Meditation is a journey from activity to silence. It is not about forcing the mind to be quiet, but rather about finding the silence and clarity that are already there and making them a part of your life. Meditation is a great skill and tool for receiving physical, mental, and emotional benefits (such as stress release, increased memory, better quality of sleep, and improved mood). It is also a pathway to a lifetime of abundance and fulfillment.

Affirmations and intentions are concise, conscious statements that have the power to change our lives. The words we speak and think hold pivotal role in creating the life we desire for ourselves. It is thus imperative to learn how to mindfully frame potent affirmations and intentions and incorporate them into your daily practice.

Yogic breathing exercises (or Pranayama in Sanskrit) are an important part of our wellness toolkit. Our breath both mirrors and affects our state of mind and is the simplest tool, that is always available to us, for grounding and being in the present moment. In the Yogic tradition of India, Pranayama is used to settle the bodymind in preparation for meditation.

Meditation in its essence is the practice of present moment awareness and over time, it also cultivates witnessing awareness. Awareness is the greatest agent for change. Setting ourselves free of old conditioning and thought patterns can only happen in the realm of awareness, when we transcend thought level.