Dr. Susan Taylor

Meditation Specialist Training Pennsylvania

2007-10-28T15:14:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone,

I just returned from Pennsylvania after a wonderful week of meditation and relaxation. This was our third clinic for the meditation specialist training and our theme was relaxation. The group was very enthusiastic and we actually had alot of fun. On Wednesday night we attended Kirtan and had a wonderful time. The food was great at the Himalayan Insititute as well as the people. We are headed back for our fourth clinic in March. Between now and March all have agreed to keep practicing and teaching in their respective communities.

Petaluma Clinic 3

2007-10-06T11:06:00.000-05:00

Well I just returned home from a clinic 3 training in Petaluma. The 4 days were absolutely wonderful as we all gathered with many new stories and experiences. The food was exceptional. Mornings started with an asana class followed by breakfast. Then we gathered for some science discussion for the rest of the morning and practicum in the afternoon. It seemed to just fly by as before we knew it we were heading back to the airport.

Meditation Speicialist Clinic 1 Pennsylvania

2007-09-28T09:44:00.000-05:00

We just returned from the meditation specialist training in Pennsylvania after a wonderful session. The group focused on building a foundation for meditation practice. Each morning was started with a hatha session followed by breakfast. Morning sessions focused on science and afternoon practicum. The food and accomodations supported the focus. Our next session meets in 2008.

Meditation Specialists

2007-09-11T08:55:00.000-05:00

The meditation specialist certification is well into it's second year of training health care providers around the country. Last evening one of last years graduates hosted our conference call sharing her new opportunities teaching. With the need of qualified practitioners, it does not surprise me that the graduates are being sought after for their skills and knowledge. We are now booking classes for the 2009 graduates. Stay tuned for more updates.

Meditation and the Center Axis

2007-06-15T08:32:00.000-05:00

I just returned from a week of teaching and before heading off again I want to bring some light onto the word meditation. Many have expressed to me that they come to class with a perspective as to what meditation is or isn't. After spending the weekend, the most occurring comment is, "I did not know meditation can be fun".

Meditation is a practice that brings benefits to the mind, body, brain and spirit. Through inner study, meditation promotes healing, nourishment and redefinition. We spend most of our lives looking outward to the world for our answers that can only be addressed inwardly. During meditation, we expand our ability to access our center axis where healing, nourishment and the ability to redefine ourselves exists. Meditation allows us to explore our essential nature, restoring the memory of completeness in our lives.

Meditation is about allowing our mind to settle into the quietness and peace that is there for the taking. Behind all of the mind chatter IE. our internal dialogue, is the silence of pure awareness-a silence that is not disturbed by thoughts of the past or concerns of the future. When you enter this space you are in your Center Axis.

Present Focused Awareness

2007-05-30T14:12:00.000-05:00

Arriving home after being traveling for a few days, our Giant Schnauzer, Radha comes to meet me as if she hasn’t seen me in months. She proceeds to follow me around and when I sit down, she again greets me with a level of exuberance that pays little regard to the fact that we had met just moments earlier. In a way, Radha is a master of present focused awareness. Her mind is devoted to my presence at that moment in time.

The nature of our minds as human beings is to either bring the past experiences forward to fetch the future back. Our capacity to change as a species in large, resulted from our memory of survival strategies that proved more or less adaptive. An person who is in a state of progress cannot disregard their experiences of the past, but uses them to make the best possible choice in this moment. According to Vedic wisdom, those that are wise use their memories but do not allow their memories to use them.

The world is ever changing. All our experiences have a beginning and an end. To be fully present and focused, we need to cultivate the ability to live fearlessly using our mind both skillfully and joyfully to navigate our journey. The key is to recognize that each moment in time is ever changing and that there is no need to hold onto that very moment.

If you are a a mountain climber or a surfer, you will find that the joy comes from your present focused awareness at the task at hand. As you are ready to either summit the mountain top or ride the crest of a wave, your mind must be totally focused to make that happen. Like all things that are of spirit, being present in the moment without the constraints of space and time is the reality. Learn to meditate and you will gain the fearlessness and joy needed to summit your soul.

