Practical tips, community stories, science, and reflections from our teachers and members. Thoughtful writing for curious humans.
Most people try to start a meditation habit and fail — not because meditation doesn't work, but because they're starting too big. Here's the approach we recommend at Common Ground for building a practice that actually lasts.
Read more →Every Saturday, thirty to two hundred people gather in silence together in our main hall. Volunteer Lena Fischer shares what keeps her showing up — and what she's witnessed happening in the tea circle afterward.
Read more →Our breathwork teacher James Okafor didn't discover breathwork in a yoga studio. He found it in a hospital room, recovering from surgery. We sat down with him to understand what the breath has to teach us.
Read more →The research on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is unusually robust for a wellness intervention. Dr. Yuki Tanaka — who co-teaches our MBSR course — breaks down the findings in plain English.
Read more →The most common thing people say when they first come to Common Ground is "I can't meditate — my mind is too busy." Teacher Priya Nair addresses this head-on: that's not a problem. That's actually the practice.
Read more →Omar Al-Rashid walked into his first community sit expecting to feel out of place. He ended up bringing three friends the following week. In his own words, here's what changed.
Read more →More stories coming soon. Check back regularly for new posts from our teachers and community.
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