Tag: breathwork
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Breath and Freedom
Mindfulness is the practice of bringing our attention to the present moment, without judgment or distraction. By focusing our minds on the here and now, we can reduce stress and anxiety, improve mental clarity and focus, and increase feelings of happiness and well-being. One of the most effective ways to cultivate mindfulness is through the…
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Masters of suppression
In today’s fast-paced world, it is easy to become overwhelmed by the constant barrage of distractions and stimuli that surround us. From social media notifications to work emails, our minds are constantly bombarded with information, making it difficult to focus on the present moment. As a result, many people find themselves struggling with stress, anxiety,…
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To experience a sense of awe
When an experience like this springs solely from an intellectual insight or understanding it may or may not make real change in us; we can never know for sure. To experience a sense of awe in meditation, one must delve into the profound concept of “breathwork.” In the realm of meditation and mindfulness, breathwork is…
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Easter Immersion
For this year’s O Y N S Easter Immersion we welcomed 16 participants. Singapore, Netherlands, Kuwait, Germany, Lebanon, Italy, USA, Turkey and Norway; the nationalities were as varied as the ages and walks of life. Still, the individuals quickly became a solid unit, sharing cries, giggles and hugs. The group energy that emerged when everyone…
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Psilocybin
Psilocybin for therapeutic use is legal in the state of Oregon and I got to spend the graduation weekend with this lovely group of future psychedelic therapists. We kicked these 4 mornings off with Vivation: a light-hearted blend of breathwork and meditation that specifically targets our resistance to an experience, already at the subtle levels.…
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Gashouder Westergas
In the middle of this 4 hour event I pressed play on a 40 minute self-composed backing track, sneaked out of the DJ booth and placed myself on the round little stage with 250 headphones glowing in the darkness around me. The dark and the headphone sound system left me without much visual nor auditory…