Guided Meditation • Visualization • Mindfulness

Imagine that you are standing on a beautiful forest path.

In your mind’s eye, you can see that this path is clear except for the dappled sunlight and the occasional leaf dancing to the rhythm of the wind.

This path is free of obstacles, and that it stretches all the way to the horizon and beyond.

Be on the path and say to yourself quietly, “I know that Power and the Presence of Spirit goes before me. It has made my way clear and It blesses all who come near me.”

Do this visualization often.

Have a beautiful, obstacle free, and blessed afternoon

A relaxed body is a relaxed mind.

During meditation focus your attention on relaxing the face, shoulders, hands, legs. Conscious relaxation removes your attention from thinking mind.

Why? Because your attention can only be in one place at a time.

If you help with conscious relaxation the go toMeditation Storefor a free guided meditation.

Happy Holidays

This month I was the subject of an interview by Mark Wilkinson for the December Issue of The Whole Person Calendar

Mark interviewed me about my latest CD “Guided Meditation for Relaxation and Inner Peace.”

In the interview, I give tips and insights into how we can find inner peace and balance no matter how busy our lives are….and most of us are busier than ever.

You can find the interview on page 46.

The December2011 issue features three brave and amazing women who are doing wonderful things to create peace and stability in their communities.

In The Whole Person Calendar you will also find everything metaphysical that is happening in Southern California.

I feel really honored to be a part of this amazing publication.

Thank You WPC!

Check it out and like me and The Whole Person Calendar on Facebook

 For over 15 years I’ve been practicing and teaching guided meditation, visualization, and self healing but I’ve never held a class on how others can do it for themselves and others until I had a vision about doing so last month. 

I was sitting in silence contemplating a level II meditation class for my current students when I saw myself sitting in a circle facilitating a workshop where each person gave a guided meditation.  The vision came and went in a flash but it communicated volumes to my heart. 

It has always been my practice to empower everyone I meet and work with, with the knowledge that they are the knowers in thier own lives.  Now I have the opportunity to take this practice to the next level.  Yay!

If you would like more information about this intensive workshop then please go to the calendar section of my site.

I look forward to seeing you all soon.

Love,

Krista

Hi Everyone,

This Saturday from 11:30 am-1:30 am I will be having a meditation workshop at Beach Cities Health District.  Although it is a level II workshop, it is open to everyone.  Our focus this month will be creating a positive mental atmosphere, opening ourselves to compassion, and of course deep relaxation.  We will also be doing our tea ceremony which is always a big hit.  I am looking forward to seeing you this Saturday!

Cost:  $25

In preparation for this evening’s class on the heart center, it occured to me how the energy of compassion, forgiveness, empathy and kindness nourishes the entire body and mind.

The heart center correlates to our body’s circulatory system.  The circulatory system feeds, oxygenates and removes waste from the entire body.  Looking at the picture of our circulatory system, I imagined how the energy of compassion travels the same route, bathing our bodies in light and ease while at the same time removing negativity.  I also imagined how feelings of anger, resentment, and even hatred are destructive to the body, since this negative energy travels along the same route. 

It occurs to me how vital compassion, empathy and forgiveness are to our total health and wellbeing.  This week, please practice along with me the Loving Kindness Meditation.  Let’s bring health and healing to ourselves and our world.

Loving Kindness Meditation:

Assume a meditative posture and repeat silently to yourself
1. “May I be safe, May I be happy, May I be healthy, May I live with ease.”

2.While visualizing someone whom you feel grateful towards, such as a mentor, a friend, or a loved one, say silently to yourself:
“May you be safe, May you be happy, May you be healthy, May you live with ease.”

3.While visualizing someone whom you are indifferent towards, such as a grocery store clerk, repeat statement number 2.

4.While visualize someone with whom you are having a difficult relationship with, repeat the statement number 2.

Because our feelings about people can be complicated, this meditation can be very challenging. However, with practice it can be transformative.

For more information see: http://www.beliefnet.com/Health/2000/07/Opening-The-Heart.aspx

Guided Meditation for Relaxation and Self-Healing

8 Weeks

Begins Wednesday April 1st, No Class April 8th

From 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Cost: $45 for all eight weeks

During this class you’ll not only experience the relaxing and healing benefits of practicing meditation, you’ll also learn about the energy centers of the body (the chakras), and how to create balance and harmony in your life through the practice of mindfulness.

This class is especially beneficial to those who find meditation difficult.

Please wear comfortable clothing

Where: Beach Cities Health District

514 N. Prospect Ave., Wellness Room 2nd floor

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Please register at http://www.bchd.org

Connecting With the Still Small Voice Within

8 Weeks

Begins Friday April 3rd, No Class April 10th

From 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Cost: $45 for all eight weeks or $7 per class

This is a structured class that will include a series of guided meditations and mindfulness lessons to help you relax, manage stress and anxiety, be more focused, and present. However, the ultimate goal of this class is to help the student deepen the connection with their Source.

The class will be held in the exquisite sanctuary of The Center for Spiritual Living in Redondo Beach. The energy of this beautiful space as well as the group energy will help to settle the mind and facilitate a deeper connection to Spirit. This class is appropriate for all levels.

Where: CRS Center for Spiritual Living

907 Knob Hill Ave.,

Redondo Beach, Ca 90277

To Register please call: 310-540-5080

Guided Meditation Workshop, Level 1

Saturday April 4th from 11:30-1:30 PM

Cost: $25

Curious about meditation but not sure where to start? Get a taste for some deeply relaxing techniques to help you reduce stress and create serenity. Learn how to balance mind, body, and spirit at this special mini-workshop.

Where: Beach Cities Health District

514 N. Prospect Ave., Wellness Room 2nd floor

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Please Register at http://www.bchd.org

New Year Clearing Ceremony
Saturday January 3rd from 1:00 to 3:00 PM

Together we’re going to create clear intentions, visualize a clear path for the New Year, and welcome 2009 burden free!
 
 
 
Cost:  Donation
 
Where:  The lovely home of Liz Ata in San Pedro, CA
please email me for Liz’s address and directions

Meditation for Relaxation and Self-Healing begins this week at Beach Cities Health District.  I am really excited to be offering this class again.   We’ll be using visualization to manifest more health, wealth, and happiness into our lives.  I hope to see you all there!

When: October 1st

Time:  7:30 pm-8:30 pm

Where: Beach Cities Health District

514 N. Prospect Ave.

Redondo Beach CA, 90277

Good Vibrations

How does the material world exist if the fundamental building blocks of matter have no mass?  And what does this have to do with meditation, visualization, and your wellbeing? 

Your body and everything else in the universe may look solid; but all matter is made up of particles, particles that have no mass.  Science has yet to quantify exactly what this is all about, but the mystic and the metaphysician will tell you that the fundamental building blocks of life is Source energy…moving, oscillating, vibrating, living energy. You are Source energy in a beautiful and unique form. 

You direct this energy with your thinking and with your feeling.  That is, you have a free will to do whatever you want with this energy.  If, for example, you direct your thoughts towards something that makes you feel sad, disappointed, or resentful, the vibratory nature of your being slows down and you feel drained, tired, or depressed.  Why?  Because your sense of wellbeing is directly related to the quality your thinking, and your thoughts direct the vibration and flow of your energy.

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