Today’s guest is Dr. Nina Smiley, Director of Mindfulness Programming at Mohonk Mountain House and co-author of The Three Minute Meditator (translated into 7 languages), Mindfulness in Nature, and MetaPhysical Fitness. Nina delights in sharing simple and effective mindfulness meditation techniques and philosophies that can be used by real people in real lives (when they really need it) - one moment at a time! As the Director of Mindfulness at New York's Historic Mohonk Mountain House, Nina presents programs and teaches private classes on mindfulness and wellness. She creates and leads special topic sessions that address issues including weight loss, insomnia, relationships, parenting, and more.
In a world with constant distractions that abound in modern life—from smartphones to social media—it is imperative we seek the solace and comfort of nature for our well-being. Nina's philosophy is rooted in giving guidance to mindfulness techniques that allow a meaningful way to nurture ourselves through a sense of spaciousness, calm, and connection with the out-of-doors. Nina’s work has been featured in The New York Times, O, The Oprah Magazine; Real Simple; Shape; Self; Huffington Post; InStyle; Organic Spa; Spafinder; Family Circle; and Prevention.
In our conversation, we discuss:
How there are many different ways to meditate, and incorporating a mindfulness practice into your life might be simpler than you thought
The components of mindfulness, how the breath can be used as a tool, and how we can get more curious - and less judgmental - about our thoughts
What creating more space even means, and how you can use nature to tap into this spaciousness, and have more of a sensory experience
The power of nature, the benefits of forest bathing, and how you can reap the benefits even when you might not live in an environment with a lot of nature
How to live more simply, learn to let go of things you don’t need, and free yourself from distraction
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