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| Painting a Bookstore in Ashland + My Favorite Buddhist Books for Meditation | 11 juin 2026 | 00:14:27 | |
special bookstore in Ashland, Oregon while I talk about what makes this place unique: its focus on mystical and spiritual books, its calm atmosphere, and its slow-living aesthetic.During the painting, I share why this bookstore feels different from regular shops and recommend books that are great for learning meditation and understanding Buddhist philosophy. If you enjoy watching my painting process videos and you’re interested in Buddhism, meditation, or contemplative reading, this video is for you. Suscribe to the newsletter: Support: https://contemplarte.org/en/donate/ More tools: https://linktr.ee/almadharma https://almaya.substack.com/ connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.dharma_ FB https://www.facebook.com/AlmaDharmaArt Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Buy me a coffee: https://www.kofi.com/alma | |||
| How to Use Artificial Intelligence Ethically | 23 mai 2026 | 00:09:09 | |
In this episode, we reflect on the paradox of artificial intelligence: how the same tool can either help us or destroy us. We talk about ethics, the Buddha’s teaching, and the responsibility to use technology with wisdom. We consider how to support the collective good and take responsibility for the small, concrete decisions through which the future is also shaped. Suscribe to the newsletter: Support: https://contemplarte.org/en/donate/ More tools: connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.dharma_ FB https://www.facebook.com/AlmaDharmaArt X: https://x.com/AlmaAyon Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Buy me a coffee: https://www.kofi.com/alma | |||
| Stop living in Autopilot: How Art and Meditation Helped Me Reclaim My Life | 16 mai 2026 | 00:07:58 | |
This is a quiet reflection on mindfulness, slow living, meditation practice, art, awareness, and the courage to live with intention instead of habit.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, creatively blocked, or caught in the rush of everyday life, this video is an invitation to pause, breathe, and come back to yourself.Topics in this episode include meditation, living with awareness, inner freedom, creativity, simple living, contemplative practice, and reclaiming your life from autopilot.Suscribe to the newsletter:http://eepurl.com/bMFtmzPrints for salehttps://alma-ayon.pixels.comOriginal watercolors for salehttps://www.etsy.com/mx/shop/AlmaYaeliArtOrder a watercolorhttp://ko-fi.com/alma/commissionsWebsite Watercolors and notebooks:https://illustrations.ayon.mehttps://linktr.ee/almailustraSubscribe to the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/168Yo34Q0riFOQ4RxP2d6UTutorialsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayonSupport: https://contemplarte.org/en/donate/More tools: http://contemplarte.org/enhttps://linktr.ee/almadharmahttps://linktr.ee/almailustrahttps://almaya.substack.com/connectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.dharma_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.yaeliFB https://www.facebook.com/AlmaDharmaArtX: https://x.com/AlmaAyonPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayonBuy me a coffee: https://www.kofi.com/alma | |||
| A Mother’s Day Meditation for Tired Moms | 10 mai 2026 | 00:06:43 | |
n this guided meditation for tired and overwhelmed moms, I invite you to pause, breathe, and come back to yourself.This Mother’s Day special is a gentle space to release stress, soften the body, calm the mind, and reconnect with a sense of inner peace. If you’ve been holding a lot, giving a lot, and feeling mentally or emotionally exhausted, this practice is here to offer you a few minutes of rest, presence, and care.This meditation is for any mom who needs a moment to slow down, let go of pressure, and remember that she also deserves tenderness, space, and calm.Suscribe to the newsletter:http://eepurl.com/bMFtmzSubscribe to the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/168Yo34Q0riFOQ4RxP2d6USupport: https://contemplarte.org/en/donate/More tools: http://contemplarte.org/enhttps://linktr.ee/almadharmahttps://almaya.substack.com/connectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.dharma_FB https://www.facebook.com/AlmaDharmaArtX: https://x.com/AlmaAyonPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayonBuy me a coffee: https://www.kofi.com/alma | |||
