My journey into trauma-informed practices started years ago when I found myself struggling with guided meditations I joined at various studios and online. Even though the atmosphere was calming and the instructors' voices were soothing, some sessions left me feeling okay but others made me anxious. And I couldn’t really understand why.

1 November, All Saints Day. In many cultures this day is dedicated to those who passed away. But today I’m also going to pay my thoughtful attention to those who live in grief and struggling to fill the void. Including myself.

This post is a hearty message to all my past, present and future students. I would like you to know that being your teacher doesn’t mean that I’ve reached the peak of Mount Mindfulness and you are in the Base Camp. It only means that I’m a little bit ahead of you. Only a few steps though…

Although living a nomadic life is organic to me, it has got some disadvantages. One of them is balancing being a nomad and living mindfully at the same time. Is it even possible to merge (almost constant) brain stimulation and an awareness of NOW? It sounds on the contrary!

Yet another winter is upon us and yet again most of us (un)welcome it with a big sigh of disappointment… Let’s reflect on how to become more aware of winter’s richness and as a result, experience it mindfully.

Self care is putting on your own oxygen mask first. Read about how mindfulness for teachers can help bring mindfulness to others.