Alternate nostril breathing is balancing for the nervous system and promotes GABA release. Benefits after 4 to 5 minutes: lowers cortisol levels, relaxes the body, enhances mental functioning, soothes nervous system, enhances sleep quality, cleanses lungs, higher levels of GABA and improved mood. Sit in a relaxed position. Close one Read more…
Awareness Houston, Episode 8: Rich Lewis joins Jennifer in a conversation about beginning a Centering Prayer practice. Rich discusses baby steps that ease us gradually into a practice of sitting in silence with God. Rich also talks about how his work and family life are continuing to be impacted by his Read more…
Awareness Houston, Episode 5: Keith Kristich joins Jennifer in a conversation exploring growth and healing from the combined perspectives of Centering Prayer and the Enneagram. Keith shares his personal journey of how these two practices came together and deepened his trust in the mystery and constant presence of God. Deep inner work Read more…
Join Jen in this guided Loving Kindness meditation. Loving Kindness is a meditation practice that cultivates connection with your heart center. Offer loving kindness to those dear to you, to yourself, to someone difficult, and to all beings everywhere.
Join Jen in this meditation that explores what it is like to be deeply rooted and centered in your body. Imagine the deep roots of a tree. With a strong foundation, the tree can endure any weather. Though it may bend and sway, a deep-rooted tree remains grounded. Learn to Read more…
As this time of quarantine continues, I notice that it is sometimes difficult to focus and begin my day. I also experience excess energy at the end of the day that makes it challenging to sleep well. As part of my morning routine, I use a tapping practice to energize Read more…
Self-Care Houston, Episode 15: Micki Fine joins Jennifer in a conversation about the importance of developing mindful daily living: “Waking up to life and what it means to be fully human.” Micki is the founder and director of Mindful Living and pioneer of mindfulness in Houston, Texas. She is the author Read more…
A friend of mine recently recommended visiting labyrinths throughout Houston as part of my “healing space” journey. Houston has a number unique labyrinths, located all over the city and surrounding area. I visited the Labyrinth at St. Thomas University, a replica of the labyrinth in Chartres, France. I was deeply moved by Read more…
The light stream is a relaxation meditation used to calm distressing sensations in the body. It is also a body scan that allows you to be compassionate and mindful of what you are experiencing and feeling in this present moment. This is an adaptation of Francine Shapiro’s original Light Stream.
A loving kindness prayer uses words and images to evoke feelings of loving kindness toward oneself and others. According to the article, “18 Science-Based Reasons to Try Loving Kindness Meditation Today,” a consistent practice of a Loving Kindness meditation can decrease symptoms of PTSD, improve wellbeing, and bolster the immune system. The Read more…
Mark Williams, a professor at Oxford University, offers a collection of free audio meditations. All of the meditations are taken from the book he wrote in collaboration with Danny Penman: Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World. I have used a number of these meditations with my own clients over Read more…
The light stream is a relaxation meditation used to calm distressing sensations in the body. It is also a body scan that allows you to be compassionate and mindful of what you are experiencing and feeling in this present moment. This is an adaptation of Francine Shapiro’s original Light Stream. Read more…
A breathing space meditation is a brief meditation used several times each day to gently create a new habit of mindfulness. The four minute breathing space is simple and easy to use two to three times a day. Breathing Space Practice: Two or Three times each day Each day, notice and jot Read more…
A loving kindness prayer uses words and images to evoke feelings of loving kindness toward oneself and others. The following Loving-Kindness meditation is in the form of a prayer that focuses on God’s loving kindness toward us and how we then become a vessel of His love toward others.
