pay-to-play/) - Level Up the Month with Pay to Play!Pay to Play ($40) gets you 👇: Entered to win daily prizes – including coupons for Mind Oasis workshops and series. Recordings each week in support of your practice that you can access at any time. An invitation to five stellar workshops taught by superstar teachers over the
- [Beth (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/beth/) - Beth lives in Bloomington, Indiana with her husband of 36 years. Her two children are young adults. Having earned a J.D. and a master’s degree in Mathematics, Beth is the sole proprietor of a family law practice and a math tutoring business. Beth is service-oriented. Her pro bono legal work includes representing Court Appointed
- [DeeDee (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/deedee/) - Deidre, also known as DeeDee, is from Verona, Wisconsin where she is a Graphic Designer, Illustrator, and Fine Artist. DeeDee recently became a Mind Oasis meditation guide. Her upbringing was encouraged with creativity and music, doing art projects with her mother and helping her mother with craft shows, which led her down the creative career
- [Rebecca (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/rebecca/) - Rebecca is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in private practice. She joined Mind Oasis’s Meditation Immersion in September 2021 in hopes of taming her unruly mind. She got hooked almost immediately, and in January 2022, she temporarily closed her practice in order to take an even deeper dive into shamatha meditation and Buddhist
- [Heather (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/heather-she-her/) - Heather Lovegood is a student of life, for life. Alongside her full time career as a Therapeutic Massage Practitioner, she offers instruction on Meditation, Yoga and the Spiritual Growth & Development inherent within these ancient wisdom teachings. From time to time she will work 1:1 with clients to develop a holistic approach to their wellness, incorporating
- [Author Spotlight](https://mindoasis.org/author-spotlight/) - Keywords Location Any dates Event Type Author Spotlight Bundles Community Meditation Free Community Gathering Free Mini-Workshops Immersion & Teacher Trainings Retreats Workshops and Series Year Long Studies Yoga Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled. JavaScript must be enabled in order to view listings. Events There are no events matching your search.
- [Leanna (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/leanna/) - Leanna delights in sharing the transformative practice of meditation with others. Her heartfelt desire is to create a container that allows practitioners to be held just as they are, right where they are, so the practice can come alive for each individual in their own particular way. The inspiration for her meditations comes from real-life
- [Yoga Immersion with Michael Hewett and Guests](https://mindoasis.org/yoga-immersion-with-michael-hewett-and-guests/) - About the Yoga Immersion – High Level Expert yogi Michael Hewett is leading this 3-month Yoga Immersion! He will take students through yoga asana and yoga philosophy sessions each week, including his signature Astral Anatomy series that discusses the interplay between the subtle body, how you appear to yourself and the animal body, how you
- [Mindfulness in Schools Initiative](https://mindoasis.org/mindfulness/) - “This mindfulness program changed the fabric of our school. It gifted students who could not regulate their behavior a valuable tool to calm their brains and gain control over their actions.” – Kathy Goecke, principal of participating school Receive News & Updates About This ProgramIn an effort to create lasting, transformational change for children, Mind
- [Stories](https://mindoasis.org/stories/) - We love telling stories and sharing our experiences. Below you will find blog posts that include guest writings from our awesome teachers and our podcast, Meditation Happy Hour: Tea, Talk, and Truth with Karuna. Three Ways to Battle Election Anxiety with a Meditation Practice Gallery Three Ways to Battle Election Anxiety with a Meditation Practice
- [Community Meditation - Apple Calendar Entry](https://mindoasis.org/community-meditation/community-meditation-add-apple-calendar/) - Never miss a session! Add your favorite session/s to your Apple Calendar. Click on your preferred meditation time to add a recurring daily calendar entry or choose a specific day to add a recurring weekly calendar entry. Weekday Mornings (Monday – Friday) 7am central time 8am central time Weekdays at Noon 12pm central time Evenings
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- [Becky](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/becky/) - Becky is a marketing consultant and brand strategist. She is a graduate of the 300-hour Mind Oasis Meditation Immersion and believes a daily meditation practice is necessary for health and well-being. She enjoys listening to music, taking walks and cooking plant-based meals.
- [Justin](https://mindoasis.org/about/staff/justin/) - Justin is a senior Music Production/Recording Arts major at Elon University from Long Island, NY. Justin has been making music and playing in bands since high school and has since discovered a passion for audio & video production and editing.
- [V](https://mindoasis.org/about/staff/v/) - V is a photographer and video producer born and raised in Colorado. In 2019, they graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and a minor in Technology, Arts, and Media. In the coming years, they hope to pursue a master’s degree in media for social impact.
