The 5 Layers of Being

We are complex beings. Underneath our skin, muscle, and bone lies a complex system. The most authentic version of you sits at the deepest layer of your being. You might refer to this as your soul or spirit. It’s your joy and bliss state. This is the part of you that is connected to truth. This is the part of you that is the love of the universe. This is the part of you that never dies or is conditioned. It’s the part of you that we were born knowing. It’s your highest consciousness. It’s the place where you can BE vs. DO.

Puppy Training for the Monkey Mind

We all have a little Cona voice living inside our heads at each moment. It barks doubt, whines for attention, and claws for you to coil and cave. This little voice becomes the Chitta Vritti (mind chatter or monkey brain) that can sway our decisions and distract us from what truly matters. The more that you give that voice what it wants, the bigger and louder it gets. It becomes this untamed animal living inside of you wanting all of your resources, energy, and love.

Yoga & MeditationSamantha LawrenceMarch 2, 2017yoga, mindfulnessComment

6 Ways to Meditate Your State

In moments of doubt, fear, or plateaus, where can you find the inner power to overcome your obstacles? Can you shift your perspective in a particularly challenging situation or conflict? Mindfulness, like our muscles, can be worked and stimulated.