Meditation: The Journey Within

— As a mother, Ingrid Marquez who has watched her son struggle with heroin addiction for almost 13 years, she understands the heartbreak, fear, guilt and the tremendous amount of stress and anxiety one lives with 24 hours a day. Years of trying to save her son, watching him deteriorate, seeing him going in and out of rehabs, jail and close to death, Ingrid realized that she had also lost herself in his addiction. How could she continue to help him or be there for her daughters if there was nothing left of her. This is when she began to go deeper into her studies of meditation and the practice. She knew in her heart this would be her saving grace and it was. Ingrid still of course worries and still cries at times but her practice keeps her present and in the moment. She no longer feels that she is falling into the depths of darkness and despair. She is living once again and so very grateful for all those who have helped her on her journey. One of the most important lessons that she has learned, is to be kind to yourself, honor your feelings, have boundaries and seek help to cope with the vast range of emotions that will come. Remember to take time for yourself and Just Breathe. You are doing your best, One breath at a time. Valeria Teles interviews Ingrid Marquez  — She is a Chopra Center Certified Meditation Instructor and creator of IM Meditation-In-Motion. Ingrid uses her expertise to gently guide students to a place of calm, where they can achieve internal peace and stillness. Through a carefully crafted method of teaching, she is able to connect with students, and customize the best type of meditation to suit their needs. She is compassionate, dedicated and passionate about the work that she does. Her holistic approach and connection to nature, helps promote an increased sense of wellbeing, and creates a space where students can express themselves freely; letting go of all anxiety, fear, and stress. Ingrid attributes her passion for teaching to her mentors and instructors who have guided her through this practice over the course of 20 years. She is extremely grateful for having been given the opportunity to study with such respected teachers as Dr. Deepak Chopra, Master Educator Roger Gabriel, Yogini Shambhavi, Dr. David Frawley, and Dr. Sheila Patel. To learn more about Ingrid Marquez and her work, please visit: ingridmarquezmeditation.com     — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.