- [About](https://mindoasis.org/about/) - Welcome friends! I am super stoked you have arrived in this warm and welcoming space! Mind Oasis is an authentic and friendly online gathering place for people both curious about and committed to practicing meditation in community. Full disclosure: we have a lot of F-U-N at Mind Oasis. My name is Kelly Schwartz, but I
- [Opportunities at Mind Oasis](https://mindoasis.org/opportunities/) - Join Our Team Currently, we do not have any open positions. However, inquiries from instructors for teaching opportunities on Mind Oasis are always welcome. Teaching Opportunities Are you a mindfulness, meditation, healing arts teacher? Mind Oasis would love to host your next series or workshop on our platform. Please fill out the form below and
- [Support Mind Oasis](https://mindoasis.org/support-mind-oasis/) - Individual & Monthly Giving Individual donations are the single largest source of funding for Mind Oasis. Monthly donations are especially helpful and really add up! Your gift is powerful. Giving is flexible and easy. DONATE NOWBecome a Heavily Meditated donor. Provide the most reliable means of support with a monthly donation that continues until changed
- [Join the Mind Oasis Community](https://mindoasis.org/join-our-mind-oasis-community/) - You’re invited! For anyone on a meditation journey, this community is for you. It doesn’t matter if you are a seeker, skeptic, scientist, and/or beginner. You are most welcome to join our vibrant community of like-minded folks. The Mind Oasis Mighty Network is a place for you to come together in community, ask meditation (and
- [Katherine W (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/katherine-w-she-her/) - Katherine has been practicing and teaching yoga and mindfulness for many years and is a devoted student of her ongoing experience. Seasoned by life’s many twists and turns, Katherine brings an approach to teaching that is infused with curiosity, creativity, kindness, humor, and compassion. Her warmth and positivity create a space of inclusiveness for a
- [Lulu (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/lulu-2/) - Lulu is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Yoga Teacher, and Psychology student. She lives in the Hudson Valley, New York. Lulu believes meditation can be a guide in healing individual traumas, which translates into healing the trauma of the community. The culmination of these efforts may lead to healing on a global scale. Lulu is a
- [Courtney](https://mindoasis.org/about/staff/courtney/) - Courtney was born and raised in Long Island, New York and is passionate about health and wellness. She is a junior at DeSales University, and a Communications major. When she isn’t creating content or working on social media campaigns, she enjoys working out, listening to music, cooking or learning about meditation.
- [Charlie](https://mindoasis.org/about/staff/charlie/) - Charlie is a wellness coach, graduate student, “earth baby,” and lover of travel. Prior to her shift into wellness coaching, she spent the better part of a decade nourishing communities by providing plant-based meals in both retreat and individual home settings. Her formal meditation practice began in 2010 and today she has a daily practice
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- [Press Release: Mindfulness in Schools Initiative](https://mindoasis.org/mindfulness/mindfulness-press-release/) - Mind Oasis and Unscripted Heart Partner to Deliver Mindfulness Curriculum in Schools to Reduce Effects of Stress in Teachers and Students In response to the children’s mental health crisis, as declared by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Mind Oasis (MindOasis.org), a 501c3 nonprofit, and Unscripted Heart (unscriptedheart.com) are partnering to deliver science-backed mindfulness techniques in
- [Anne (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/anne/) - Anne McCready Heinen is an avid meditation facilitator based in Austin, Texas. On Mind Oasis, Anne facilitates friendly sessions with a foundation in shamatha (calm abiding) meditation. She loves to weave in practices like lovingkindess and mindful self compassion. Anne believes her most important qualification for teaching meditation is her 8+ years of dedicated, nearly
- [Year Long Studies](https://mindoasis.org/year-long-studies-2021/) - Shaken? But Not Stirred…a Year Long Study of Pema Chodron Tapping into a mind as vast as the sky is not only possible, it is your natural state of well-being. Every Thursday, join Karuna to explore through the lens of Tibetan Buddhism the tips, tricks, and tools that will leave you unflappable. The path to
- [Mind Oasis Audio & Video Editor Internship](https://mindoasis.org/opportunities/audio-video-editor-internship/) - We’re Hiring! Mind Oasis Audio & Video Editor Internship Unpaid/Remote About Mind Oasis Mind Oasis (a 501c3 nonprofit) is a warm, welcoming, vibrant online meditation community founded in 2017. Our mission is to share the timeless benefits of meditation and mindfulness practices with people worldwide. Our organization provides gathering spaces and connection for any person
- [Social Media Internship](https://mindoasis.org/opportunities/social-media-internship/) - We’re Hiring! Mind Oasis Social Media Intern Unpaid/Remote About Mind Oasis Mind Oasis (a 501c3 nonprofit) is a warm, welcoming, vibrant online meditation community founded in 2017. Our mission is to share the timeless benefits of meditation and mindfulness practices with people worldwide. Our organization provides gathering spaces and connection for any person who is
- [Program Manager](https://mindoasis.org/opportunities/program-manager/) - We’re Hiring! Mind Oasis Program Manager Remote / Contract About Mind Oasis Mind Oasis (a 501c3 nonprofit) is a warm, welcoming, vibrant online meditation community founded in 2017. Our mission is to share the timeless benefits of meditation and mindfulness practices with people worldwide. Our organization provides gathering spaces and connection for any person who
- [Sean (he/him)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/sean-he-him/) - Sean currently lives in Neenah Wisconsin, where he has been a stay home dad for the last 7 years. He believes that meditation is a very powerful tool to help fend off the encroachment on our already over loaded minds of modern society and it’s perils. This tool can help people to improve their mind-body
- [Community Meditation Daily Schedule](https://mindoasis.org/community-meditation/daily-schedule/) - JOIN A COMMUNITY MEDITATION SESSION NOW Meet the Community Meditation Teachers Looking for all other classes and events? Check out the Daily Schedule.
