Exploring the interplay between the human glymphatic system, states of consciousness, and meditation practices, this talk dives into the potential health benefits and clinical implications of optimized glymphatic functioning. It uncovers the neurophysiological links between sleep and meditation, examining their impact on the glymphatic system's performance. The discussion also extends to how variations in physical …
The psychologist Carl Jung once said, “Everything that irritates us about others can lead to an understanding of ourselves.” So true, but how do we, as health professionals working in high-stakes and emotionally fraught settings, move forward when fear and moral outrage rattle our core, temporarily clouding our inner compass? In this talk, Dr. Epstein, …
iRest Yoga Nidra (practices for being awake to and embodied as unborn, unconditioned wholeness amidst the ever-changing circumstances of life) is a modern adaptation of an ancient contemplative practice that can be utilized as an adjunctive tool by students, clients, patients, and healthcare practitioners for healing dysfunctional states of body and mind, as well as …
“The Power of the Pause” Illuminates the Light Within and Promotes Health and Well-being for Individuals, Communities, and the Planet Experience how contemplative practices strengthen our capacity to effectively engage in the complex work of creating health and well-being for all individuals, communities, countries, and the planet. “iPause to Thrive, Create, and Serve” describes lives …
“The Power of the Pause” Illuminates the Light Within and Promotes Health and Well-being for Individuals, Communities, and the Planet Experience how contemplative practices strengthen our capacity to effectively engage in the complex work of creating health and well-being for all individuals, communities, countries, and the planet. “iPause to Thrive, Create, and Serve” describes lives …
Beginning with a very brief introduction to the contemplative, neuroscientific, physiological, and evolutionary bases for embodiment, ( see course description for Susan’s Lecture: Embodiment and Somatics as Contemplative Practice: Reclaiming our innate well-being on Oct 26th), we will break down the skills contained within Susan’s Embodiment Practice and Embodied Meditation. We will discuss and compare …
For more than half a century, there has been a growing and steady interest in bridging scientific and contemplative perspectives in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. Carl Jung, Karen Horney, Erich Fromm, and many others began to appreciate the critical need for clinicians to address psychiatric and psychological matters informed by contemplative perspectives. In this talk, Dr. …
iRest Yoga Nidra (practices for embodying unchanging wholeness amidst the ever-changing circumstances of life) is a modern adaptation of an ancient contemplative practice that reveals that which is already Whole and Healthy within us. Research conducted at Walter Reed Army Hospital and the WA VA, among 40+ other research facilities, reveals the efficacy of iRest …
In this guided meditation, we will explore the use of visualization and imagery in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Grounded in mindfulness, this mediation will offer participants an opportunity to explore the archetypal imagery used to evoke the sense of a benign and caring mentor that is internalized as a steady resource for inner calm, nervous …
Given our social turmoil and imperiled planet, the gnawing question for each of us has become, “What can I do?” This is an invaluable question but is best viewed as a starting point for a deeper quest. This quest begins by asking still deeper questions to find the responses that are most strategic and call …