Led by Jenni Foltz Titration is a process that was discovered as scientists introduced two chemicals together and noticed it produced an explosive reaction. They found that they needed to introduce the smallest amount of each in order to keep the reaction contained and manageable. Similarly, within a therapeutic context, we work with difficult sensations in a slow, regulated way by only touching a small part of the discomfort. This way, we can discharge some of the discomfort and support greater integration.  In this meditation, we use our breath to slow down, and then direct our attenti ..read more

Led by Ramsay Pierce Set up for this practice in the most supportive and comfortable position you can be in. The body temperature may drop, so be sure to have a blanket or warm clothing. There is no physical movement necessary during the practice. During Yoga Nidra, we enter a state of complete physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. This is a sleep-based meditation technique used for effectively establishing new patterns in the mind and body and creating harmony. This is the first Yoga Nidra practice of the Mindset Program to promote rest and sleep. Ramsay (they/them) believes yoga and ..read more

Led by Bonnie Currie Mindfulness meditation helps us begin to cultivate awareness of, and to untangle from, habitual, conditioned and harmful thought patterns. The mindfulness teacher Pema Chodron, said “you are the sky, everything else is just the weather.”  Using the breath as an anchor for your attention, you will be invited to begin to notice, without judgment, the weather patterns of thoughts that float across the expansive sky of your mind.  Bonnie Currie (she/her) is the co-founder and owner of Lotus Yoga (www.lotusyogajax.com), a community based yoga collaborative in Jackso ..read more

Led by Bonnie Currie In this meditation, explore three techniques to calm, soothe, and ground your nervous system.  This practice may be useful if you are feeling overwhelmed, depleted or reactive as a way to replenish your parasympathetic nervous system, the part of the nervous system that helps us rest and replenish. Bonnie Currie (she/her) is the co-founder and owner of Lotus Yoga (www.lotusyogajax.com), a community based yoga collaborative in Jacksonville.  She has had extensive training in ashtanga and vinyasa yoga, adaptive and trauma informed yoga, healthy back yoga, insight ..read more

Led by Bonnie Currie RAIN (acronym for Recognize, Allow, Investigate and Nurture) is a mindfulness meditation technique that invites us to begin to untangle from the reactivity that often stems from difficult and challenging emotions by beginning to turn towards these emotions with friendliness, curiosity and care.  You are welcome to practice this meditation when you notice a rise of irritability, a critical inner voice or the squeeze of anxiety in your body.  This practice might also be useful as a means to meet chronic or habitual doubts and fears with a healing presence.   ..read more

Led by Bonnie Currie Trauma, such as a brain injury, may leave someone feel stuck in feelings of unworthiness, irritability or shame.  In this guided Metta meditation, we explore cultivating a heartful, compassionate response to these challenging emotions through intentional offerings of kindness and strength as a means to help us reconnect to a felt sense of worthiness. Bonnie Currie (she/her) is the co-founder and owner of Lotus Yoga (www.lotusyogajax.com), a community based yoga collaborative in Jacksonville.  She has had extensive training in ashtanga and vinyasa yoga, adaptive ..read more

Led by Jonathan Prescott In this practice, we’ll explore how to slow the momentum of expectations and other aspects of life using breath and visualization. By doing so, we create space to be ourselves just as we are. Jonathan Prescott is a Board Certified Clinical Chaplain and Pastoral Counselor. As a long time ordained student of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, Jonathan’s practice is to support people experiencing illness and end of life, foster effective caregiving, and reconnect people with their innate wisdom and compassion. Jonathan is the founder of Wise Caregiving, a non-profit dedicated ..read more

Led by Kyla Pearce This practice will bring mindful attention to thinking, and then use simple phrases to help the mind stay present. This is important because our thoughts create our experience of life, so if we have a habit of judging ourselves frequently, it’s likely we’ll live with a sense of uneasiness or distrust in ourselves. All thoughts, whether positive or negative, need attention to grow just like a plant in the garden. So, when we notice we’re getting swept away by negative thoughts, we can mindfully acknowledge them and then shift our attention to something more supportive, like ..read more

Led by Kyla Pearce In this meditation I’ll guide a practice focused on deepening the trust we have in ourselves. This is important because when we trust ourselves, we can more clearly see our value, and make the choices we need in order to thrive, including things we may want to change. This yoga nidra meditation will integrate all elements that we’ve been practicing - sensing our body and breath, witnessing thoughts, cultivating a heartfelt intention, and welcoming our experience as it is - to bring together all the skills you’ve developed during this series.  Kyla serves as the Senior ..read more

Led by Jonathan Prescott We all want a life free of suffering, but we know suffering is universal. In this practice, we’ll explore how to transform our suffering into the freedom that we seek by feeling the fullness of our experience. Jonathan Prescott is a Board Certified Clinical Chaplain and Pastoral Counselor. As a long time ordained student of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, Jonathan’s practice is to support people experiencing illness and end of life, foster effective caregiving, and reconnect people with their innate wisdom and compassion. Jonathan is the founder of Wise Caregiving, a non ..read more