Are You Meditating Effectively

2007-05-06T11:23:00.000-05:00

Our event at Central Mass Yoga was quite extraordinary. The group was so eager for new information, many of whom had already been in a meditation practice. We took the meditation IQ test and participants were astonished how they could improve their practice. The class agenda was simple as we experienced the 5 steps to sustaining a meditation practice. Many participants were surprised how a simple adjustment to their posture made it so much easier to sit for meditation. We ended our Saturday workshop with a discussion on how diet effects our meditation practice. For more information on the free meditation IQ test, log onto www.DrSusanTaylor.com

Integrative Medicine Chat

2007-02-21T22:30:00.000-05:00

We just concluded our online chat with nursing spectrum on integrative health care. The group was enthusiastic about the possibilities of incorporating holistic practices into health care. I introduced the meditation specialist certification which created some interest. The two hours went by very fast and we look forward to future chats.
Visit www.DrSusanTaylor.com for more information.

Meditation Online Course

2007-02-20T19:51:00.001-05:00

Learning to meditate will provide you with the most powerful personal growth and mind development tool available…
Meditation is about fostering bliss, creativity and intelligence. the rubbish goes out, gold comes in," when meditating…. "Everything becomes easier. And you start understanding more."
Meditation can work for anyone, "It doesn't require depth - it gives you depth." AS you take our online course you will learn the 5 easy steps to establish a sustainable meditation practice.
You will learn:
How to sit so that you are comfortable and steady.
How to breath for optimal brain function.
How to relax systematically and let go of fatigue and stress.
How to focus your mind for more clarity and creativity.
Five simple steps for creating a daily meditation practice.
How to enjoy the process of meditation.

There are many paths that people choose in life. Meditation is one path that allows you to find the genius inside of you. Meditation helps you get in touch with your center axis the place where your genius resides. Not only does your physical health improve but your relationships as well as your emotional being will benefit. It helps put your habits, thoughts, social interactions and your biology in line with everything you want to change. Everything improves. Not only do you release stress, but also get intuition, creativity, and focus, everything that a human being wants for themselves. Of all the things that you can do meditation is the most powerful vehicle for transformation. All of us want to put our good intentions forward. It is not easy to make those changes, With mediation you get the strength on all levels of play, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual to find unique point of balance.

Focused Awareness

2007-02-14T11:24:00.000-05:00

Where is your mind centered right at this moment? Are you thinking about yesterday, a few moments ago, or something that happened years ago? Maybe a distant memory? A conversation with friends? Some line from a movie you saw? Or, are you focused on the future? Worrying or wondering how something will turn out based on some expectation, projection, or calculation?

Someone asks you what you are doing, and you really don't know. You are doing so many things that you can't seem to stay focused and move through them.

Yet, we move through life very quickly, often having little attention for the current moment -- the moment that is inside us this very second. Utilizing tools like breath awareness, meditation, yoga, and the intention to be present in each moment, you can further explore the possibilities: What would it feel like to be completely connected to spirit in each moment? Not reliving the past or planning for the future-simply allowing yourself to be: breath by breath. You will find by learing to be focused yet aware of your environment will save time and energy. You will actually feel time slowing down. Our meditation programs teach the fundamental principles of learning to be focused and aware at the same time. Visit our store at www.DrSusanTaylor.com

Meditation Specialist Certification Training

2007-02-13T16:36:00.000-05:00

The Healing Power of Meditation Certification Training is designed to bring together Eastern and Western views of health and disease into a result oriented meditation training, using mindfulness and concentration practices.
With the rapidly growing interest in meditation throughout the United States, there is an increasing demand for qualified and competent teachers and therapists. The Meditation Specialist ™ Certification course, based on the Center Axis® philosophy, was created by to provide the art and science of meditation, as well as the technology behind it, in order to offer the most comprehensive training currently available
People come to our certification program because they get excited about the possibilities once they experience the benefits in their own lives and want to share their knowledge with the community and help to change the lives of others. They want to master the concepts and language and want to share with others to help others have the same insight.

What a great way to spend time in life helping other people. Check out the upcoming program for 2007 by visiting www.DrSusanTaylor.com

Life Mastery

2007-02-12T16:33:00.000-05:00

The only thing in life we can consistently count on is change. Mastery of life requires us to maintain our balance in the midst of change, which means we must have a connection with the deepest aspect of our being that is beyond change. Finding the stillness within is the only sanctuary from the ever-changing reality of relative existence. Take the time to learn meditation. It is the most powerful resource available to you for life mastery. Vist our store to get started in your practice.

