We are unique, numerous, infinitely diverse. We are also connected, we are whole. Together, we are nuances in an infinite web. Like people, yoga has many surnames, but its essence remains the same ONE. CharityHolland.jpg YOGA Movement, breath and silence, in whichever form accessible to you, will bring you peace, grace, and JOY! Yoga is the simple radiance of the being, body-mind-heart-soul. “Words cannot convey the value of yoga, it has to be experienced.†-BKS Iyengar KimNCech.jpg SANCTUARY We long for acceptance and safety. We trust and open up in a space that welcomes us without judgment. We appreciate and learn from one another, while valuing the sacred nature of the practice. Insight Meditation Meditation in the Buddhist context is the cultivation of deep spiritual reflection or contemplation. It utilizes the development of concentration and mindfulness to gain insight into the nature of our minds and how the mind operates. Mindfulness is heightened awareness, which acknowledges what is happening. Mindfulness meditation is paying attention to what is happening in the present, as it is happening. The intended results of the meditation are the development of tranquility and insight. The Pali word for insight is vipassana, literally to “see clearly,†and the practice is sometimes referred to as vipassana meditation. The insights can include insights into our personal psychology, which can be used for stress reduction and to bring comfort and relief. But mindfulness practice also has the potential to lead to universal insights into the common nature of our minds, insights, which can lead to a lasting happiness, which transcends the mind.