Author: Caren Prentice

What is Hamsa Meditation Center?

I love the symbolism of the Hamsa—a swan or gander—that always knows when and how to find its way home. In meditation, we learn—or you might say, we learn how to remember—to […]

Meditating With A Cougar

Part 1 This actually just happened. It’s a true story. It started with me loving to meditate in my backyard in the early summer mornings. I looked forward to waking […]

Thoughts are Things

This is a teaching Caren did several years ago. We think you’ll find its just as relevant today. Back

Agnieszka Miskiewicz

Agnieszka, affectionately known to her students as, Mishka, has been teaching HATHA YOGA since 2001. Not only does she teach her own students, she also teaches teachers.  She has been leading the Hatha Teacher Training Program at the Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago for the last 6 years.

Agnieszka’s teaching style balances gentle strength with inner softness. She combines an emphasis on alignment, with slow, mindful movement, and awareness of the breath, to help you release unnecessary tension in the body and bring calmness to your mind. 

Darcey Bone

Darcey (she/her) found her way out of anxiety and depression through mindfulness practices. Her meditation journey has evolved into a spiritual practice that brings her both contentment and opportunities for self-exploration. After learning and practicing mindfulness for a few years, Darcey began studying with Caren Prentice in 2018. Sharing what she has learned about these ancient teaching and techniques — that are still having a profound impact today — is both compelling and rewarding.

February 4

Here are the videos from Week Three. There are two videos. One of the class and the other is the Q & A. David has prepared two pdfs for you. […]

January 28

Here are your videos for Week Two! The second video is the after-class Q&A with questions about houses and rulerships, why there can be more than one sign in a […]

January 21

Here’s the video of our first class. Enjoy!   

Three Part Breath: 4:46 min

Benefits: Also known as deep abdominal breathing or diaphragmatic breathing, tradition says the benefits of this breath include heavy oxidation of the blood—which is extremely beneficial for overall health—and purifying […]

Relaxation Breath: 4:40 min

 Benefits: Soothes the nerves; reduces blood pressure, and trains us to relax the body at will—which is essential for reducing stress and improving sleep.

TUTORIAL ~ Counting Breath

 Benefits: Takes us out of the thoughts in our heads and brings us completely into the present moment. Excellent for calming the mind, alleviating fear, worry and anxiety. Reduces […]

Sipping Breath: 3:22 min

Benefits: Activates the liver, reduces phlegm and bile, and improves digestion. Relieves cravings, hunger and thirst. Cools the body. Prevents high blood pressure (but doesn’t cure it). Sipping Breath is […]