Calming Breathing Video Demonstration
COMING SOON!

Life can be stressful! The constant balance between personal life, work, and relationships can leave us feeling overwhelmed and depleted. We can recite this meditation quietly to ourselves whenever we're feel our peacefulness is being threatened. 

Breathing in, I go back to the island within myself,
Breathing out, I see the beautiful trees on this island.
 Breathing in, I'm refreshed by the beautiful light on the water,
 Breathing out, I'm grateful for the birds, sunshine, and fresh air.
Breathing in, I feel peace,
​Breathing out, I am solid.
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Breathing in, my breath brings me home,
Breathing out, I feel safe

Breathing In...
Island
Breathing Out...
Safe

Meditation adapted from the original source in HAPPINESS by THICH NHAT HANH

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Our Inner Oasis

As we breathe mindfully along with this meditation, we are creating a safe space for our thoughts and emotions. We invite calmness into our oasis as we use slow, deep breathing to clear our mind of stress and worry. No matter what is happening around us or where we are, we can always come back to the safe refuge we've built inside ourselves. The more we practice developing this personal place of peace, the easier it will be to access it when we're needing relief. 

Understanding Stress

Soothing Stress

Explore Local Offerings

If we face chronic stress or have demanding daily responsibilities, we may need to take extra care to balance the additional energy we're exerting for those tasks. If you're having trouble connecting to your inner place of refuge, pair your meditation with a healthy local environment to reinvigorate your experience!

GET OUTSIDE! 
Look for parks or outdoor areas

Find a Local Park

FIND A WELLNESS RETREAT
Take some time away to recharge

Find a Retreat

FIND A LOCAL MINDFULNESS COMMUNITY 
Connect with compassionate people 

Find an Online Sangha