a meditation to create space in the midst of chaos

a meditation to create space in the midst of chaos

It's said that the normal mind is like a snow globe when shaken—the thoughts are flying everywhere and swirling chaotically. The meditative mind is said to be more like the snow globe when all the flakes settle. In this way, the metaphor for a meditation practice is really describing the process of letting the snowflakes settle gradually.

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mindful relaxation: feel calmer & cooler in less than 10 minutes!

mindful relaxation: feel calmer & cooler in less than 10 minutes!

In this short, progressive relaxation practice, you’ll squeeze and release areas in your entire body, beginning at your feet and moving up, so you can let go of excess stress and tension, and feel a palpable sense of ease.

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change is inevitable, growth is optional
Fall, Stress & Anxiety Sophia Studio Fall, Stress & Anxiety Sophia Studio

change is inevitable, growth is optional

September races in, pushing us to a starting line. We launch eagerly into new commitments and rededicate ourselves to routine. Yet, along with the excitement of what is to come, we may also experience nostalgia, and sometimes anxiety for what we leave behind. While it is a time of new beginnings, it is also a time of letting go and release.

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