When life presents a difficult situation you want to be able respond thoughtfully and with kindness. Fear and anger can impede a person’s ability to respond in the most optimal way by keeping one stuck in the fight or flight mode. Mantram repetition, Mindful Self Compassion, and Mindful Meditation are all methods to calm the mind and foster engagement from the more rational part of the brain.

Wendy has been teaching a technique called Mantram repetition for over 20 years. A mantram is a spiritual word or phrase that is repeated silently to oneself over and over throughout the day. This process initiates the relaxation response, thereby decreasing the blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen consumption. It allows for a chance to respond to difficult situations rather than react. Using the mantram repetition method regularly can help you feel more calm even when you are not using it.

Mindful Self Compassion helps one bring compassion to oneself. By recognizing suffering within, one can bring warmth and understanding to this experience rather than judgement and condemnation. Often people are more harsh with themselves than they would be with a friend. These internal messages can deplete energy and reinforce a negative self concept. Wendy was trained at the Center for Mindful Self Compassion as a MSC teacher and would love to guide you to be more kind with yourself.

Mindfulness meditation is used regularly within Wendy’s practice to help people cope with stress and anxiety. Many scientific studies have indicated mindfulness meditation benefits depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, psoriasis, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. No matter what difficulty you are experiencing, mindfulness meditation can provide a respite and help you gain insight into your inner workings.