Healing Power of Meditation CD Series

2007-02-10T17:17:00.000-05:00

Meditation has existed as long as humans have walked the earth. As the first person stood in silence looking into the night sky she was pondering her relationship to the universe, as she sought to find her pure self. The pure self is the center axis where you have access to your enlightened, whole being that exists beneath the layers of life experience, thoughts, sensations, and sounds.

Many have passed through the Center for Meditation Science on their way to find their center axis as they learn that the stillness and silence is their true nature. Meditation is the cornerstone of all the principles and practices we teach, because in that space between one’s thoughts rests the pure potentiality and infinite possibilities that align us with universal consciousness. Each day students learn Center Axis® meditation as a way to tap into this divine energy source. Each week our students who are taking the meditation programs learn the healing power of meditation as they calm anxieties, release stress, practice body-centered restful awareness through yoga, and experience the detoxifying and therapeutic impact of relaxation and meditation. Many of those who attend have struggled with meditation for years or feel the need to refresh their practice, but within a few days they connect with their practice – a practice that nurtures, heals, and transcends - and one that will last a lifetime. Visit our store for Meditations for a selection of meditation CD's at www.DrSusanTaylor.com

Rejuvenate with Meditation

2007-02-09T13:18:00.000-05:00

Are you living your life with grace and ease? Or are you struggling to get by and forcing each moment? Now is the time...to breath deep, take care of your body and nurture your emotions. Weave meditation into your life; explore the detoxifying power of total relaxation; restore and renew with nourishing behaviors. Now is the perfect time to rejuvenate yourself. Our online store features meditation for pregnancy, restful sleep, menopause and weight loss.

Path of Meditation

2007-02-07T13:04:00.000-05:00

There are many paths that people choose in life. Meditation is one path that allows you to find the genius inside of you. Meditation helps you get in touch with your center axis the place where your genius resides. Not only does your physical health improve, but your relationships as well as your emotional being will benefit. It helps to put your habits, thoughts, social interactions and your biology in line with everything you want to change. Everything improves. Not only do you release stress, but also get intuition, creativity, and focus, everything that a human being wants for themselves. Of all the things that you can do meditation is the most powerful vehicle for transformation. All of us want to put our good intentions forward. It is not easy to make those changes, With mediation you get the strength on all levels of play, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual to find unique point of balance.

Meditation Certification Training

2007-02-06T20:09:00.000-05:00

Meditation has been recognized as one of the most powerful techniques available to restore balance and vitality on a mental, emotional and physical level.

The Healing Power of Meditation Certification Training is designed to bring together Eastern and Western views of health and disease into a result oriented meditation training, using mindfulness and concentration practices.
With the rapidly growing interest in meditation throughout the United States, there is an increasing demand for qualified and competent teachers and therapists. The Meditation Specialist ™ Certification course, based on the Center Axis® philosophy, was created by to provide the art and science of meditation, as well as the technology behind it, in order to offer the most comprehensive training currently available.
People come to our certification program because they get excited about the possibilities once they experience the benefits in their own lives and want to share their knowledge with the community and help to change the lives of others. They want to master the concepts and language and want to share with others to help others have the same insight.

What a great way to spend time in life helping other people.

Center Axis

2007-02-01T20:06:00.000-05:00

As many of you know, I have been teaching Center Axis® meditation for the purpose of empowering participants to build inner strength and focus for a balanced life. I have clinically standardized the format so that it will be easy to learn without having any additional training. For those that have been meditating for a while and don't seem to feel that they are getting results, the five-step program will give you what you have been looking for, namely, consistency and progress. You can purchase this program on CD at our online store. Visit, www.DrSusanTaylor.com

The most important aspect in developing your meditation practice is to be consitent, not only with time, but with format. The key features are to keep your head, neck and spine aligned naturally. Establish diaphragmatic breathing to balance the nervous system. Experience relaxation. And finally continue refining your breathing to the point of focused awareness.

Releasing Mental Tension

2007-01-29T08:05:00.000-05:00

Mental tension is the result of too much worry and hurry. Our hyperculture exposes our minds to circumstances that create distraction, disturbance and fatigue. Because our underlying cause of imbalance is an unstable mind, it is necessary to practice systematic meditation and relaxation to help you bring inner strength and focus back for a balanced life.

