This morning Kurt and I were asking ourselves how much we have grown in the ten years we have been together. We have stability, we have a home where we can welcome guests, this is definitely a marker. We have primarily positive relationships with friends, family and community as well as each other. Another marker. We weren’t taking any of this granted as we had cautiously entered into the discussion, it was almost scary to start it. What if we had been exactly the same?

Ann-Marie EverittSeptember 15, 2019Amba Yoga NYCrelationships, marriage, couples therapy, spiritual path, meditation at home, mindfulnessComment

How to Make Your Formal Meditation Practice More Effective

Meditation is something we should learn to practice, not just in formal meditation, but all the time. But, for our formal, sitting meditation practice, preparation is most important. Is there not a saying, “Well begun is half done?” We often don’t begin well. We don’t take care of the cause that disturbs the mind.

Where to do yoga in Sunset Park, Brooklyn

Yoga is not about touching your toes

I am thrilled to see yoga in the mainstream however I can also see that it’s greatly misunderstood by many of the people that could really benefit by practicing on a regular basis.

Improving Business Outcomes through Executive Health

Stress management for senior business professionals is being increasingly recognized as essential as stress can cause inflammation, burn out, chronic illness and even death.Yoga and mindfulness programs are now commonly accepted as both remedy and prevention. Beyond alleviating stress these programs have many positive outcomes relating to business success and productivity as well as life/work balance and spiritual enrichment. Why is this?