by Ali Shuster | Aug 12, 2024 | Practices, Programs
“Effortless mindfulness is the letting go of attention, thought and present moments in order to open to an already awake awareness that is naturally focused, compassionate and non-conceptually intelligent in the Now.” -Loch Kelly In his book Rainbow Painting, one of...
by Ali Shuster | Jul 31, 2024 | Forum
The recent Garrison Institute Fellowship Forum featuring Dr. Srikumar Rao in conversation with Dr. Angel Acosta proved to be an enlightening and transformative experience for all who attended. This thought-provoking session delved deep into the vital themes of...
by Garrison Institute | Feb 25, 2020 | Insights, Meditation, Retreat
We welcome for the first time Oren Jay Sofer, who will be teaching a virtual retreat at the Garrison Institute August 28 – 30, 2020 based on his recently published book, Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication (Shambhala, 2018). The...
by Garrison Institute | Dec 11, 2019 | Custom Programs, Insights, Leadership, Meditation
Much of contemporary mindfulness is based on the newly emerged field of “contemplative neuroscience,” which looks at the effects in the brain and overall health of contemplative practices such as different forms of meditation and mindfulness. In the contemporary...
by Garrison Institute | Jul 24, 2019 | Books, Insights
Overwhelm is a modern plague, taking up news headlines, physician trainings, corporate employee workshops, new modes of therapy and more. With the rise of social media and a decrease in off-screen connecting, many of us are left confused, anxious, questioning our...
