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Double Seven Meditation Challenge, starting April 8th

April 3, 2013 by Jenna Filia Canty

With single-mindedness The master quells his thoughts. He ends their wandering. Seated in the cave of the heart, He finds freedom. – Buddha in the Dhammapada We are all guilty, at one time or another, of succumbing to the idea of a “quick fix”; however, we know from the Buddhist teachings that reaching for things outside ourselves only offers temporary comfort for anxiety, fear, worry, or pain.  When we feel afraid, disappointed or negative, we feed into extrinsic cravings in […]

Categories: Art, Meditation, Yoga • Tags: anxiety, better oneself, Buddhist meditation, buddhist teachings, challenges, health, healthy living, Hindu meditation, meditation, meditation challenge, meditation practice, mental health, metta bhavana, yoga

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DO YOGA: Recent studies show decrease in anxiety, stress and insomnia in yoga practitioners

November 27, 2012 by Jenna Filia Canty

After practicing yoga for nearly 4 years, I remain perpetually intrigued by the way postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and mantras improve our mental health and well being. It feels simple to me – life just feels more abundant with yoga. I know, however, there is another dimension to it then just that, as there is always something more to be found in anything truly meaningful.  I am interested in studies that explore this complexity of yoga and the myriad of positive […]

Categories: Meditation, Photography, Yoga • Tags: anxiety, benefits of yoga, better oneself, challenges, healthy living, insomnia, Photography, San Francisco, yoga

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One Challenge Ends, Another Begins…and Ends. Such is Life!

October 18, 2012 by Jenna Filia Canty

Wisdom is learning what to overlook. ( William James) Yesterday was a troubling day. In keeping with most challenges that arise in our lives, it was unexpected, complex, and disappointing. I opted to spend the evening reflecting on the incident with a bowl of homemade tomato sauce, gluten free pasta and a warm conversation with my Mum.  As my post mentioned yesterday, in what way are we able to “recover quickly” from adversities we are faced with and focus in […]

Categories: Meditation, Photography, Recipes, Yoga • Tags: anxiety, better oneself, challenges, cleanse, Dr Miles Neale, healthy living, meditation, Tibet House, William James

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Meditation: A Healthier Mind for Your Daily Grind

October 16, 2012 by Jenna Filia Canty

The Tibetan lama, Mingyur Rinpoche, has been dubbed the “happiest man in the world” and has been an enthusiastic participant in scientific studies exploring the mental and physical effects of meditation practice. One doctor specializing in this field is Dr. Richard Davidson of the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds, a center organized to investigate how contemplative practices play a role in creating a healthy mind by promoting compassion and kindness. This center, located at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, received […]

Categories: Meditation, Yoga • Tags: anxiety, Dalai Lama, depression, Dr. Richard Davidson, fear, meditation, Mingyur Rinpoche, self esteem, William James

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