By: Lindy Ferrigno, ABT, CI (AOBTA) Summer is the time of the Fire Element. It is a time of celebrating and rejoicing in the beauty, fullness and fruition of life. The climate is hot and dry and the Earth is abundant in this season of maturity when plants blossom and bear fruit. It is a time when we relax and enjoy the…

The latest buzzword in wellness these days is mindfulness and for good reason. It has been shown to reduce stress, decrease anxiety and provide a greater state of happiness and peace of mind for those who regularly practice it. With its upcoming programs and events, combined with the skills of several of its practition…

We all love summer. After living with the cold and being inside all winter we enjoy the days of picnics, outside music festivals, spending time outside in nature and watermelon! We take vacations; have adventures and summer romances both with people and places. This summer I facilitated an inspiring pilgrimage to the s…

Heartwood has announced the return of Her Eminence Mindrolling Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche for two days of teaching in the Heartwood Skylight Room August 15-16, 2015. The event is sponsored by Ösel Ling Mindrolling International, formerly Tsogyaling Meditation Center. Last year’s program was the first time in seven years t…

Co-written by Marsha Smith, MSW, LCSW and Margaret Olson, LMT, CMLDT, NCTMB Marsha: Bodywork practitioners would like clients to be in touch with their bodies and connect with their felt experience. We would like our clients to listen to their bodies’ signals, because we trust their bodies to give them information to g…

Co-written by Marsha Smith, MSW, LCSW and Margaret Olson, LMT, CMLDT, NCTMB Margaret: When I first began my mindfulness practice in earnest, it never occurred to me to intentionally incorporate it into my massage practice. I found that I would slip into mindfulness from time to time during massages, but I somehow belie…

A Weekend of Teaching with Her Eminence Mindrolling Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche “Nine Journeys to Awakened Mind” Saturday, August 15-Sunday, August 16, 2015 9:00 am—5:00 pm both days (Saturday and Sunday only) The Buddhist path helps us access our innate openness, compassion, and wisdom. We need to learn how best to work w…

Guest Blog by Mark Sobralske: Dear Friends, Himalaya Project stands in solidarity with those suffering in Nepal following the 7.9 that struck on April 25th, 2015, 50 miles northwest of Kathmandu. Thankfully, all of our directors, advisers, volunteers, and friends in Dolpo and Kathmandu are confirmed ‘safe’ for the time…

Introduction to Vajrayana Buddhism With Lopön Barbara Ryan Friday, May 15, 2015 6:00 pm—8:00 pm (public talk: “The Four Reminders That Turn the Mind Toward the Dharma”) Saturday, May 16, 2015 9:00 am—5:00 pm Sunday, May 17, 2015 9:00 am—5:00 pm After his enlightenment the Buddha taught his direct experience of the Trut…

Well it’s that time of year:  NCAA Basketball, March madness (although March has come and gone so I’m not sure why it’s titled that), The Final Four, etc.  To be honest, that’s really all I know about it.  I no longer own a TV and when I did sports was never my interest.  Yeah sure, I know that a free throw is a point,…