Category: Inspiration

How cooking can become a meditation

Meditation isn’t just about sitting still – it’s a state of being present in the here and now, which you can bring into everything you do.

Simple meditations

Here are some simple meditations that you can practice in your everyday life, in order to stay connected with yourself.

A taste of Forest Bathing – Silent Meditation in Nature

Naturen kan være en stor hjelp til å finne ro og stillhet. På Dharma Mountain gruppene Inner Peace og Tilstede bruker vi naturen til meditasjon, inspirert av den japanske teknikken med skogsbad, shin-rin-yoku. I et skogsbad “bader” vi i den rolige og helende atmosfæren i skogen. Vi går ut i naturen uten å skulle komme til et spesielt mål, og […]

Time to sow!

4 tips for healthier soil! Suddenly warm spring weather has melted all the snow at Dharma Mountain, and we are busy preparing, sowing, and planting in our garden. Dharma Mountain is a Permaculture hub, and in our kitchen garden, we have several beds following a permaculture principles called "hugelkulture". Here we grow a mixture of salads, zucchini, cucumber, kale, […]

Writing as Meditation

Writing is a simple tool for quieting the mind and becoming more present. It is something you can do anywhere. It fits well as a morning practice – to connect with yourself before starting the day's tasks. Set aside some time each morning for our writing exercise and see what happens to you […]

Yin Yoga

Yin yoga is a gentle form of yoga where the focus is on stretching deeper tissues (connective tissue), deep muscles, and joints. We use passive yoga poses for an extended period (3-5 minutes), mostly in lying and sitting positions. We use props (cushions, bolsters) to support the body, allowing it to relax into the poses. In yin yoga […]

Vipassana

Vipassana is one of the world's best known meditation techniques. It's a simple practice which, due to its simplicity, can be practiced anywhere. Regular practice of Vipassana can bring you inner calmness, clarity, and enhance your ability to face challenges. Here, you'll get […]