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- [Nick (he/him)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/nick-he-him/) - Nick lives in South Orange, New Jersey. He holds a PhD in the humanities, is earning a master’s in mathematics and computer science, has completed several curricula in the Indo-Tibetan Buddhist traditions, has practiced meditation for six years, and completed the Inaugural 300-Hour Mind Oasis Intensive and Teacher Training Program. Nick likes hiking with his
- [Moonlight Meditation](https://mindoasis.org/moonlight-meditation/) - Mind Oasis presents our second annual Moonlight Meditation fundraiser on Thursday, 28th of October. This year’s theme is Out of This World! Just for the night, let’s leave this crazy world behind, and dance among the sun, moon, and stars. Bring your galactic love for this universe and each other and, in the immortal words
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- [Meetups](https://mindoasis.org/retreats/meetups/) - We were really thrilled to offer IRL Mind Oasis meetups…but the changing tide of Covid has given us pause. We are committed to your health and safety first. To this end, we have postponed our IRL meetup in New York City. We have moved venues in the Milwaukee region to the backyard of two private
- [Bring a Friend to Meditation Week on Mind Oasis](https://mindoasis.org/bring-a-friend-to-meditation/) - Kicks off 2 August!RegisterWhew! We are almost through the dog days of summer. Did your daily meditation practice suffer as much as ours? We’re guessing it did given the attendance on Community Meditation during the month of July 😂 👀 It’s def mission-critical to take time to simply play, daydream, and to sleep in! But,
- [Sallie (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/sallie/) - Sallie is a yoga teacher, Āyurvedic Health Counselor, bonus mom and lifetime learner currently living in West Virginia.She has over fourteen years of yoga teaching experience and is also a certified Yin yoga and AIReal yoga teacher, and a Yoga for 12-Step Recovery leader. She is a 2021 graduate of the Mind Oasis meditation immersion.
- [Rachel (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/rachel/) - Rachel is a Cause-marketing Specialist living in Austin, Texas with her husband and two kitties. Simply put, meditation has helped Rachel to be happy after many years of not understanding what happiness was. She teaches meditation to help others connect to their most authentic selves. In Rachel’s classes, you’ll get caring and present guidance and
- [Natalie (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/natalie/) - Natalie lives in Blanco, Texas. She is a yoga and mediation teacher, Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, mother and woman trying to live an authentic life. Meditation has a ripple effect of compassion. Sitting with yourself offers valuable insight, which, in my experience, leads to more self-compassion. More self-compassion leads to more compassion for others and more
- [Michele (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/michele/) - The Pandemic led Michele to Mind Oasis. She says that if you told her a year ago that she’d be leading meditation, she would have laughed. She is very humbled by this experience and is so happy to share herself with others. Michele loves life, people and to laugh. She is a dog person, plant
- [Michael (he/him)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/michael/) - Michael is a New York City advertising executive turned meditation teacher and astrologer. He believes anyone that can meditate (which means everyone, without exception) can find a more meaningful experience of life. He opens each meditation session with check ins to see what’s happening with participants, either on or off the cushion, and then generates a
- [Melissa (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/melissa/) - Melissa Grogan is based in Austin, Texas. She has a sweet pup, named Hanu, who keeps her laughing every day. She has worked as a Vocal Empowerment coach for the past two decades. She’s taught at the university and professional level and finds herself going back to graduate school! She will graduate with a Masters
- [Maria (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/maria/) - Maria lives in Madison, Wisconsin, where she is a yoga and meditation instructor. Maria believes that meditation can take on many different forms, and all these forms can lead us toward the most compassionate, most genuine version of ourselves. Meditation can train our bodies to be still, our minds to be present, and our emotions
- [Mairead (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/mairead-2/) - Mairead is a visual creative living in Denver, Colorado. She loves doing anything with her hands – painting, designing, decorating, cooking, etc. The outdoors is her playground for kayaking, hiking, playing ball with her dog and taking care of lovely plants. She believes meditation has the ability to make real ass friends with yourself. Thus,
- [Lena (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/lena/) - Lena Golden lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she has decades of experience as an artist, aesthetician, energy healer, and owner of a successful spa. Lena has found that her meditation practice helps her work as an artist. Through resting her mind and turning to a state of inward consciousness, she has found increased creative clarity.
