The Garrison Institute welcomed Michael Miller, Founder and Director of New York and London Meditation Centres, for a live webinar and practice session.
In this time of increased demand and rapid change, it’s challenging to stay grounded and aware of the present moment. And it’s at times like these that we need to be alert to what’s actually going on. When we’re fully awake to nature’s signals, we can connect to and make decisions based on truth, rather than fear and speculation. In this session, Michael shares practical skills to master being present so you can stay strong, well, and available to others.
About Michael Miller:
I first tried meditation at university in 1988. I found it fascinating, and continued to explore meditation, yoga, martial arts, and alternative therapies (alongside a career in business) for more than a decade. In 2003 I was living in Los Angeles and managing the creative department of an entertainment magazine. It was exciting and inspiring work, but I was starting to feel the impact of working and playing hard. Then a friend learned Vedic Meditation. I saw positive changes in just a few weeks, so I decided to try as well. Immediately I was feeling less stressed, getting more done, and sleeping better. The benefits were so clear, I never went back! After about a year, I had a conversation with my teacher (world-renowned expert Thom Knoles). He suggested that I become a teacher myself. That led to another two years of study and several extended trips to India. Finally in July of 2007, I undertook a three-month residential training programme and began a full-time teaching career. In early 2008, Jillian and I founded London Meditation Centre and New York Meditation Center. Since then I’ve spoken to more than 6,000 people about meditation, stress, creativity, neuroscience and peak performance. I’ve presented to tech companies, non-profits, government institutions and business organizations. And I’ve taught thousands of people to be self-sufficient meditators and get the same benefits that inspired me.
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