| Sketching in Nature & Bringing Spring Into My Creative Space | Studio Makeover | 07 mai 2026 | 00:10:27 | |
I spent some time sketching in nature and letting myself slow down, just observing small details and being present with what I was seeing.Later, I brought that same feeling back with me and started refreshing my space, making small changes to invite a bit of spring indoors. This turned into a gentle art studio makeover, reshaping my environment to feel more calm, light, and inspiring.This video is a glimpse into that rhythm, where sketching, walking, and creating all blend into one quiet, mindful flow. Suscribe to the newsletter:http://eepurl.com/bMFtmzPrints for salehttps://alma-ayon.pixels.comOriginal watercolors for salehttps://www.etsy.com/mx/shop/AlmaYael...Order a watercolorhttp://ko-fi.com/alma/commissionsWebsite Watercolors and notebooks:https://illustrations.ayon.mehttps://linktr.ee/almailustraTutorialsPatreon: / almaayon support: ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/almaSubscribe to the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/168Yo34...connectInstagram: / alma.yaeli FB / almadharmaart https://x.com/AlmaAyonPatreon: / almaayon Buy me a cofee: https://www.kofi.com/alma | |||
| Sketching by the Lake in South Lake Tahoe. Quiet Days | 01 mai 2026 | 00:16:55 | |
A slow journey from South Lake Tahoe, visiting Emerald Bay and Angora Lakes while spending time sketching in nature.This episode follows a quiet journey through these landscapes, where I pause to observe, walk, and draw what I see. Sketching becomes a way of being present with the environment rather than trying to capture it, allowing the experience of place to unfold naturally. A gentle slow living diary of days spent in nature—moving between water, mountains, and stillness, with the sketchbook as a companion for attention and presence. Suscribe to the newsletter: Prints for sale Original watercolors for sale https://www.etsy.com/mx/shop/AlmaYaeliArt Order a watercolor http://ko-fi.com/alma/commissions Website Watercolors and notebooks: Tutorials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon support: ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/168Yo34Q0riFOQ4RxP2d6U connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.yaeli FB https://www.facebook.com/AlmaDharmaArt Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Buy me a coffee: https://www.kofi.com/alma | |||
| One Week Camping at Fallen Leaf, LAKE TAHOE | Watercolor Sketching, Slow Living | Part 1 | 02 sept. 2025 | 00:09:37 | |
🎨 Watch the playlist for the upcoming videos of the series here: [insert playlist link]🌿 Join my newsletter for updates and inspiration: http://eepurl.com/bMFtmzJoin my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon I spent a full week camping by the quiet shores of Fallen Leaf Lake in Lake Tahoe, surrounded by pine trees, fresh mountain air, and the rhythm of nature. During those slow days, I sketched, painted watercolors, and allowed myself to settle into the simple pace of outdoor living. This video is Part 1 of my camping and sketching series — a glimpse into my days by the lake, where art, nature, and reflection naturally blended together. More videos from this trip are coming soon, and you can find them all in my Travel Playlist. If you enjoy slow living, mindful travel, watercolor sketching, and reflections on life, I think you’ll feel at home here. 🎨 Watch the playlist for the upcoming videos of the series here: [insert playlist link] Every week we have Group Session, where we meditate together, share and answer questions, online on ZoomJoin my Patreon to gain access: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Suscribe to the newsletter:http://eepurl.com/bMFtmz Subscribe to the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/168Yo34Q0riFOQ4RxP2d6U More meditationshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKuIINnfIDIZh3DZvpzGpQ-jntbe4qVqn and tools: http://contemplarte.org/enhttps://linktr.ee/almadharma Join our community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connectInstagram: [https://www.instagram.com/alma.](https://www.instagram.com/alma.dharma_)yaeliFB https://www.facebook.com/AlmaDharmaArtX: https://x.com/AlmaAyonPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon | |||
| What Truly Defines a Dharma Practitioner? (It’s Not What You Think) | 30 mai 2025 | 00:05:06 | |
