by Amy Pattee Colvin | Dec 6, 2019 | Acceptance, Compassion, Meditation, Qigong, Wellness
Often life is fraught with both exhilaration and exhaustion. It is essential to maintain balance as you navigate daily obligations—some enjoyable, some not—with time to rest and recharge. A Taoist technique I often use—to bring myself back into the present moment, and... 
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Oct 30, 2019 | Acceptance, Compassion, Meditation, Qigong, Wellness
In today’s world, we often live life at high speed. Continual low-grade stress or anxiety is our constant companion. Often we’re worried about work, finances, or family life. This sense of pressure, both internal and external, leads us to shove more... 
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Oct 25, 2019 | Acceptance, Meditation, Qigong, Wellness
Mindfulness is the secular practice of intentional, present-moment awareness of your thoughts, bodily sensations, and feelings without judgment or distress. It counteracts the times when your brain is on autopilot. Mindfulness is a practical tool that supports you as... 
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Sep 6, 2019 | Acceptance, Compassion, Meditation
In western culture, during previous decades, meditation was once considered to be a new-age, mystical practice. However, mindfulness has grown in popularity, and meditation has become more mainstream. Over the past ten years, researchers have studied and validated the... 
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Jul 2, 2019 | Meditation, Qigong, Wellness
What is Embodied Mindfulness Meditation and mindfulness are excellent tools for calming the mind, releasing stress, and balancing emotions. With consistent practice, mindfulness and meditation offer many benefits for both physical and mental health. Similarly,... 
by Amy Pattee Colvin | Oct 7, 2018 | Meditation, Wellness
How breathing works Breathing is a natural part of life. When we’re not consciously controlling it, the autonomic nervous system controls our breath. This system works automatically, without conscious effort. Unlike other visceral (e.g., digestion, endocrine,... 