- [Kristina (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/copy-of-melissa/) - Kristina Lopez (she/they) is an artist, death doula, and meditation teacher. She has studied the philosophy and science of meditation in Mahayana Buddhist schools of thought. Her practice is informed by an intersectional lens dedicated to collective liberation. As a death doula Kristina aims to bring more mindful awareness of death so that we may all live
- [Kim (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/kim/) - Kim lives in Madison, Wisconsin. She has been practicing meditation and yoga on and off for 5 years and recently completed the 300 hour Meditation Teacher Intensive on Mind Oasis. Kim spends most of her free time dancing, cooking and baking. Kim is passionate about sharing with the community and raising awareness of special needs
- [Kimber (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/kimber/) - Kimber is an Embodied Resiliency and Trauma Educator who firmly believes in the power of stillness; quieting the mind and body in order to hear the universal truth, our own internal interoception and insight, and the voice of God that we can all tune into. Meditation and other mindfulness can be one avenue into this
- [Katherine (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/katherine/) - Katherine is a Psychiatric RN, Yoga Instructor, Yoga of Recovery Instructor, AcroYoga International Instructor. Through meditation, individuals can know “truth” through the direct experience of observing the breath continuously. As one returns to the breath again and again, one begins to see reality for what it is, and not what one would like it to
- [Karuna (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/karuna/) - Leaning on the stellar instruction she has received from her teachers, Karuna designs her classes to create the type of inspiration from which you can find a meaningful and enriching life. She has amassed hundreds of hours of teaching and guiding meditation. Her most favorite thing in the world, in addition to her husband, son,
- [Kaleigh (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/kaleigh/) - Kaleigh was born and raised in Austin, TX, where her meditation journey began. After suffering from two herniated disks in her early 20s and being forced to pause her yoga practice, she began exploring meditation. She quickly realized that making friends with her mind was the best thing she could do not only for herself,
- [Jeannine (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/jeannine-2/) - Jeannine lives in New York City, where she teaches Meditation, Yoga and Tibetan Buddhism. She believes these practices and wisdom traditions are tools for meaningful change in our world and should be shared with ALL and is dedicated to creating meaningful access. Jeannine loves to share these practices with others to help them through difficult times, build
- [Jane (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/jane/) - Jane lives in the beautiful North Carolina Mountains with her husband of 29 years and their two young adult sons. After 30 years in non-profit agencies working with neurodiverse people and their families, Jane started her own coaching and consulting business in 2019. Jane believes meditation can help increase a person’s self awareness and
- [Elizabete (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/elizabete/) - Elizabete Gomes brings twenty years of meditation practice and a wide range of real life experiences to her meditation classes. She has deep knowledge, skills, and wisdom. She is known for her loving presence, kindness and gentleness. Community Meditation Schedule
- [Dana (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/dana/) - Dana’s work and practice is teaching meditation. She also works at a family owned retail business in the tiny mountain town of Buena Vista, Colorado. She manages two short-term rental homes in Austin and Buena Vista. Dana feels that meditation slows her down so that she can be more present and accepting of how things
- [Bev (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/bev/) - Bev believes meditation can ignite that spark that exists in each of us. That spark can enrich each person, their neighborhood, their communities and beyond. Meditation is her daily reminder that we are all connected. Bev enjoys walking in nature, being creative, sipping coffee and enjoying family. She is a graduate of the 300-hour Mind
- [Autumn (she/her)](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/autumn/) - Autumn is a wanderer, inspire-er, and life-long learner. She believes meditation can help every person access their enough-ness and be the best version of themselves. Autumn likes to keep things simple and focus on physical sensations and then provide inspiration from varying sources – from Pema Chodron to Winnie the Pooh, life honors us with
- [Mind Oasis 300-Hour Meditation Immersion and Teacher Training](https://mindoasis.org/meditation-immersion-teacher-training/) - Karuna and Guest Teachers September 2021 – Feb 2022 All classes are live, interactive, and online. I loved this immersion and it changed my life. I didn’t know what to expect, but I learned so much about myself, deepened my practice, and met a community of friends that I always have. After utilizing the tools
