On this episode, Kristine shares her experience with a regular Japa meditation practice (mantra & mala) and also "how-to" hints for beginners. Derya clarifies the difference between concentration, contemplation, and insight when it comes to sitting in your practice. And we both agree why these heady times call for a practice like this.
Japa meditation tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQWQtc4g3r0
Derya's "Healthy" Grain Free Cookies
Grain-free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
Prep Time: 8 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Ready in: 18 min
Yield: 14 1" cookies
Ingredients
1 16 oz can can chickpeas, well-rinsed.
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup natural peanut butter, SunButter Natural or almond butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup protein powder (I use unflavored pea protein)
a pinch of salt if your peanut butter doesn't have salt in it
1/2 cup chocolate chips (use vegan and dairy-free chocolate
chips, if needed)
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F / 175°C. Combine all the
ingredients, except for the chocolate chips, in a food processor