In this short episode, I explore a powerful teaching from the Lamrim tradition that outlines the three levels of Buddhist practitioners: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. But what really makes the difference between them? It’s not knowledge, technique, or even time—it’s motivation. Whether you're just starting to meditate or have been on the path for years, this reflection invites you to reconnect with the why behind your practice. Let’s return to the heart of Dharma and explore how motivation shapes our entire spiritual journey. Every week we have online group for guided meditation, talk and discussion. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Subscribe to the newsletter: You can also see these recordings in video format on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlmaAyonArtMeditations More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.ayon/ FB https://www.facebook.com/contemplarte.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon Support Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma | |||
| Record Your Life in a Sketchbook | Creative Journaling | 04 mars 2025 | 00:06:00 | |
Record Your Life in a Sketchbook, with Drawings, and Writing ✍️✨ Transform every moment into a meaningful experience through creative journaling. A sketchbook is not just a place to capture ideas but a powerful tool to observe more mindfully, connect with the present, and express your creativity without judgment. Drawing and writing help you capture emotions, landscapes, and memories in a unique and personal way. Whether in a café, on a trip, or during your daily life, each page becomes a reflection of your inner world. 🌿📖 Explore, create, and let your sketchbook tell your story. Learn Step by StepHave access to all my tutorials on drawing, watercolor, abstract painting, articles, meditations, list of materials, behind the scenes, recommendations, etc. Join me on Patreon.com/almaayon | |||
| 2024 Recap, Resetting for a Transformative 2025 | 02 janv. 2025 | 00:10:24 | |
Look back at your year and celebrate the meaningful moments. Close a cicle and keep the lessons you learned. Receive the New Year 2025 with an open heart.
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| Meditation: Deep relaxation 8 MIN | Mindfulness of breathing, 5 sensory fields, Presence | 12 déc. 2024 | 00:08:10 | |
Experience deep relaxation in just 8 minutes with this guided meditation focused on mindfulness of breathing and the 5 sensory fields. This session will help you cultivate presence, reduce stress, and promote inner calm. Perfect for beginners or anyone seeking a moment of peace, this meditation guides you through breath awareness and sensory mindfulness to enhance your well-being. Use this quick meditation to reconnect with your body, calm your mind, and find balance in the present moment. Ideal for relieving anxiety, improving focus, and achieving a state of deep relaxation.
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| Exploring Xochicalco and painting watercolor | 08 déc. 2024 | 00:08:19 | |
An exploration to the archeological site of Xochicalco, an ancient civilization. Leave your comments on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AlmaAyon Every week we have guided meditation, talk and discussion. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to my newsletter: More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.dharma_/ FB https://www.facebook.com/contemplarte.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon | |||
| Meditation: Full-body awareness 7 min | 20 sept. 2024 | 00:07:20 | |
Meditation is a holistic practice that engages the entire body, allowing us to cultivate awareness and harmony within ourselves. As we settle into a comfortable position, we begin by grounding ourselves through the sensations of our feet touching the floor or the support of a chair. With each breath, we invite a gentle relaxation to flow through our limbs, releasing tension from our shoulders, arms, and hands. Our spine naturally aligns, promoting an open heart and clear mind. As we deepen our focus, we can feel the rhythm of our breath synchronizing with the subtle movements of our abdomen and chest, bringing us into a state of calm presence. By incorporating this full-body awareness, meditation becomes a profound journey that connects our physical sensations with our thoughts and emotions, fostering a sense of unity and tranquility.