- [Planned Giving Circumpunct Society](https://mindoasis.org/planned-giving-circumpunct-society/) - Plan a Gift to Connect Future Generations of PractitionersPlan a gift to ensure that Mind Oasis can continue to be a global resource for anyone wishing to befriend their mind in an online community for decades and centuries to come. The Circumpunct Society recognizes individuals who have named Mind Oasis in their wills or other
- [Advanced 300-Hour Meditation Immersion](https://mindoasis.org/advanced-meditation-immersion/) - Facilitated by Karuna September 2021 – June 2022 All classes are live, interactive, and online. 300 Hour – Advanced Meditation Immersion What is an advanced meditation immersion? It is a 10-month journey to go more deeply into your practice using the advanced stages of meditation as elucidated by the Buddha, as well as mantra, mudras,
- [2020 Annual Report](https://mindoasis.org/about/2020-annual-report/) - Thank you for all of your love and support since late 2017. It is because of you that Mind Oasis continues to fulfill on our vision of Connecting a Compassionate Global Community. Dive into our 2020 Annual Report to learn more… Click here to read the 2020 Mind Oasis Annual Report
- [7-Day Meditation Challenge Reset](https://mindoasis.org/meditation-challenge-reset/) - Welcome to the Seven Day Meditation Reset Shortly, you should receive an email in your inbox with all the deets. If you’re not already a member, you’ll also get enrolled into Community Meditation, an online group meditation community that meets daily for live interactive sessions. See you May 24th! Starting Monday, May 24th all Community
- [Meditation Challenge](https://mindoasis.org/meditation-challenge/) - Welcome to the Fourth Annual May Mind Oasis Meditation Challenge Whether you are committing to 7, 14, or 31 days, Mind Oasis supports your efforts through live, interactive, daily online group meditation. Plus during the Challenge we offer daily prizes, guest teachers, rah rah and fun! Shortly, you should receive an email in your inbox
- [Mind Oasis for Schools](https://mindoasis.org/mind-oasis-for-schools/) - Mind Oasis loves to partner with school districts, large and small alike. Due to the online nature of our business since 2017, we can cater to the needs of your teachers and support staff and provide the deliverables your wellness team is looking for! We have developed three 4-week series to choose from: Inspire!, Restore,
- [Donate](https://mindoasis.org/donate/) - In an increasingly complex world, folks are suffering at high rates from stress, anxiety, and depression; as well as increased feelings of isolation from others. Meditation and mindfulness practices have been scientifically shown to help. MO is creating authentic community by bringing the age-old technology of meditation to folks via cutting edge technology in potent
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- [Immersion & Teacher Trainings](https://mindoasis.org/classes/teacher-trainings/) - Menu of Classes Workshops & Series – Yoga – Author Spotlight – Retreats Join us for our first annual Mind Oasis Yoga Immersion Learn the full system of yoga during our first annual Mind Oasis Yoga Immersion and become a certified MO-Yogi! You will establish a meaningfulpractice rooted in the wisdom of functional movement and learn
- [Allison Joy](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/allison-joy/) - Allison Joy is a new mom, yoga teacher, meditation guide, and an Ayurveda and astrology enthusiast. She recently relocated to South Florida from New York City with her husband, Todd, newborn son, Cristiano, and dogs, Snoopy and Hova. She loves to cook and share plant-based food with family and friends. Allison Joy says, ‘I teach
- [Free Mini-Workshops](https://mindoasis.org/classes/free-mini-workshops/) - Everybody, and I mean everybody, likes free! New for 2021, Mind Oasis now hosts mini-workshops – complimentary to join and enjoy! Designed to give you a short preview session with our talented teachers, these mini-workshops are all about practical application of your meditation and mindfulness practices in your daily life. Check back often, as we
- [Workshops and Series](https://mindoasis.org/classes/workshops-and-series/) - Classes on Mind Oasis are designed to amplify and align your life through deeper studies to support your meditative and spiritual life. Most sessions are offered in a multi-week series format to encourage a routine that supports your meditation practice. We offer one-off workshops as well. Here is a FAQ and Code of Conduct to help
- [Yoga](https://mindoasis.org/classes/yoga/) - Menu of Classes Workshops & Series – Yoga – Author Spotlight – Immersions & Teacher Trainings – Retreats Join us for our first annual Mind Oasis Yoga Immersion Learn the full system of yoga during our first annual Mind Oasis Yoga Immersion and become a certified MO-Yogi! You will establish a powerful physical practice rooted
