Journal
Ba Duan Jin: Eight Movements to Prepare the Body and Calm the Mind
An ancient Chinese practice where movement, breathing and attention come together. We often associate calm with stillness. Yet sometimes it is more natural to begin by moving. After a day...
Working at a Low Desk: A More Grounded Way to Sit
A desk does not always have to begin with a chair. Working at a low desk or coffee table can create a quieter, more flexible relationship with...
Gentle Stretches Before Your IKUKO
Practice Prepare the body, settle the mind, and ease into your practice. A meditation practice doesn't necessarily begin when we close our eyes. It can begin a few minutes...
Meditation Bench or Zafu: Which Should You Choose?
A meditation bench and a zafu have the same purpose: helping you find a position that is stable and comfortable enough to focus on your practice. They do not organize...
