Linda Portnoy, MA, Certified Meditation Instructor

Mindful Self-Compassion has its roots in the ancient Buddhist practice of Loving kindness, or what is sometimes called “metta” meditation. The goal and outcome of this practice is to foster an attitude of self-compassion and kindness toward our own self. Our practice will involve the silent repetition of phrases in which we wish ourselves health,...

Learn how meditation helps you sleep better. As a relaxation technique, it can quiet the mind and body while enhancing inner peace. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Need help getting registered?...

Meditation and mindfulness practices are proven practices in the field of pain management. Among other benefits, such mind/body practices reduce physical and mental stress by consciously activating our parasympathetic nervous system to increase our sense of well-being. Bringing conscious awareness to our whole body with gentle compassion reduces both physical and mental distress. CLICK HERE...

Breath and body are inseparable. You can change your life—including alleviating symptoms of asthma, snoring, sleep apnea, insomnia, anxiety, panic attacks, digestive difficulties and fatigue—by changing how you breathe. Come...

Visualizations can be created for daily use and during and following cancer therapy. Guided imagery is useful to relax at bedtime or if awakened in the middle of the night. Guided visualization practices are unique to each person and most people find them enjoyable and satisfying. In this class we will experience a number of...

Restful sleep provides the foundation for mental and physical well-being. Meditation, mindfulness, and other mind/body practices during the day help us release stress, which in turn helps us sleep better....

Meditation and mindfulness practices are proven practices in the field of pain management. Among other benefits, such mind/body practices reduce physical and mental stress by consciously activating our parasympathetic nervous...

Discover simple, effective breathing practices that can help calm and center both the mind and body. In this class, you’ll learn techniques that support relaxation, reduce stress, and promote a...

Visualizations can be created for daily use and during and following cancer therapy. Guided imagery is useful to relax at bedtime or if awakened in the middle of the night. Guided visualization practices are unique to each person and most people find them enjoyable and satisfying. In this class we will experience a number of...

Restful sleep provides the foundation for mental and physical well-being. Meditation, mindfulness, and other mind/body practices during the day help us release stress, which in turn helps us sleep better. In this class we will practice several techniques in this field and consider planning for an evening transition to sleep and options to handle waking...

Meditation and mindfulness practices are proven practices in the field of pain management. Among other benefits, such mind/body practices reduce physical and mental stress by consciously activating our parasympathetic nervous...

Discover simple, effective breathing practices that can help calm and center both the mind and body. In this class, you’ll learn techniques that support relaxation, reduce stress, and promote a...

Restful sleep provides the foundation for mental and physical well-being. Meditation, mindfulness, and other mind/body practices during the day help us release stress, which in turn helps us sleep better. In this class we will practice several techniques in this field and consider planning for an evening transition to sleep and options to handle waking...

We experience life through our senses, and the quality of these experiences can lead to balance and promote mental and physical wellbeing. When we are looking to reduce stress and...

Meditation and mindfulness practices are proven practices in the field of pain management. Among other benefits, such mind/body practices reduce physical and mental stress by consciously activating our parasympathetic nervous system to increase our sense of well-being. Bringing conscious awareness to our whole body with gentle compassion reduces both physical and mental distress. We will...

This class will present mind/body practices, such as intentional breathwork, and the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) or Tapping, which can improve our nervous system’s resilience and our ability to recover from stress. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Need help getting registered? Having trouble joining a class? Please call our Telephone Lifeline at 206-297-2500 M-F, 9am-5pm

Visualizations can be created for daily use and during and following cancer therapy. Guided imagery is useful to relax at bedtime or if awakened in the middle of the night. Guided visualization practices are unique to each person and most people find them enjoyable and satisfying. In this class we will experience a number of...