Category Archives: Meditation

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Meditation In A Time Of Crisis

Global Sangha Community Call

With the whole world in lock-down and keeping social distance from each other, it is extremely supportive to get together to practice meditation. Last Sunday, March 29th, 2020 I gathered with our global meditation sangha for a 60 min workshop on how meditation can be an essential resource for you during these challenging times. In this community call we explored how Meditation supports you not only in ordinary times, but especially during the current Coronavirus and COVID-19 crisis. The session was aptly called “meditation in a time of crisis.”

Community Call w/ Miles Kessler
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10 Blog Posts For Coping, Resourcing, and Recharging During A Crisis

Your Aikido Resource

Over the past 4 years, I have written close to 100 blog posts at the intersectionality of Aikido, meditation, and personal development. In one way, or another, all of my blog posts explore the same essential question: What does it mean to walk a higher path of practice? A question that is very relevant in these uncertain times. I went through my archives and picked out 10 posts that I think will support you through these uncertain times. With Love.

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Big Mind / Big Heart In A Time Of Crisis

Global Meditation w/ Miles Kessler

Things change fast. With the current global Coronavirus and Covid-19 crisis comes worries, stress, and fears. But within all of this uncertainty, one thing is clear… we are all in this together. While it is a challenge to face this Coronavirus pandemic, it also gives us an opportunity to come together at this critical time. And it allows us to come together in the right way. Join Miles Kessler and the Integral Dojo’s meditation sangha in the replay below for a special global meditation gathering on “Big Mind / Big Heart In A Time Of Crisis.”

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[Encore Post] The Aikido Koan

Meditation And Aikido

The Zen Buddhist practice of “Koans” is meant to transport your mind beyond concepts, penetrating into the true nature of reality. “Reality” being a perspective that is hidden from the ordinary mind, never to be understood through concepts, logic, and reason.  Just like with Zen, the true nature of Aikido is a “Koan”, a truth that is hidden from view of the ordinary mind. Even more so when in the midst of conflict. So what is “The Aikido Koan” that will reveal the mystical nature of conflict?

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Advanced And Basic Meditation Demo

Meditation Coaching Demo #4

In this installment of my “Meditation Coaching Demo” series, I work with 2 meditators who are at different stages on their meditation journey. The first session is with a yogi who has over 30 years of experience in meditation. His depth of experience allows us to explore some extremely subtle phenomena of advanced meditative states. In the second session, I work with a yogi on the fundamentals of the practice, specifically facing the challenging mental states when establishing the practice of mindfulness.

Advanced & Basic meditation Coaching
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Meditation In Leadership and Psychotherapy

Meditation Coaching Demo Series #3

In this installment of my “Meditation Coaching Demo” series, I work with 2 meditators who not only have their personal practice but also apply meditation to their work. The first demo is with Paul Crick who works as a consultant and also in the field of Leadership Development. In both of these fields, Paul installs the practice of meditation with his clients by deepening attention in the present moment for creating a greater sense of presence as a leader. The second session is with Carlos who is a psychotherapist that uses the practice of mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with his clients.

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Meditation Coaching Demo Series 2

#3) Dave Jaques & #4) Hila Gozani

In this second installment of my “Meditation Coaching Demo” series, I’m sharing 2 sessions from meditators who have distinctly different practices. Dave is using a mindfulness-based practice which he also applies in his Aikido practice and interactions at work. Hila has a “mantra” based practice and uses guided meditation and the repetition of a mantra for the basic preparation of her daily Nia routine. I think you will gain a lot from these 2 different meditation approaches in this installment of my Meditation Coaching Demo Series.

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Meditation Coaching Demo Series 1

#1) Robin Teater & #2) Cheryl Whitelaw

If you want to establish mindfulness and deepen your meditation practice then there is no substitute for working with a meditation teacher and guide. Part of my role in my meditation courses, trainings, and retreats is to closely follow my student’s meditation and help them fine-tune, clarify, and stay on track in their practice. For this reason, I am creating a series of recorded meditation interviews showing you the process of how I work with students. Welcome to the Meditation Coaching Demonstration Series.

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Zen & The Heart Of Creativity

Community Call w/ Brooke McNamara

Life is fundamentally creative. Yet, creativity does not happen in a vacuum. Be it the birth of a baby, the birth of a work of art, or the birth of a star, there must be a creative tension for this process to be activated. And of course, YOU have to get out of the way. This is the topic of discussion I had with Brooke McNamara in our Community Call on Zen & The Heart Of Creativity.