4 Tips – Meditation for Pain Relief

How to Use Meditation for Pain Relief   4 Tips meditation as pain releif

Mare Chapman, a Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapist, says meditation can ease everything from life-interfering chronic pain to stress-induced muscle tension to the occasional migraine or menstrual cramp. While you may not be able to eliminate the cause, you don’t have to suffer. Chapman offers these tips for using mindfulness meditation to deal with it:

1. Notice the pain.

Mentally note where the pain is, what it feels like, how your body is reacting to it, and so on.

2. Be present.

Encourage yourself to drop into the present moment. Start by focusing on your breathing. You can do deep belly breaths or just concentrate on your inhaling and exhaling as they come. Focus on your body connecting with the floor or the surface upon which you rest.

3. Get interested.

Investigate the pain as if experiencing it for the very first time. Become interested about the pain in that moment. “The more curious you become about the actual sensations, the less you’ll worry about the ‘what ifs’ that can lead to suffering,” says Chapman.

4. Repeat regularly.

Whatever form of meditation choose, make it a regular practice. Chapman says overtime you can train your brain to respond naturally pain this way.

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Testimonials

I was so impressed with an introductory class with Patricia Joy Becker that I have started seeing her one-on-one for more indepth training to meet my individual needs! She has so much to offer, go check it out, you won’t want to miss this.
Marci Hayden, Legal Secretary and Para Legal

I’ve known Patricia Becker for many years in many modes. I first was introduced to her via her expertise as a master macrobiotic chef.  New to this food arena, I and our family found her instructional experience well organized, informative, and encouraging.  Her leadership in this field is encouraging yet humble – two qualities I find very important and productive towards learning and growth.  As a yoga teacher, I find her process to be informative, kind, supportive, and inspirational.  As a student of many many many modes of physical expression for 50+ years, I find it always refreshing to encounter a teacher with a variety of supportive modes towards the body’s health, growth, and well-being ~ tinged with humor, spirituality, support, quiet, and kindness.
Nancy Klimp, M.A., M.F.T.

To those who are seeking an excellent yoga teacher:
I have practiced yoga for over twenty years and rarely come across an instructor of Patricia Becker’s talents.  She offers clear instruction, helpful adjustments, inspirational guidelines and kindness to all of her students.  You would be most fortunate to have her as a teacher.  Patricia starts her classes in a timely fashion, follows a sequence of poses that prepares us well for an “apex” pose, and closes with a restful svasana.  Patricia modulates her voice well.  Her manner encourages both “lightness and play” as well as “inner-core strengthening and discipline.”  I have accomplished many things in the course of seven months of her instruction: wheel with nearly straight arms, hand-stand against the wall and a deeper splits than I have ever known.  I am “chicken.”  I move slowly when poses scare me.  She has helped me build up strength and courage to try new things–and achieve them!!!  I have brought friends to her class.  They keep coming too!  She inspires a loyal following.  So much opening of the heart, so much grace, so much fun!  I hope that you are lucky enough to have Patricia as your teacher, too!                                           Carrie Skelly

Dear Patricia, excellent class, be back next Sunday, enjoy! Warm regards
Victor David Sanchez, Ph.D.

Thank you for an awesome class!   Ana Moreno VanDiver

“Patricia has found and is sharing a profound and beautiful gift. That of inspiring in her students a physical, emotional and cerebral embracing of Hatha yoga. She smiles warmly while she teaches, whispering encouraging words while she corrects and aligns. One moment she will be demonstrating a handstand, the next she could be discussing how the teachings of the Hindu deity Ghanesha can help us in our daily lives. Patricia emanates power, grace and strength and a warm groundedness.  Though I am no longer able to be a regular student of hers due to a change in my schedule, I miss her inner and outer beauty and I miss observing the magic she weaves as she helps each student find strength, flexibility and balance, in class and in their lives.”
Wati Grossman,  Principal at WatiDesign Consulting, Owner Wati Design, DoubleVisionTwinsBlog

Patricia is a fabulous yoga teacher. I took classes with her on and off for a couple of years. She is skilled in Alignment Yoga. I left feeling stronger, leaner and more flexible.
Gaelyn Georgia

“Patricia is truly a joy. She makes Yoga fun and user friendly.After a morning session with her, I felt invigorated. Her energy was contagious. It was a healthy and positive way to start the day. Thank you Patricia.”
Jane Kos, Language Instructor



Seven Steps to Boost Vitality

Join the fun at the Gourmet Vegetarian Dinners in Palo Alto!   foot steps
Monday January 26, 2014   
Presentation 8pm
Patricia Becker speaks on Seven Steps to Boost Your Vitality

Make 2015 the most joyous year of your life? What is holding you back? The first step is laughter, which, as it turns out, is a very powerful way to stimulate and invigorate our immune system, fundamental to our health.

All of the steps are Easy, Free, and Powerful. Acting together they provide a powerful arsenal of tools to overcome blockages, freeing us to experience the joyful life that each of us is entitled to.

Patricia Becker teaches yoga for Stanford University School of Medicine Health Improvement Program.  She managed Common Ground Garden Supply for 14 years, and the Gourmet Vegetarian Dinners for several years. She has held a variety of positions at Hidden Villa Farm and Wilderness Preserve. She served on the Ecology Action Board of Directors for many years and the Ecological Farming Association Board of Directors as Secretary.

Patricia provides Wellness Coaching for Business Professionals using an integrated approach Nutrition Yoga and breath.

Speakers receive a gratuity from the audience; please show your support and appreciation with a donation ($5-10 suggested).

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Dinner Menu Middle Eastern Favorites $18  Chef James Holloway

Make Dinner Reservations by 9:30am January 26th by calling 650-599-3320

See you at the First Baptist Church, 305 North California Avenue at Bryant, Palo Alto.