Technically Spiritual

Here at Technically Spiritual, we stand in solidarity with the Black community and support #BlackLivesMatter. To generate love and compassion, host Prerna will be holding loving-kindness meditations on IG live, @technically.spiritual, at 3:30pm EST every Thursday in June. These will be donation based and all the proceeds from these classes will be going to @blackvisionscollective. Visit www.technically.spiritual/offerings for more information.

What does it really mean to “send good vibes”? Deeply impacted by the work of Dr. Larry Dossey, Prerna reflects on the healing power of intentional prayer. Prayer is now widely accepted in the medical community as a powerful healing modality, after hundreds of research studies have proven its efficacy. What is the key to unlock the magic of prayer? How do we approach praying in an authentic way that can not only help us through suffering, but deeply impact the well-being of others, even when we can’t be physically close to them.

Join Prerna for a loving-kindness meditation on Thursday May 21st, 2020 EST via Instagram Live @technically.spiritual.

Prerna leads a 15-minute guided mindfulness practice for relaxation. In this meditation, we allow our nervous system to relax by taking full conscious breaths into the whole body. Then, we rest with the breath, focusing on the present moment, gently guiding our attention back if we wander. We close with setting intentions for ourselves and share the positive vibrations out into our world.

In this episode, Prerna and Lauren discuss the psychological implications of social media. Social media is a complex mechanism that can greatly influence our well-being. How can we use it to promote equality, social justice, and elevate humanity without getting caught up in misinformation, deep division, and disconnection to our own selves? How can school systems implement media literacy to inform the next generation about how to maintain well-being and safety on the internet? How can we as adults use our technology mindfully to not only honor our own needs, but serve as role models for the kids in our life that look up to us?

Lauren Ross is a school psychologist and yoga teacher in Brooklyn, NY and a PhD candidate in school psychology at Fordham University. Born of a conviction that mindfulness should be accessible to everyone, as well as a possible tool for social justice, Lauren is currently researching mindfulness and restorative justice practices in schools.

Communication is the key channel through which we connect and develop relationships. In this episode, Prerna discusses how being deliberate about our daily communication can be a powerful spiritual practice that fosters compassion, presence, and awakening. She offers tools to approach speaking, listening, and digital communication through the lens of Buddhist philosophy.

Prerna interviews Mara Bishop (www.wholespirit.com) a shamanic practitioner, intuitive consultant, and teacher for over 20 years. They discuss Mara’s integrated approach to spiritual healing, personal growth, and emotional well-being. They talk about how to understand personal boundaries, how to strengthen our intuitive sense, and protect ourselves from compassion fatigue both in real life and virtually. Finally, they contemplate our relationship with nature and how we can use technology to awaken and heal our world.

Prerna discusses digital wellness and spirituality during the global coronavirus pandemic. She offers a spiritual response: the call to awaken. How do we navigate this time emotionally, preserve our attention, stay connected to others, and foster compassion?

An introduction to the mission of Technically Spiritual and an opportunity to meet your host, Prerna Manchanda. For more, visit www.technicallyspiritual.com or follow @techspiritpod on Twitter and @technically.spiritual on Instagram.

An introduction to the mission of Technically Spiritual and an opportunity to meet your host, Prerna Manchanda. For more, visit www.technicallyspiritual.com or follow @techspiritpod on Twitter and @technically.spiritual on Instagram.

An introduction to Technically Spiritual and opportunity to meet your host, Prerna Manchanda.

For more visit www.technicallyspiritual.com, twitter @techspiritpod, or instagram @technically.spiritual