By Ramona M. Wis The first time I heard the phrase “holding space” was from a colleague describing her experience with someone going through a tough time. “I just held space for her,” she said. It was a phrase I was not familiar with but soon started seeing everywhere (or maybe it was just “blue car syndrome,” […]
The Conductor as Yogi: What if I can’t meditate?
By Ramona M. Wis There are many ways to meditate that don’t look like Meditation. Mindfulness, meditation, and yoga have existed for thousands of years, useful tools for a life best-lived. More and more, in our modern world, these practices have come to the forefront as important, even necessary, means toward physical and mental wellness, for […]
The Conductor as Yogi: Living Our Namaste
By Ramona M. Wis If you have ever been to a yoga class, you know that it closes by bringing one’s hands to heart center and saying “Namaste.” It’s a perfect way to end a time of shared space and practice but more than that, it’s a reminder to take what we experience on the mat, off the […]