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Meditation on breath with Larissa
Nov 19, 2019 | Meditation
A simple guided breath awareness meditation designed to take us to a place of rest and relaxation. Take a little break out of our day to connect within for as little as 6 minutes. Just sit or recline back and listen to the recording below. About Larissa Larissa... read moreMeditation: “Let go” mantra with Larissa
Oct 15, 2019 | Meditation
Below is a simple guided mantra (words repeated) meditation linked with the breath to create a sense of freedom and release. The mantra is simply “Let Go”. If there is anything that may be causing you stress or tension this is a great meditation to begin... read moreMeditation 101: How to develop a daily practice
Oct 14, 2019 | Meditation
Most of us agree that meditation is good for us yet why do we find it so hard to actually practise it every day? Host Basia shares her best tips for developing a daily meditation practice. A must watch for all of you who are struggling to carve time out every day for... read moreMeditation 101: Acknowledging thoughts with Basia
Sep 18, 2019 | Meditation
We all have thoughts circulating around our mind all the time, but are you ever actually aware of them? Can you connect with the space behind thought? Watch this video with Basia where she introduces this idea and then guides a short meditation for acknowledging... read moreFalling asleep in meditation? Watch this!
Jul 22, 2019 | Meditation
Our current lifestyle tends to be so busy and frantic that the body only knows how to move or sleep. This often means that when we sit for meditation, we find ourselves constantly nodding off. Sound familiar? Check out this video by Retreat Host, Basia. About Basia... read moreHow well do you AUM?
May 27, 2019 | Meditation, Yoga
AUM is one of the most recognisable mantras in Eastern philosophy, it has amazing benefits and makes you feel so good when you chant it! Read on to learn more about this magical sound… Did you know there are four sounds which make are the mantra? AAAA UUUUU... read moreDoes meditation mean stopping your thoughts?
May 2, 2019 | Meditation
We hear it all the time, “I can’t meditate because I can’t stop my thoughts”. Our lovely retreat host Basia is on a myth busting mission. Watch her most recent video on the concept of stopping thoughts during meditation: About Basia Basia is a... read moreMeditation According to Tash
Oct 16, 2018 | Meditation
It feels like such a buzz word at the moment. Before I did a meditation course, to me, it felt like yet another thing to add to the to-do list. Meditation (according to Buddhism ideology) is basically focusing on one thing. When practiced regularly, it enables the... read moreThree Easy Breathing Techniques to Calm Your Mind
Sep 18, 2018 | Meditation, Wellness
Breathing techniques (also known as pranayama in traditional texts) have been around for thousands of years. The breath is such a powerful tool because it can be both automatic and controlled. See “Pranayama: What is it and why should you include it in your... read moreProtected: Pranayama: what is it and why should it be in your daily practice?
Sep 18, 2018 | Meditation, Wellness, Yoga
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Book: The Mind Workout
Jul 1, 2018 | Books, Meditation, Mindfulness
A really simple and user friendly book that was recommended by a recent guest that explains basic mindfulness practices in ways that are really easily digested and put into practice in every day lives. Mark talks about learning to notice urges, break compulsive... read moreBefriending Your Breath
Dec 5, 2017 | Meditation, Mindfulness
Podcast about connecting to your breath in meditation. read moreAltered Traits Book Review
Dec 4, 2017 | Books, Meditation, Mindfulness
This book is amazing. For those of us who like a bit of science with our ancient wisdom then look no further than ‘Altered Traits’ by Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson. Both these authors are well know and are well established within the mindfulness and... read moreMetta Meditation by Basia
Oct 25, 2017 | Meditation, Podcasts and Videos
This technique is a method of developing compassion – essentially about cultivating love. A love that is unconditional, inclusive, and with no expectations of anything in return. It can be helpful when there is a concern about someone and the continuous worrying... read morePodcast: Prerequisite for Mindfulness
Sep 25, 2017 | Meditation, Mindfulness, Podcasts and Videos
In this podcast Billabong Retreat teacher Basia Nowacki looks at our tendency to have busy minds and provides some simple tips for how to reduce any negative effects from this. Basia is a yoga and meditation teacher, known for her down to earth kindness, warm and... read moreTea Time Meditation
Sep 6, 2017 | Meditation, Mindfulness, Modern Life, Podcasts and Videos
How to Transform Your Tea Time Into A Meditation Practice by Billabong Retreat Basia Nowacki. Basia is a yoga and meditation teacher, known for her down to earth kindness, warm and calming spirit. She teachers and inspires acceptance of what is, living in the present... read moreMeditation 101: Can You Stop Those Pesky Thoughts by Paul von Bergen?
Sep 6, 2017 | Meditation, Mindfulness, Podcasts and Videos, Wellness
Introduction to meditation by Billabong Retreat founder Paul von Bergen read morePaul von Bergen’s Article in CEO Magazine
Nov 11, 2016 | In The Media, Meditation, Mindfulness
Check out Paul’s recent article in this months CEO magazine. Paul (our founder) is now a regular featured health & wellness contributor. read moreTop tips for practising mindfulness by Paul von Bergen
Oct 13, 2015 | Meditation, Mindfulness
By Paul von Bergen Anchor each day with a meditation, however small Be forgiving with yourself & your mind first Sprinkle your day with short minute meditations Identify stress triggers and watch out for them Notice repetitive patterns of thought Tail each day... read moreHow to do Mantra Meditation
Jun 23, 2015 | Meditation, Spirituality
A mantra is a word or sound repeated to help in concentration and meditation. The yogic mantra Soham (Pronounced as So’ Hum) translates to I am that” (so = “I am” and hum = “that”). To practice this begin by bringing your attention to the rhythm of your breath,... read moreHow to Set Intentions or Goals by Paul von Bergen
Jan 8, 2014 | Meditation, Mindfulness, Modern Life, Spirituality
By Paul von Bergen With the new year firmly established it is appropriate to reflect on the direction of our life and whether we are creating the reality we want. It is also a time when a lot of us set goals with the belief that this will more likely make them happen.... read moreFree Guided Meditation by Paul von Bergen
Aug 15, 2013 | Meditation, Mindfulness
By Paul von Bergen A counting meditation is designed to improve your ability to hold the mind steady, without wandering. Listen to our guided counting meditation here taken from our mindfulness training retreat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMs-Ue-XfZM read moreBreathing Meditation Made Easy by Paul von Bergen
Jun 1, 2012 | Meditation
By Paul von Bergen Breathing is such an under-rated skill in the West. Our obsession is all about the heart, and exercising to get it to beat fast in the bizarre hope that is all we will need to do to stay healthy. We are so dumb sometimes. Breathing is what gives us... read more