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| Self-Referential Meditation by Jacobo Grinberg with Vipassana | 30 août 2024 | 00:15:54 | |
Self-referential meditation, developed by Jacobo Grinberg, and the Vipassana technique from Buddhism share a common focus on inner observation and mindfulness, though they differ in methodology and specific approach. While self-referential meditation centers on the holistic integration of the self through the observation of thoughts, emotions, and sensations, Vipassana emphasizes the observation of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness (body, sensations, mind, and phenomena) to develop deep understanding and equanimity, as well as a path towards understanding impermanence and reducing suffering. Although each has its own approach, both aim to foster greater awareness, understanding, and emotional well-being through meditative practice. Leave your comments on youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AlmaAyon Every week we have guided meditation, talk and discussion. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to my newsletter: More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.dharma_/ FB https://www.facebook.com/contemplarte.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon Support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma | |||
| Relaxing journaling and sketchbook sumi-e inspiration | Slow living | 23 août 2024 | 00:12:58 | |
There's something incredibly soothing about sitting down with a cup of tea and a blank sketchbook page, ready to let your creativity flow. I've embraced the art of slow living, finding inspiration in the peaceful practice of filling my sketchbook with a blend of journaling, drawings, and stamped designs. Inspired by the minimalism of sumi-e—though I’m no expert—I’ve discovered that incorporating its serene, understated style into my sketches brings a new level of calm to the process. This ritual has become a cherished part of my slow living routine, helping me unwind and express myself in a relaxing, mindful way. If you're looking for a creative outlet that blends mindfulness with art, this might just be the perfect way to start experiencing the peacefulness of slow living and creative expression. Have access to all my tutorials on drawing, watercolor, abstract painting, articles, meditations, list of materials, behind the scenes, recommendations, etc. Join me on Patreon: / almaayon Remember to allow your inner artist to express itself. Painting and drawing have great benefits: - We enter a meditative state, since we can flow in the present while we paint. - Promotes stress and anxiety relief. - Expands creative growth. - Strengthens memory. - Improves motor skills and problem solving. - Cultivate emotional growth. - Stimulates an optimistic attitude. Website Watercolors and notebooks: https://dreamlike.us INSTAGRAM: / almawatercolors Prints for sale https://dreamlike.us/prints/ Original watercolors for sale https://ko-fi.com/alma/shop Order a watercolor http://ko-fi.com/alma/commissions Tutorials Patreon: / almaayon ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma | |||
| The Art of Slow Living and How it Changed my Life | 16 août 2024 | 00:11:02 | |
Living Slowly, or Slow Living, is a movement that more and more people are adopting. Find out what it is and if it's something that could significantly change your life. Prints for sale https://alma-ayon.pixels.com Original watercolors for sale https://ko-fi.com/alma/shop Order a watercolor http://ko-fi.com/alma/commissions Tutorials ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon | |||
| Latest Total Solar Eclipse in Mexico, Painting, and Cabin in the Woods | 10 août 2024 | 00:17:36 | |
I experienced the total solar eclipse from the shores of a tranquil lake in Mexico, where I found inspiration to paint while contemplating this unique natural phenomenon. The connection with nature in that specific setting led me to explore how art and meditation can intertwine, offering an introspective and creative experience that I captured in my work. Prints for sale https://alma-ayon.pixels.com Original watercolors for sale https://ko-fi.com/alma/shop Order a watercolor http://ko-fi.com/alma/commissions Tutorials ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon | |||
| Gratitude Meditation | 29 avr. 2024 | 00:09:53 | |
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| Morning mindfulness meditation | 21 avr. 2024 | 00:06:55 | |
Help me keep offering free meditations by joining my community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Every week we have Group Session, where we meditate together, share and answer questions, online on Zoom Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to the newsletter: Subscribe to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/peaceandmind More meditations https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKuIINnfIDIZh3DZvpzGpQ-jntbe4qVqn and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en | |||
| Lessons from autumn and reflecting on life and burnout | 16 mars 2024 | 00:20:23 | |
