Meditation with Austin & Kristin

Meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, but there’s something beautiful about beginning the day mindfully with meditation.

We do not advocate any particular method of meditation and our regular meditators practice a variety of meditation methods, including: dharana (single-pointed concentration), dhyana-maha (meditating on every-thingness with loving-kindness practice), dhyana-abava (meditating on no-thingness with open awareness practice), and mantra (invoking sacred energies). Please see the notes below for more details about these practices.

If you're new to meditation, focusing on your breath can be a beautiful starting point for your practice. In breath-focused meditation, you're invited to breathe naturally, bringing awareness to your breath as it flows in and out of your body - noticing the flow of the breath through your nose, heart, and belly. Thoughts and emotions will arise, and when they do, you're invited to acknowledge them with honesty and love, and then gently bring your awareness back to your breath, noticing again the flow of breath through your body.

Loose comfortable clothing is recommended so your body is not overly constricted and can more easily relax. You are welcome to sit on the floor, against a wall or in a chair. You may also stand or lay down - any position that is comfortable for you where you feel aware and at ease.
If you are interested in a space to just be - a space to relax your body, calm your mind, and open your heart - some breathing space - consider meeting us for morning meditation.