Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction; Group Practice

The next Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Group Practice will be held this Sunday January 15th from 3-5.   3018 Doan Drive, Regina, Sk.

We will be doing a full body scan, walking meditation,  sitting practice and some breathe exerciser. Bring a warm blanket for the floor and cozy socks!  Cost is 30$.  

Bring a friend and I look forward to seeing you there!   Peace.  Dr. Sojonky

Breathing is the key to meditation.....

When you meditate, breathe naturally, just as you always do.

Focus your awareness lightly on the outbreath. When you breathe out, just flow out with the outbreath. Each time you breathe out, you are letting go and releasing all your grasping. Imagine your breath dissolving into the all-pervading expanse of truth.

Each time you breathe out, and before you breathe in again, you will find that there is a natural gap, as your grasping dissolves.

Rest in that gap, in that open space. And when, naturally, you breathe in, don’t focus especially on the inbreath but go on resting your mind in the gap that has opened up.

Help find a cure!!!

The Best Years...

The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You don't blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the President. You realize that you control your own destiny.

Albert Ellis

Youtube

Hi there.  I have had some questions in regard to instructional/motivational videos on my youtube site.  You need to go to youtube and search DrToddSojonky (just as I wrote it)  there are dozens of videos discussing motivation, addiction, counselling, meditation, etc.  Find it and check it out.  Peace. TJS

Taking care of self.....

I often get asked about self-care. What is it? How do you do it? Are there special techniques that are best? Self-care is paying attention to how you are really feeling. You do this by slowing down and taking the time to sit quietly with no disturbances and listening to your life. Many people find breath work very helpful. Breathing in to the count of seven (filling your belly) and out to the count of seven. Just pay attention to your breath. Breath in goodness and calm and breath out any anxiety or anger you may be feeling. Some people benefit from gentle exercise like walking, doing yoga or bicycle riding. I recommend talking. Visiting with someone who you can trust and sharing what you are feeling. Obviously psychologists or certified counsellors are great but simply talking with a caring spouse, a trusted friend or a member of the clergy can help. Listen to your life and become a human being NOT a human doing.