Through my walks in nature this autumn, I learned valuable lessons about life and about myself. Contemplating the forest gave me peace; painting the autumn leaves became a moving meditation, each brushstroke a reflection on the ephemeral beauty of existence. Watching the river, with its constant flow, reminded me that change is the only constant in life. This journey and learning became my personal digital detox, an antidote against burnout, and a strategy to find inner calm. Sharing these experiences is like opening a window to my soul, inviting others to find peace in nature, creativity in art, and serenity in living slowly. Learn step by step with instructions and list of materials and have access to all my tutorials on drawing, watercolor, abstract painting, articles, meditations, behind the scenes, material recommendations, etc. Join me on Patreon or Ko-Fi. Here are the links. ko-fi: https://www.kofi.com/soul Patreon: / almaayon Remember to allow your inner artist to express itself. Painting and drawing have great benefits: - We enter a meditative state, since we can flow in the present while we paint. - Promotes stress and anxiety relief. - Expands creative growth. - Strengthens memory. - Improves motor skills and problem solving. - Cultivate emotional growth. - Stimulates an optimistic attitude. Website Watercolors and notebooks: https://dreamlike.us INSTAGRAM: / almawatercolors Suscribe to the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bMFtmz Prints for sale https://alma-ayon.pixels.com Original watercolors for sale https://ko-fi.com/alma/shop Order a watercolor http://ko-fi.com/alma/commissions Tutorials ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma Patreon: / almaayon Join our community: / 267286877290530 connect Instagram: / alma.ayon FB / almaayonofficial Twitter: / almaayon Patreon: / almaayon | |||
| Meditation: The 3 Characteristics of Reality | 3 Marks of Existence | 11 janv. 2024 | 00:17:36 | |
Meditation in Buddhist philosophy deeply explores the Three Characteristics of Reality, also known as the Three Marks of Existence: impermanence (anicca), suffering or unsatisfactoriness (dukkha), and non-self (anatta). Impermanence highlights the transient nature of all things, where every phenomenon is in a constant state of flux. Suffering or unsatisfactoriness is the acknowledgment that life involves suffering, stress, and dissatisfaction, often due to clinging to impermanent things. The concept of non-self challenges the notion of a permanent, unchanging self, suggesting that what we consider the 'self' is a collection of changing phenomena. Meditative practices in this context focus on deeply understanding these characteristics, leading to a profound realization of the true nature of reality, fostering detachment, and culminating in spiritual liberation. Help me keep offering free meditations by joining my community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon If you have any questions or requests for topics for meditations or reflections, leave them in the comments. Every week we have Group Session, where we meditate together, share and answer questions, online on Zoom Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bMFtmz | |||
| Morning routine 5am slow living, meditation and creativity | 19 oct. 2023 | 00:05:40 | |
In this vlog I share my morning routine that begins around 5 in the morning, and in which I incorporate meditation, yoga, workout and painting, and share a bit about my life as an artist and meditation teacher.
I hope this inspires you to make time for the things that are most important in your life.
Upcoming human figure drawing workshop with the model Aileen Kent who appears in this video. We will do a Halloween theme. In person and online. 4 Nov 11-13:30 info@contemplarte.org
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| Meditation 5 min of Concentration and Mindfulness | 05 oct. 2023 | 00:05:08 | |
Single-pointed attention meditation and mindfulness are two complementary approaches to cultivating presence and mental well-being. While one-pointed attention focuses on keeping the mind fixed on a single object, such as the breath or a mantra, to develop concentration and calm, mindfulness involves an open, non-judgmental awareness of present experiences. Both techniques teach us to be completely in the present moment, thereby reducing stress and improving mental clarity. Practicing these methods regularly can lead to greater self-understanding and a sense of balance in everyday life. Every week we have Group Session, where we meditate together, share and answer questions, online on Zoom Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bMFtmz Subscribe to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/peaceandmind More meditations https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKuIINnfIDIZh3DZvpzGpQ-jntbe4qVqn and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en https://linktr.ee/alma.ayon Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.ayon/ FB https://www.facebook.com/AlmaAyonOfficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon | |||
| What is Karma? The Law of Cause and Effect in Buddhism | 26 sept. 2023 | 00:09:17 | |
How Karma works? Karma in Buddhism is the intriguing law of cause and effect that shapes your life based on your actions. Good decisions reward you with positive experiences, while bad ones have repercussions. Ever wonder how karma impacts your journey through life and even future incarnations? It's more than just "what goes around, comes around." Every week we have online group for guided meditation, talk and discussion. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Subscribe to the newsletter: You can also see these recordings in video format on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlmaAyonArtMeditations More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.ayon/ FB https://www.facebook.com/contemplarte.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon Support Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma | |||
