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Yoga Nidra: 3 Guided Yoga Nidra Meditations and Scripts – HIGHLIGHT
By Natalli Amato An excerpt from the Shambhala blog This article introduces the contemplative practice of yoga nidra: what it is, how to practice it yourself, and the range of benefits it can bring. Whether you’re completely new to yoga nidra practice or never miss a guided session at your ... continuePosted July 9, 2025 by Jillian_Johnson
Buddhism, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and the Spiritual Path: An Interview with Dr. Sara Lewis – HIGHLIGHT
by Jillian Johnson Register for the Buddhism, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and the Spiritual Path One-Day Retreat One of the five main precepts in Buddhism is to avoid intoxicants, and it is clear that the use of substances can lead to spiritual bypassing. Yet many renowned practitioners in the West ... continuePosted June 19, 2025 by Jillian_Johnson
America and Me/Shambhala and Me, Pt. 2 – HIGHLIGHT
Part two of a three part series describing one Shambhalian’s experience growing up as part of an interracial family by David Ken Engelbrecht In October 2009, I left Los Angeles and moved to Vancouver, Washington. I did not go outside alone for twenty months. If I did go ... continuePosted October 9, 2016 by CGH
America and Me/Shambhala and Me – HIGHLIGHT
Part one of a three part series describing one Shambhalian’s experience growing up as part of an interracial family by David Ken Engelbrecht The essence of warriorship, or the essence of human bravery, is refusing to give up on anyone or anything. We can never say that we ... continuePosted September 19, 2016 by CGH
Brick by Brick – HIGHLIGHT
Reflections on meditation practice and living with mental illness by David Engelbrecht There is a mindfulness revolution happening in the world today. Nowadays, mindfulness is part of many therapies. The first time I saw the word was on the title of a psychotherapy workbook for clients. I felt ... continuePosted January 2, 2016 by CGH