meditation

The Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation

Posted on May 7, 2020

in meditation, mindfulness, recovery activities

For some of us, meditation is not something we have ever considered doing. Although meditation has its roots in Eastern religion, it has become incredibly popular amongst all cultures as a health practice, without any spiritual connotations. Still, it can be a hard sell for...

Breathwork

Posted on June 25, 2018

in Addiction Rehab, breath, breathe, breathe control, meditation, sober breathing

by Lauren

Breathwork is an Ancient Active Breathing Practice used for healing blocks or stuck energy by moving the breath through physical, emotional or spiritual challenges. The breath bypasses the intellect and takes you on a journey where you are able to experience deep profound transformations. At AToN...

Poem About A Healthy Balanced Trinity

Posted on April 16, 2018

in balance, Balanced Living, emotional health, emotions, meditation

by Aton Center

Who’s this “we” that will rescue me From beneath this deep dark sea Not God nor Buddha will help me be To bring me back to sanity No, God or Buddha please let me be I need more time beneath the sea To find my way to restore me A healthy, balanced,...

Holistic Recovery

Posted on December 10, 2017

in acupuncture, addiction, addiction recovery, Holistic Healing, Holistic Services, holistic treatment, hypnotherapy, massage, meditation, Mental Health, spiritual health, spirituality, WATSU, Yoga

by Aton Center

The holistic approach to recovery addresses the needs of the whole person. In order to successfully treat the whole person, AToN Center focuses on a person’s physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and social needs. The way we address physical needs is through possible detoxification, medication, nutrition, sleep/rest...

Creativity And Problem Solving At AToN Center

Posted on November 23, 2017

in AToN Center, coping strategies, Joshua Persoff, meditation, mindfullness, recovery, stress, Stress Management

by Aton Center

At AToN Center the residents create beautiful floral arrangements as part of a mindfulness and meditation exercise. The exercise illustrates the unique way each individual approached problem solving. Residents find the opportunity to tap into their creativity, to embrace nature and its natural flow, and to...

Meditation, a Practice of Listening

Posted on November 15, 2017

in meditation

by Aton Center

Inhale through the nose, hold for a count of 4, exhale through the mouth… When we sit quietly and focus on the breath we might also add a feature of asking for guidance. If we are able to then stop and listen to what comes, to...

Benefits of Meditation

Posted on June 1, 2017

in anxiety, benefits of meditation, emotions, meditation, overcoming stress

by Aton Center

How would you like to: 1. Be calm 2. Be emotionally aware 3. Be more in control of your emotions 4. Be able to discover what is truly important in your life 5. Find out where you are in life ...

Using Meditation for Anxiety, Stress, and Panic Attacks

Posted on February 14, 2017

in anxiety, meditation

by Aton Center

A Lesson by Mingyur Rinpoche Panic attacks, acute moments of anxiety, can feel very threatening and crippling. Meditation is the practice of visiting, seeing, and identifying one’s thoughts, feelings, and opinions. How might you use meditation to help calm your anxiety, stress, or panic attacks? Tibetan Buddhist...

Benefits of Meditation in Recovery

Posted on February 9, 2017

in Dr Cassandra Cannon, Mayo Clinic, meditation, relaxation, Stress reduction

by Aton Center

At AToN Center, we strive to educate our residents on how to balance the mind, body and spirit. One important tool that many of our residents utilize is meditation. Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years, and for good reason! It can help with...

The Many Benefits of Practicing Meditation

Posted on February 26, 2016

in medication administration, meditation, mindfulness, self-control, serenity

by Aton Center

AToN Center prides itself on offering a holistic approach to maintain wellness in sobriety. Residents are afforded a host of recovery based practices, among them holistics that include: meditation, mindfulness, acupuncture, yoga and physical fitness. A recent New York Times article discusses recent scientific research...