- [Staff](https://mindoasis.org/about/staff/) - Founder and Executive DirectorKaruna (Kelly Schwartz) has over a decade of experience in nonprofit management and brings unique insight to Mind Oasis from running nonprofits varying in budget size from 250k – 13 million. Her passion is bringing the timeless benefits of meditation to practitioners worldwide, and her Masters in Nonprofit Management from Northeastern University
- [Supriya](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/copy-of-allison-joy/) - Supriya Jain discovered meditation on a lunch break from a buzzy NYC startup job. Though apprehensive at first, she could not resist the invitation to befriend her mind. Dazzled by the teachers who appeared in her world, she began a daily meditation practice. In 2018, Supriya completed a 200-hour Meditation Teacher Training at Three Jewels NYC,
- [Author Spotlight and Bookclub](https://mindoasis.org/classes/author-spotlight-and-bookclub/) - Menu of Classes Workshops & Series – Yoga – Intensive & Teacher Training – Retreats The Somatic Therapy Workbook Book Launch with Author Livia Shapiro Wednesday, 16 December 7pm CDT (time zone converter) Worldwide Book Launch!!! Meet the author and learn about her book designed to release tension, boost your mood, and heal from traumatic
- [Featured Class Offerings](https://mindoasis.org/classes/) - Menu of Classes Workshops & Series – Yoga – Author Spotlight – Intensive & Teacher Training – Retreats Classes on Mind Oasis are designed to amplify and align your life through deeper studies to support your meditative and spiritual life. Most sessions are offered in a multi-week series format to encourage a routine that supports
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- [Sponsor-A-Month](https://mindoasis.org/community-meditation/sponsor-a-month/) - Become a sponsor of Community Meditation in 2021 We are looking for one business or person to sponsor each month of Community Meditation. Community Meditation is the heart and soul of Mind Oasis. Each day we serve up multiple opportunities to come together in online group meditation. Group meditation is an exceptionally potent practice as
- [Community Chats](https://mindoasis.org/community-chats/) - A Special Holiday Community Chat with Sister Boi Nghiem and Sister An Nghiem of Magnolia Grove Monastery! 6pm CT 23 November 2020 Sister Boi Nghiem (Sister True Pearl) and Sister An Nghiem (Sister True Grace) join us for the November Community Chat to discuss Giving Thanks, Thankfulness, and Gratitude. The Sisters are nuns at Magnolia
- [Connecting a Compassionate Community Year-End Fundraiser](https://mindoasis.org/connecting-a-compassionate-community/) - When you are aware of all that has been given to you…it is hard not to be humbled, and pleased to give back.” Anne Lamott Y’all 2020 has been ROUGH! Together, we have ridden some of the wildest waves many of us have ever experienced before in our lives. As both meditators and compassionate people,
- [Bliss Society - Thank You](https://mindoasis.org/donate/the-bliss-society/bliss-society-thank-you/) - Thank you for your commitment to the Mind Oasis mission to bring the timeless benefits of meditation to practitioners worldwide! Shortly, someone from our team will reach out for your mailing address so that we can send you a tote bag of thanks. You'll also see that you're enrolled in a course in your student
- [Heavily Meditated Donor Circle](https://mindoasis.org/donate/heavily-meditated-donor-circle/) - Please consider a monthly gift to help sustain our mission to bring the timeless benefits of meditation to practitioners worldwide. Monthly donors exclusively have access to the growing Mind Oasis Meditation Library. Upon signing up as a monthly donor, you’ll receive access to the Library It’s easy – click the Donate Button below – and
- [Thank You For Your Donation](https://mindoasis.org/donate/thank-you-for-your-donation/) - Thank you for your commitment to the Mind Oasis mission to bring the timeless benefits of meditation to practitioners worldwide! If you elected to give a monthly donation, you will receive a thank you email and registration into the Mind Oasis Meditation Library chock full of recordings for you to visit and reuse again and
- [The Bliss Society](https://mindoasis.org/donate/the-bliss-society/) - The Bliss Society is aptly named because your generosity brings the benefits of meditation to so many – and bliss or joy is one such benefit! As a member you receive: a gorgeous #heavilymeditated tote complimentary access to two series of choice annually plus an exclusive online recorded 4-week course with Kelly Lindsey Choose one
- [Chantelle](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/chantelle/) - Chantelle lives in Madison, Wisconsin with her partner and two cats. She works as an occupational therapy assistant in a nursing home rehabbing the elderly in hopes they can return to their prior level of function. She has a very compassionate and empathetic heart. She also has the ability to work with a wide range
- [Shaina](https://mindoasis.org/teachers/shaina-2/) - In addition to teaching in Community Meditation, Shaina is an Integrative Nutrition Heath Coach based in Austin, Texas. She believes that meditation gives us space to just be in the world as we are, breath, and connect to ourselves. Her depth of experience in meditation stems from the Mind Oasis 300-hour Intensive and Teacher Training.