Through systematic practices in relaxation, these three tensions can be released. Studies have shown that employing practices to release tension such as meditation or relaxation for a few minutes each day can ameliorate the effects of stress, boost your immunity, increase your brain mass and even create more positive emotions. Therefore if you are to create more balance in your life, you need to form a practice of meditation and/or relaxation.

Releasing Emotional Tension

2007-01-26T08:02:00.000-05:00

Emotional tensions are a bit more complex than muscular tension, since they manifest from our feelings of love/hate, happiness/unhappiness, profit/loss, success/failure, loneliness/fulfillment. They are more difficult to erase, since many times we are not aware of them or we don't want to address their root cause. With the practice of systematic relaxation with diaprhagmatic breathing, you can begin to regulate the nervous system and in turn your emotional state. Our Guided Meditations are a great start.

Restful Sleep

2007-01-25T07:29:00.000-05:00

Yesterday, I was conducting a seminar on creating restful sleep based on my new CD, Meditations for Restful Sleep. Although there are so many remedies on the market for sleeplessness, it still remains a burden for many. If you have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, this is ofent due to anxieties that cause the mind to be out of balance. That is not to say that there are not other problems that disturb sleep, such as hormonal changes, pain, breathing issues and other biological triggers. With a few restorative tips you can restore balance to your mind so that relaxation and calmness ensue to give you a good nights sleep. Stay tuned for this weeks restorative tips.

Releasing Tension the Yogic Way

2007-01-24T19:58:00.000-05:00

Yoga science as well as Western psychology specifies three basic types of tension that are responsible for disturbing the balance or center axis of our life: muscular, emotional and mental tension. Today I will discuss how to relieve muscular tension.

Muscular tension relates to the body itself and manifests as imbalances to the nervous system, endocrine system and digestive system. These imbalances can be easily removed through the practices of meditation and relaxation. One of the best postures to relieve muscular tension is the corpse pose, lying on your back with a thin cushion under your neck, your feet slightly apart and your hands resting beside you with your palms facing up. Practicing relaxation in this posture will be very supportive in releasing the contractive energy held in your muscles. A full version of this exercise can be found on the new upcoming CD: Meditations for Restful Sleep.

Meditation Specialist Certification

2007-01-22T08:20:00.000-05:00

This weekend was quite busy with many new inquiries concerning the Meditation Specialist Certification trainings. This course is designed for health care providers including nurses, doctors, psychotherapists, yoga therapists and holistic practitioners. Many have inquired about the locations. We have two classes forming, one to be held in Honesdale, Pa at the Himalayan Institute and the other in Petaluma, California at the Institute of Noetic Sciences. This course runs 12 months and totals 16 days spread out over 4 clinics. For more information on the clinics you can go to www.DrSusanTaylor.com. I am quite excited about the response and interest.

Solution to Stress

2007-01-19T16:33:00.000-05:00

The first step to decrease your stress is to become aware of the benefits of lessening stress. By taking control of your lifestyle habits you will see profound changes. Several changes include the time that you eat, what you eat and if and when you exercise. Writing in a journal helps with overcoming some anxiety or tense states. Walking or engaging in activity also decreases tension and increases your ability to handle stress. But I have found most potent remedy is to meditate. No only does it build your mind's muscle, but it changes brain chemistry, decreases emotional eating, allows for less focus on what you are eating and helps to overcome dysfunctional attitudes toward food. If you are interested in getting started and don't have the time to attend a class, consider using a CD to help with the structure.

Comfort Foods

2007-01-18T16:32:00.000-05:00

"But I deserve it", you may say. Most reasons why people eat the foods they choose are that they derive comfort from them. We are so addicted by our taste buds, that whenever some adversity arises in our life, we go to the foods that have provided comforting memories of the past. Depending on a person's psychological makeup, these foods can be ice cream, chips, cookies or some other high fat, and sugar filled dessert.

Your Brain Get's Hungry

2007-01-17T16:31:00.000-05:00

Your brain operates on glucose for its fuel during time of plenty. However, did you ever wonder why you may turn to sugary desserts when feeling stressed? The answer lies in the brains desire for serotonin, the neurotransmitter responsible for feeling good and satisfied. Serotonin has been linked to depression. So if you find yourself craving excessive carbohydrates, you may want to check with a health care provider who knows how diet influences your mood.