| Meditation: Rest in the present with full attention and mindfulness | 18 sept. 2023 | 00:08:35 | |
In this guided meditation, we scan our body to reach a deep relaxation and connect with our breathing, to then practice mindfulness, and cultivate presence while we rest. Leave your comments on youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/AlmaAyonArtMeditations Every week we have guided meditation, talk and discussion. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to my newsletter: More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.ayon/ FB https://www.facebook.com/contemplarte.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon Support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma | |||
| Painting Bali | Ubud Monkey Sanctuary | 05 sept. 2023 | 00:08:03 | |
join me as I bring the enchanting landscapes of Bali to life on to paper with watercolors. As I layer each stroke, I'll share some of my most cherished memories from my time living in this tropical paradise, where I was in toch with nature throu art, meditation and yoga. We take a journey to Ubud's famous Monkey Forest Sanctuary, where lush forests meet playful primates surrounded by forest and temples. This painting isn't just about capturing a scene; it's about an experience. Perhaps this will inspire your own artistic journey. Remember to allow your inner artist to express itself. Painting and drawing have great benefits: - We enter a meditative state, since we can flow in the present while we paint. - Promotes stress and anxiety relief. - Expands creative growth. - Strengthens memory. - Improves motor skills and problem solving. - Cultivate emotional growth. - Stimulates an optimistic attitude. Website Watercolors and notebooks: https://dreamlike.us INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dreamlike.us Prints for sale https://alma-ayon.pixels.com Original watercolors for sale https://ko-fi.com/alma/shop Order a watercolor http://ko-fi.com/alma/commissions Tutorials ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon | |||
| Sleep Deeply Relaxed: Meditation for Insomnia & Stress Relief | 28 août 2023 | 00:17:30 | |
Struggling to fall asleep or just need a moment of deep rest? This guided meditation is designed to help you achieve profound relaxation even if sleep eludes you. Find yourself drifting into sleep, while finding significant relief from stress. With this technique you will learn to relax your mind and body, and discover how to move your vital energy or 'Prana,' into your Navel Chakra. Experience a new level of restfulness and recharge your well-being. Share with us your experience doing this meditation. Leave me your comments on youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/AlmaAyonArtMeditations Every week we have guided meditation, talk and discussion. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to my newsletter: More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.ayon/ FB https://www.facebook.com/contemplarte.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon Support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma | |||
| The 3 characteristics of Reality | 13 juil. 2023 | 00:05:34 | |
Buddha taught that everything in reality has 3 characteristics or 3 marks. Share with us your experience doing the meditation and listening to the discussion. If you have any questions or requests for topics for meditations or reflections, leave them in the YT video comments. Every week we have online group for guided meditation, talk and discussion. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Subscribe to the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bMFtmz You can also see these recordings in video format on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlmaAyonArtMeditations More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.ayon/ FB https://www.facebook.com/contemplarte.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon Support Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma | |||
| Investigating the Mind | 06 juil. 2023 | 00:07:18 | |
Reflection about THE MIND how to observe it and question it. Listen to the meditation we did before the discussion, it's on a previous episode. Share with us your experience doing the meditation and listening to the discussion. If you have any questions or requests for topics for meditations or reflections, leave them in the YT video comments. Every week we have online group for guided meditation, talk and discussion. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Subscribe to the newsletter: You can also see these recordings in video format on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlmaAyonArtMeditations More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.ayon/ FB https://www.facebook.com/contemplarte.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon Support Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma | |||
| Life of a nomad Painter | 29 juin 2023 | 00:03:36 | |
