Empowerment Meditation
Melanie SchwankNew to meditation, but eager to learn? Mantra Meditation by Kyle Miller offers a fantastic introduction to one of the simplest and most accessible meditation techniques. A 10-minute, Level 1 class, Kyle focuses on Pranayama, or yoga breathing, in this “quickie” session. Don’t worry about being an advanced meditator or yogi for this class! Kyle begins the session by having you find your seat (and even shows you the best way to do so for proper meditation), engage in stillness, and subsequently focus on the tip of your nose. The first meditation technique Kyle learned, she describes it as “awesome.” With every inhalation you’ll utter “Let”, and with every exhalation you’ll murmur “Go.” Pretty cool, right? Enjoy feeling the day’s stress and tension melt away as you let Kyle guide you through this simple mantra. See if a sense of calm, clarity of vision, focus, and stillness don’t envelop you by the session’s end.

Kyle was born and raised in Santa Monica, CA and has been practicing in the area for over 15 years and teaching for 8. Her study and practice deepened when she moved to NYC at 22 and was exposed to the philosophy and teachings behind the physical practice she already loved so much. She delved into study at Jivamukti in NYC, attending their teacher training and completing their 800-hour apprenticeship program. She travelled to India to study one on one with a teacher at an Ayurvedic Retreat and Hospital. She continues to study, practice and celebrate yoga every single day, through conscious action and joyous offering!