In this class, we start with the Medicine Buddha Mantra. Then, we move our bodies gently to encourage hip mobility, core and lower body strength, wrist mobility, and low-back tension release. We take slow, somatic movements as well as Yin Yoga poses such as Sphinx and Supported Bridge, holding each for 3 to 4 minutes.

We wrap up with a Deep Breathing Lab and a Mindfulness Meditation session inspired by Vietnamese monk and teacher (Thay) Thich Nhat Hanh.

The purpose of this class is to respect and honor our bodies just as they are right now, holding them with compassion and love.

An Intro to the Ganesh mantra that summarizes its meaning in the Hindu tradition, its relevance in secular contexts, and the author’s appreciation for its powerful energy.

Our routines were upended in early March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted both our personal and professional lives.

I had the pleasure to lead an evening of Mindfulness in Education at Pilgrims Teacher Training, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK.

Attended by almost thirty Saudi EFL teachers residing in Fairfax, Virginia, this Creativity Workshop was very well-received.

Workshop in Spanish: El pensamiento creativo y sus aplicaciones prácticas. Leading a workshop with Washington D.C.