A recent crisis at home inspires this candid talk about nervous system regulation and how to cope with crises.
All in Mindfulness Meditation
What is "Mindful Wellbeing in Everyday Life?"
Today Courtney explains the heart and soul behind her work: what is mindful wellbeing in every day life.
Introducting: Pragmatic Alchemy (the podcast!)
Welcome to the Pragmatic Alchemy podcast!
october newsletter
What has been going on a solavis? Check out the October newsletter to find out — including big news in the return of group meditation!
pragmatic spirit meditation - summer break!
We’re taking a short break from meeting together so that we can focus on bringing you the next phase of pragmatic spirit meditation!
overcoming procrastination
Why do we procrastinate? And what can we do about it?
spring initiatives: we need your help!
We have two big ideas coming to life this spring but we can’t do it without you. Find out how you can help us with these goals so that we can help you with your meditation and wellbeing goals!
mind your relationships: using mindfulness to strengthen bonds
View our recent Mindful Relationships presentation!
mindful relationships
Join us for an interactive event on February 16 to strengthen bonds and improve relationships.
open: my 2021 word
I don’t write resolutions for the new year, but I do set intentions. For 2020 the word was “root” and it came to me immediately. I had to ponder a bit to come up with this word for 2021. Open. Read more about what it means to me.
the winter of our discontent
This winter is presenting a lot of challenges that threaten our emotional wellbeing, but there are steps we can take to increase wellness and resilience. Read about some of them here!
joy in the new year.
Joy is sometimes a blessing, but it is often a conquest. These words from Paulo Coelho have been a guide for 2020. Wishing you the conquest of joy in the coming year.
onward. forward. upward.
Whether it’s January 1st or a random Tuesday, moving toward a better version of yourself is a beautiful thing. It’s not always going to be easy but it’ll certainly be worth it.
What you’re setting out toward is important - important enough to gather these resources, see what works for you toward your path, and keep putting one foot in front of the other.
Onward. Forward. Upward.
upcoming events.
check out this workshops - coming soon and in partnership with the Ellenville Public Library and Museum.
mindfulness as revolution.
We are at a pivotal moment in our society and we have big issues to face. What is the avenue out of this darkness?
Can the practice of meditation change the world? What makes mindfulness a revolution? What place does mindfulness have in a revolution?
ICYMI: HVWLC Empowered by Change
From the Hudson Valley Women’s Leadership Conference - Empowered by Change - Mindful Self Care As a Leadership Strategy.
Entering Autumn
A quick glance at the exciting things happening over the next several weeks!
a summer unlike any other: july | august shine + soar newsletter
Amid the pandemic, how solavis will continue moving forward!
meaning making
We are mired in challenging, stressful, distressing, scary, and heartbreaking moments right now. That fact cannot be avoided. Frankl tells us, “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves”. That’s what I the hope and the message I wish to share right now.
seven chakra meditation
This meditation is part visualization, part body scan, and part instruction on the seven chakra centers of the body. You can pause between each chakra center for an extended experience, or use as a guide to focus solely on one energy center that may be of concern. Enjoy!