- [Classical Texts and Authentic Practices of Eastern Spirituality](https://mindoasis.org/classes/classical-texts-and-authentic-practices-of-eastern-spirituality/) - Brought to You by Senior Students of Lama Marut To honor their Teacher’s commitment to help us all become better for others, The Classical Texts and Authentic Practices curriculum will now be taught by senior students of Lama Marut. The CLASSICAL TEXTS AND AUTHENTIC PRACTICES OF EASTERN SPIRITUALITY curriculum offers a progressively unfolding, comprehensive course
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- [MO' Consciousness Book Club and Meet The Author](https://mindoasis.org/classes/book-club-meet-the-author/) - Menu of Classes Workshops & Series – Yoga – Intensive & Teacher Training – Retreats – Featured MOBC and Author Spotlight is lightly facilitated by MO Founder Karuna. We’ll meet for 60 minutes to meditate, discuss, and enjoy a MO’ Conscious Community once a month! The bookclub is free to attend ~ come and get
- [Meditation Happy Hour: Tea, Talk, and Truth with Karuna](https://mindoasis.org/meditation-happy-hour-tea-talk-and-truth-with-karuna/) - Listen where you prefer to get your podcasts delivered Watch the weekly video on YouTube
- [Find Your Bliss Thank You](https://mindoasis.org/find-your-bliss-thank-you2/) - By bringing affordable meditation classes and practices as well as a nourishing community right into my home, Mind Oasis has truly been a blessing! -- Jane C. Thank you for purchasing Find Your Bliss: Foundational Practices with Karuna. Ready to jump in? 👉 Access your account and course here 👈 - Locate the course module
- [Find Your Bliss Thank You](https://mindoasis.org/find-your-bliss-thank-you/) - By bringing affordable meditation classes and practices as well as a nourishing community right into my home, Mind Oasis has truly been a blessing! -- Jane C. Thank you for purchasing Find Your Bliss: Foundational Practices with Karuna. Ready to jump in? 👉 Access your account and course here 👈 - Locate the course module
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## Events

- [Tuesday Create and Meditate](https://mindoasis.org/event/create-and-meditate/) - This community gathering is part of our signature program Community Meditation™ Hosted by different guides, Create and Meditate is a time to come together with your paper and pencil, canvas, potting wheel, musical instrument, or muse! The session will have a short guided meditation and then you're on your own to create and play on
- [Community Meditation™ with Alexis and Robbie](https://mindoasis.org/event/community-meditation-with-alexis-and-robbie/) - This Community Meditation session is guided by either Alexis and Robbie. Upon entering the meditation space, you'll be greeted by a friendly guide. Feel free to have your camera on or off. You can expect the 30-minute session to begin and end on time. On a typical day, you can expect some gentle movement that
- [Thursday Community Meditation™ with Effie](https://mindoasis.org/event/thursday-community-meditation-with-effie/) - This Community Meditation session is guided by Effie B. Effie lives in Austin, Texas and has been assisting Scientists with their computers at the University of Texas for most of her life. Effie believes that meditation relaxes the barriers between the conscious and subconscious minds, allowing us access to our true nature. With that knowledge
- [Thursday Silent Sunrise Meditation with Karuna](https://mindoasis.org/event/thursday-silent-sunrise-meditation-with-karuna/) - Your guide Karuna will bring you into silence and twenty minutes later bring you back out with a short quote or inspiration. There is no guidance. This is simply an opportunity to come together to sit. This is a twenty-minute silent meditation session. Included in your Community Meditation subscription. Leaning on the stellar instruction she
- [Wednesday Yoga Nidra Meditation with Charlene](https://mindoasis.org/event/wednesday-yoga-nidra-meditation-with-charlene/) - Yoga Nidra is the answer to sleeplessness, anxiety, and the environmental impact of living stressful lives. Thirty minutes is the equivalent of two hours of sleep. You'll float out of class feeling ready for a good night's sleep! Charlene is the magical answer to what you've been looking for when it comes to rest and
- [Wednesday Self-Compassion As Your Compass](https://mindoasis.org/event/self-compassion-as-your-compass/) - This free community gathering ⭕️ is open to all and guided by either Fausta L. or Alisa D. It's the middle of the week...despite your best intention on Monday, have you started to lose your way? Join Fausta Luchini and Alisa for a 30-minute guided meditation session that is sure to get you pointed to
- [Wednesday Community Meditation™ with Michael](https://mindoasis.org/event/wednesday-community-meditation-with-michael/) - This Community Meditation session is guided by Michael M. Michael is a New York City advertising executive turned meditation teacher and astrologer. He believes anyone that can meditate (which means everyone, without exception) can find a more meaningful experience of life. He opens each meditation session with check ins to see what’s happening with participants,