If you have any questions or requests for topics for meditations or reflections, leave them in the comments. Every week we have online group for guided meditation, talk and discussion. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Subscribe to the newsletter: You can also see these recordings in video format on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlmaAyonArtMeditations More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.ayon/ FB https://www.facebook.com/contemplarte.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon Support Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma | |||
| Meditation Investigating the Mind | 18 juin 2023 | 00:14:47 | |
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| Understanding Karma's Influence on Our Lives | 20 avr. 2023 | 00:14:04 | |
A reflection about Karma, causes and consequences. Being free from suffering and cultivating happiness. Share with us your experience. If you have any questions or requests for topics for meditations or contemplations, leave them in the comments. Join our weekly meditation and discussion group. Every week we meet via Zoom. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bMFtmz Subscribe to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/peaceandmind More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/enhttps://linktr.ee/alma.ayon Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/26728... connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.ayon/ FB https://www.facebook.com/AlmaAyonOffi... Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon | |||
| 10 Minutes Meditation | 28 févr. 2023 | 00:09:52 | |
10 minute guided meditation. Settle your body and mind in the present. Share with us your experience doing this meditation. Every week we have guided meditation, talk and discussion. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to my newsletter: More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.ayon/ FB https://www.facebook.com/contemplarte.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon Support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma | |||
| How to Transform Attachment | 28 janv. 2023 | 00:13:29 | |
A reflection about on Transforming Attachment. Being free from suffering and cultivating detachment and equanimity. Listen to the meditation we did before the discussion, it's on the previous episode. Share with us your experience doing the meditation and listening to the discussion. If you have any questions or requests for topics for meditations or reflections, leave them in the comments. Every week we have online group for guided meditation, talk and discussion. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Subscribe to the newsletter: You can also see these recordings in video format on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlmaAyonArtMeditations More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.ayon/ FB https://www.facebook.com/contemplarte.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon Support Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma | |||
| MEDITATION for TRANSFORMING ATTACHMENT | 27 déc. 2022 | 00:19:09 | |
In this meditation we focus on Transforming Attachment. You can do a few minutes of calming the mind at the beginning or jump to the main topic on the next timestamps. 0:00 Calm abiding meditation (Shamatha) 07:25 Transforming Attachment meditation 18:09 Dedication Every week we have guided meditation, talk and discussion. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to the newsletter: More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.ayon/ FB https://www.facebook.com/contemplarte.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon Support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma | |||
| Productivity is Laziness. Find out Why. | 07 nov. 2022 | 00:07:30 | |
What is your relationship with productivity? Subscribe to the newsletter: You can also see these recordings in video format on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlmaAyonArtMeditations More meditations, reflections and tools: Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.ayon/ FB https://www.facebook.com/contemplarte.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon Support Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma What was your experience listening to this topic? | |||
| How we project permanence and distort reality | 31 oct. 2022 | 00:10:22 | |
We're constantly exaggerating and projecting unrealistic expectations on reality. We project permanence and other cognitive filters. How can we deconstruct this habit? Listen to the meditation we did before the discussion, it's on the previous episode. Share with us your experience doing the meditation and listening to the discussion. If you have any questions or requests for topics for meditations or reflections, leave them in the comments. Every week we have online group for guided meditation, talk and discussion. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Subscribe to the newsletter: You can also see these recordings in video format on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlmaAyonArtMeditations More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.ayon/ FB https://www.facebook.com/contemplarte.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon Support Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma What was your experience listening to this topic? | |||
| The Ache of Attachment | 24 oct. 2022 | 00:08:31 | |
