Raven's Perch

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Yoga Nidra for Deep Rest In this Yoga Nidra session we will be exploring opposites and transition spaces. In our everyday lives, we often find ourselves moving between contrasting ex...

When you walk through your front door your dog will likely greet you with boundless enthusiasm—tail wagging, tongue out, as if you’ve been gone for years. Cats, on the other hand, might—if you’re lucky—acknowledge your return with a slow blink. If you’ve been away for more than eight hours, expect a chilly reception unless it’s meal time.

I adore all animals, but as a current cat parent of two, I often find myself needing to take deep breaths to cope with their… unique… behaviours. Here are my thoughts on why, as a cat owner, meditation is essential.

Purr-fect Peace: Why Cat Owners Should Practice Meditation We all know the stereotypes about cats versus dogs. When you come home, even after just five minutes, your dog greets you with boundless enthusiasm—tail wagging, tongue out, as if you’ve been gone …

Did you know that the Slocan Valley and Arrow Lakes region is part of the only inland temperate rainforest in the world that is somewhat intact?!

According to the Valhalla Wilderness Society, "It's the only rainforest in the world that derives a major portion of its moisture from snow. As a result, it is biologically unique, even though it shares many species of plants and animals with its coastal counterpart. Scientists have recently discovered 13 species of lichens new to science in the Inland Rainforest, and they are studying about 40 more that are potentially new discoveries."

We feel pretty lucky to be surrounded by beautiful cedars and all this lichen. 🌲

Navigating intricacies of relationships can be challenging, but practicing loving-kindness can help cultivate compassion and understanding even in the midst of conflict. This is a gentle and supportive meditation for practicing loving-kindness that encompasses self-love, love for a loved one, compassion for a challenging individual, and extending loving-kindness to all of humanity.

Loving Kindness Meditation: Radiating Love to All Beings Navigating intricacies of relationships can be challenging, but practicing loving-kindness can help cultivate compassion and understanding even in the midst ...