Mindfulness The Second Arrow The teachings of the Buddha about the Second Arrow are a great way to understand why holding onto a grudge causes more suffering than the actual event that caused the grief.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Balancing the Fire Element In Summer (or: How To Prevent Getting Irritated!) Feeling overstimulated from too much time in the hot sun? Prevent agitation by learning how to balance the Fire Element in you.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Nourish The Wood Element In Springtime Start this spring season well by cultivating the Wood element within
Grief Inviting Grief In For Tea Pain is inevitable. We will all get sick at some point, and experience loss of some kind. My Buddhist meditation practice teaches me that suffering, however, is optional.
Five Elements Finding Stillness In Water This Winter Introspective practices like meditation and Yin Yoga are good ways to support the Water element and stay balanced in winter
Traditional Chinese Medicine Organizing Your Metal Element In Fall Turn toward the lessons of traditional Chinese medicine to nurture and strengthen the Metal element with these simple suggestions
Yin Yoga 65-minute Yin Yoga + Tonglen Practice with Marije This gentle yoga and meditation practice softens the shoulders and opens the heart.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Nourishing The Earth Element In Late Summer Lean into the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine to cultivate and strengthen the Earth element with these simple suggestions
Yoga 60-minute Mindful Flow for a Steady Foundation with Marije This grounding yoga practice will help you slow down and establish a firm foundation.
Pranayama 11-minute Balancing Breathing Practice with Marije This short guided pranayama practice is designed to balance the two hemispheres of the brain and to tonify the lungs.
Guided Meditation 15-minute Guided Meditation For Unity with Marije This short guided meditation is grounded in the Buddhist teaching that we are all connected.
Yoga 30-minute Yin Yoga Practice for Managing Strong Emotions with Marije Soak up the meditative, nourishing benefits of Yin Yoga as you move through this gentle sequence designed to help manage strong physical sensations and emotions.
Yin Yoga 30-minute Introduction to Yin Yoga with Marije Experience the meditative, nourishing benefits of Yin Yoga as you move through this gentle sequence of calming, restorative poses.
Suffering How (Not) To Deal With The Unknown Pain is unavoidable. But when you can learn to work with it by accepting what is, the suffering eases, and your life opens up.
Death Losing someone you love can be unbearable. Here's how I learned to sit with it — and see the hidden grace. Being forced to contemplate your own death can bring your whole life into perspective. Every breath is precious.
Compassion The one question to ask yourself during COVID-19 Get to know the Tibetan practice of compassion and mind training called Lojong. In the midst of COVID-19, it's more relevant than ever.
Food Marije's Spring Kitcheri Cleanse This simple cleanse is designed to nourish the Wood element in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is quite gentle for most. Springtime is an ideal time to do it.
