Yesterday evening, as I left VTCYT after facilitating the Mindful Parents workshop, I recognized that parenting with a mindfulness approach could sometimes be a challenge. I think this challenge arises due to the following.
1. A mindfulness practice is a difficult practice. For parents, finding time or a space can be tricky. However, this practice is essential as one group member pointed out last night. She stated “We need to practice...
When I, (Anne Martin) first saw this photograph by Gregory Colbert I was mesmerized, losing myself in the magic and mystery of this photograph. The reverence that was expressed between animal and man left me in awe and lingered with me, as I set out to learn more about this amazing artist. To see more of Gregory Colberts work go to www.ashesandsnow.org
“When I started Ashes and Snow...
VTCYT recognizes yoga and meditation as therapy, not just a component of what we offer here. We recognize that talk therapy can only take a person so far. We believe that healing occurs when an individual is invited to be with themselves in a deeper way through movement and breath. Currently, yoga and meditation is seen as a compliment to traditional therapies. Here at VTCYT, we believe yoga and meditation is the main dish.<...
Two weekends ago, I decided to dedicate some time to just myself while attending a two day retreat at the Cambridge Insight Meditation Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I experienced what I call the “full spectrum” of everything you could imagine that would come up while being in silence for those two days. Pleasure, pain, pain and pleasure at the same time, boredom, joy, etc.
One fascinating moment occurred when...
Time is precious. Most of us spend our days balancing and managing the multiple roles and tasks we just have to do. Often times, because we prioritize our multiple roles, we limit the time we spend on ourselves. Just take a moment and reflect upon the time you do dedicate to yourself. Is it enough? Do you wish you had more? Maybe you are thinking of all the things you want to spend your...
This Sunday May 15th, 11am - 12:30pm, I will be running a group that explores the book Women, Food and God, by Geneen Roth.
This group will meet once a week for six weeks, and will explore the concepts and practices discussed in the book. This is a group for all women seeking a positive group experience that focuses on developing self-awareness and intuition. Along with yoga/meditation, journaling, and group process,...
The Vermont Center for Yoga & Therapy is pleased to present more programs this fall to our teen community. Programs include Mindfulness for Teens, Teen Quilting Group, and Reiki Energy-Bodywork Workshop for Teens.
We are very excited to present these programs to teens that are looking to learn something new, meet others, or to just do something different.
If you are a teen, parent, or community member who is...
Interested in the Mindfulness for Teens or Mindful Parents Support groups but missed the first meeting? No worries! Groups are still open for participants to join. Feel free to come this upcoming Monday, September 12th.
Mindfulness for Teens 3:30-4:30
Mindful Parents 5:45-6:45
For a detailed schedule, check out our events page.
I am excited to announce that Dr. Claudia Welch will be coming to Burlington for a one-day workshop focusing on women's health on June 11th. Claudia is a doctor of Oriental Medicine and a practitioner of Ayurvedic Medicine.
Claudia offers a unique perspective on how we, as women, can stay healthy and balanced in today's world. She will explore the delicate dance of women's hormones, talk about common...
As I continue my internship here at VTCYT, I am please to offer free individual mindful parenting, meditation instruction, and counseling starting November 1. Each session will be one hour and slots are available now on Monday's 2:00-7:00 p.m., and Tuesday and Friday mornings, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. If you are interested, please inquiry by calling the center, 802-658-9440 or emailing Catherine.E.Schiller@gmail.com.
Mindful parenting instruction...