We reflect on how to remove the pain caused by attachment and be free. Listen to the meditation we did before the discussion, it's on the previous episode. Share with us your experience doing the meditation and listening to the discussion. If you have any questions or requests for topics for meditations or reflections, leave them in the comments. Every week we have online group for guided meditation, talk and discussion. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Subscribe to the newsletter: You can also see these recordings in video format on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlmaAyonArtMeditations More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.ayon/ FB https://www.facebook.com/contemplarte.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon Support Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma What was your experience listening to this topic? | |||
| Meditation for Taking the Ache of Attachment | 08 juin 2022 | 00:33:57 | |
First a few minutes of mindfulness meditation to calm the mind followed by an analytical meditation to understand how to take the ache of attachment Every week we have guided meditation, talk and discussion. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to my newsletter: More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.ayon/ FB https://www.facebook.com/contemplarte.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon Support Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/alma | |||
| Meditation for the peace of Ukraine and Russia | 09 mars 2022 | 00:43:13 | |
First a few minutes of shamatha meditation to calm the mind followed by an analytical meditation. Witnessing the current war on Ukraine, we try to understand the main underlying cause of this conflict and all the suffering that comes from it. To listen to the discussion we had about the peace of Russia and Ukraine after the meditation, it’s on the previous episode or follow this link: Share with us your experience doing the meditation and listening the follow up discussion. Every week we have guided meditation, talk and discussion. Sundays 1 pm PT, 3pm CT, 4pm EST. On Zoom Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to my newsletter: More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect | |||
| Reflections on why Russia invaded Ukraine and what can we do about it | 08 mars 2022 | 00:35:24 | |
Witnessing the current war on Ukraine, we try to understand the main underlying cause of this conflict and all the suffering that comes from it. To listen to the meditation we did for the peace of Russia and Ukraine, on the next episode or following this link: Share with us your experience, listening to these reflection and doing the meditation. If you have any questions or requests for topics for meditations or contemplations, leave them in the comments. This was recorded during a live session on our weekly meditation and discussion group. Every week we meet via Zoom. Currently on Sundays 1 pm PT, 3pm CT, 4pm EST. On Zoom. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Subscribe to my newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bMFtmz More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alma.ayon/ FB https://www.facebook.com/contemplarte... Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlmaAyon Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon | |||
| Mind is the Source of Happiness and Pain | Contemplation and Discussion | 23 févr. 2022 | 00:37:18 | |
Do the meditation on the previous episode. This is the follow up discussion and contemplation. Every week we have guided meditation, talk and discussion. Sundays 1 pm PT, 3pm CT, 4pm EST. On Zoom Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 | |||
| Meditation: Mind is the Source of Happiness and Pain | 23 févr. 2022 | 00:26:09 | |
First a few minutes of shamatha meditation to calm the mind followed by an analytical meditation to understand how the mind is the Mind is the Source of our own happiness and suffering. Every week we have guided meditation, talk and discussion. Sundays 1 pm PT, 3pm CT, 4pm EST. On Zoom Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 | |||
| Meditation for global consciousness | 09 févr. 2022 | 00:25:06 | |
Share with us your experience doing this meditation. If you have any questions or requests for topics for meditations or contemplations, leave them in the comments. Every Sunday we have weekly guided meditation, talk and discussion. 1 pm PT, 3pm CT, 4pm EST. On Zoom Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 | |||
| The 8 Mundane Concerns | Meditation and Discussion | 09 févr. 2022 | 01:13:54 | |
Share with us your experience doing this meditation. If you have any questions or requests for topics for meditations or contemplations, leave them in the comments. Every Sunday we have weekly guided meditation, talk and discussion. 1 pm PT, 3pm CT, 4pm EST. On Zoom Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 | |||
| Why suicide is not a good idea | 08 févr. 2022 | 00:22:00 | |
Recently we heard of two famous people who committed suicide. Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade. Let's reflect on why suicide is not a good idea. I would love to hear your point of view on the comments. | |||
| How to develop Concentration and Wisdom | 08 févr. 2022 | 00:09:54 | |
Learn about the meditations for developing concentration and wisdom. | |||
| Mindfulness and Shamatha meditations | 08 févr. 2022 | 00:31:19 | |
On this episode you will learn what Mindfulness really is and how it relates to Shamatha meditation. | |||
| What is meditation? | 08 févr. 2022 | 00:20:36 | |
In this episode we talk about meditation in general and some types of meditation in particular. contemplate.org/en | |||