- [Monday Grand Rising Meditation with Scott](https://mindoasis.org/event/monday-grand-rising-meditation-with-scott/) - This free community gathering ⭕️ is open to all and guided by Scott T. Scott is a self-described "Serial Entrepreneur" operating out of Racine, WI, in the US. He is an artist and a father. Scott believes meditation can transform yourself and the world. It can be transformative to the mind, body, and soul. Participants
- [Wednesday "It's a Wonder-Filled World" with Golden](https://mindoasis.org/event/its-a-wonder-filled-world-with-golden/) - This Community Meditation session is guided by Golden. Lena Golden lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she has decades of experience as an artist, aesthetician, energy healer, and owner of a successful spa. Lena has found that her meditation practice helps her work as an artist. Through resting her mind and turning to a state of
- [Wednesday Silent Sunrise Meditation with Jane](https://mindoasis.org/event/wednesday-silent-sunrise-meditation-with-jane/) - Your guide Jane will bring you into silence and twenty minutes later bring you back out with a short quote or inspiration. There is no guidance. This is simply an opportunity to come together to sit. This is a twenty-minute silent meditation session. Included in your Community Meditation subscription. Jane lives in the beautiful North
- [Tuesday Community Meditation™ with Rebecca](https://mindoasis.org/event/tuesday-community-meditation-with-rebecca/) - This Community Meditation session is guided by Rebecca A. Rebecca joined Mind Oasis in September 2021 to learn how to meditate and to train her mind. She got hooked almost immediately, and in January 2022, she temporarily closed her psychotherapy practice in order to take a deeper dive into shamatha meditation and Buddhist studies. She
- [Tuesday Community Meditation™ with Dana](https://mindoasis.org/event/community-meditation-with-dana/) - This Community Meditation session is guided by Dana W. Dana’s work and practice is guiding meditation. She loves hanging out with her grandbaby Charlie in Austin, TX. Dana feels that meditation slows her down so that she can be more present and accepting of how things are. She dreams of a world where everyone can experience this.
- [Tuesday Community Meditation™ with Autumn](https://mindoasis.org/event/tuesday-community-meditation-with-autumn/) - This Community Meditation session is guided by Autumn R. Autumn is a wanderer, inspire-er, and life-long learner. She believes meditation can help every person access their enough-ness and be the best version of themselves. Autumn likes to keep things simple and focus on physical sensations and then provide inspiration from varying sources – from Pema
- [Tuesday Silent Sunrise Meditation with Muir](https://mindoasis.org/event/tuesday-silent-sunrise-meditation-with-muir/) - Your guide Muir will bring you into silence and twenty minutes later bring you back out with a short quote or inspiration. There is no guidance. This is simply an opportunity to come together to sit. This is a twenty-minute silent meditation session. Included in your Community Meditation subscription. Muir has been practicing yoga and
- [Monday Silent Sunset Meditation™ with Sean](https://mindoasis.org/event/silent-sunset-meditation-with-sean/) - Your guide Sean will bring you into silence and twenty minutes later bring you back out with a short quote or inspiration. There is no guidance. This is simply an opportunity to come together to sit. This is a twenty-minute silent meditation session. Included in your Community Meditation subscription. Sean lives in Neenah Wisconsin, where
- [Monday Silent Sunrise Meditation with Natalie](https://mindoasis.org/event/silent-sunrise-meditation-with-natalie/) - Your guide Natalie will bring you into silence and twenty minutes later bring you back out with a short quote or inspiration. There is no guidance. This is simply an opportunity to come together to sit. This is a twenty minute silent meditation session. Included in your Community Meditation subscription. Natalie lives in Wimberley, Texas.
- [Monday Community Meditation with Jerry](https://mindoasis.org/event/monday-community-mediation-with-jerry/) - This Community Meditation session is guided by Jerry M. Jerry is a lifelong social worker in the field of child welfare, based out of northern Florida. In recent years, he has worked exclusively in child welfare management positions in Washington, DC and Florida. He is the director of a consulting business called The Family Justice
- [Our Signature Program: Community Meditation™](https://mindoasis.org/event/community-meditation/) - Community Meditation™ on Mind Oasis offers daily, live, online, guided meditation sessions. Sessions are 30-minutes long. Our teachers are trained to offer shamatha (calm abiding) meditation, which brings the attention to the breath. However, they bring their own talents and flavors to their sessions. We suggest trying many different teachers and sessions to find the ones who

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## Event types

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