8 APR 2021 · In this meditation, Danielle Palli leads the group through an interoceptive awareness meditation, or, more simply, body awareness. This level of awareness is useful for more obvious body states, such as hunger or needing to go to the restroom. But it can also help us become more mindful of our other states, such as our heart rate, our emotions, how our bodies feel after a meal in our digestive system. With this awareness, we can make more conscious decisions about what we eat, understand how we feel in different environments, and make adjustments in our lives to feel more physically and emotionally balanced.

17 MAR 2021 · To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Danielle Palli leads the group through an Irish Blessing activity where participants have the opportunity to write their own affirmation and meditate on cultivating Joy. Harp music provided by clinical harp musician Elizabeth Brosha. Hear more of her music here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRS7W8C12v81bwIVWWn3wGQ

4 MAR 2021 · In this meditation, Cera Meintzer leads the Master-PEACE Circle through a guided visualization and secular affective meditation that asks us to tune inward and be fully present. Throughout this practice, the meditation takes a deeper look at cultivating love: love of self, love of the world, and love of others. By asking poignant questions such as “How can I love better?” and “How do I know I’m loved,” the practitioner taps into their own inner knowing, reflecting on this very important emotion.

25 FEB 2021 · In this mediation, Danielle Palli introduces a breathing sequence that gives practitioners options for deepening their breath. Breathing not only supports focus and relaxation, but it activates the vagus nerve, helping lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation in the body. This sequence includes Ujjayi breathing, three-part breathing, lengthening the breath, and simple breath awareness.

19 FEB 2021 · In this meditation, Cera Meintzer leads an open-monitoring meditation, adding in physical and visual cues to help those new to meditation discover options for the practice that keep them focused. These tools also support seasoned meditators in deepening their practice.

14 FEB 2021 · In this meditation, Danielle Palli leads the group through a compassion meditation. Decades of research tells us that practicing compassion boosts our immune system, builds resilience, reduces stress, and connects us to others. Resilient people are those who can infuse positive emotions, hope, and love into a negative situation, making compassion meditations a powerful practice.

2 DIC 2020 · In a recent Master-PEACE Circle, a participant mentioned having read Dr. Gary Chapman's book, 5 Love Languages. They wanted to know if that could be applied to meditation. We took it as an opportunity to explore ways in which we give and receive love among those we care about: romantic relationships, friendships, and family members. This is a guided exploration, led by Danielle Palli, that invites us to pay special attention to the love in our lives, including self-compassion and how we care for ourselves.

22 OTT 2020 · In this meditation, led by Danielle Palli, the group focuses on more emotions associated with happiness: hope, pride, inspiration, interest, serenity and joy. By discovering how these emotions show up in our world and in our bodies, we can begin to become more aware of these positive feelings on a day-to-day basis, leading to greater wellbeing.

19 OTT 2020 · This meditation is part one of a two-part series led by Danielle Palli. In it, the Master-PEACE Circle takes a more in-depth look at the components that make up happiness: love, gratitude, awe, amusement, inspiration, hope, interest, serenity, pride, and joy. By cultivating positive emotions, we train our minds to seek out positive moments throughout the day, contributing to better physical and emotional wellbeing.

19 OTT 2020 · In this meditation, led by Danielle Palli, the group explores using a candle or other object as a means to focus one's attention and expand awareness.