by johanna | Aug 18, 2016 | Meditation, Self Care Tips, Yoga
The Three Gates of Speech Before speaking, we walk ourselves metaphorically through three gates of speech. The first door, we ask ourselves, Is what I’m about to say true? The second door, Is it kind? And the third, Is it necessary? This simple checklist,... by johanna | Aug 13, 2016 | Massage, Meditation, Self Care Tips, Yoga
The Five Daily Recollections The five daily recollections is a beautiful meditation for living in the present moment . This meditation was first introduced to me when I was studying with a Vipassana teacher. I believe it is a useful universal teaching. The Buddha... 
by johanna | Aug 6, 2016 | Keeper Quotes, Massage, Meditation, Yoga
Aloha Friends, I was recently listening to a meditation lecture and really liked how the teacher mentioned to “let it be” as opposed to “let it go”. I hear the popular saying “let it go” in yoga, meditations and massage a lot, but... 
by johanna | Jul 30, 2016 | Meditation
Aloha Friends, I found this opening meditation in the Yoga Journal several years ago, and I’m sorry I don’t know the author. I have been going through my notebooks and sharing the passages that have stuck out for me from readings, workshops, classes etc.... 
by johanna | Jun 11, 2016 | Massage, Meditation
Aloha Friends, Did you know you can add-on a meditation session after your massage appointment or private yoga class? Meditation is an effective way to still the mind and increase the benefits of your massage or yoga. Go here for more information...