Ep 12: The Art of Zen: How to curate a calm and tranquil mind in a chaotic modern world with Elena Brower

Today on the show we have Elena Brower. Elena is a bestselling Author, a Mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, and host of the Practice You Podcast. She has been teaching Asana Yoga since 1999, she studies and practices Zen meditation, she received the Buddhist Precepts from Roshi Joan Halifax and is now a candidate for Buddhist Chaplaincy, Elena offers her time in hospice and penitentiary settings as well as facilitating grief counselling for children.   In this conversation we dive deep into the art of Zen, Elena’s discovery of Yoga, Zen Buddhism, Zen Meditation, Parenting, Non-Violent Communication and so much more.    Elena is a beacon of light and her presence is inspiring! I had so much fun diving into her journey and sitting with her in conversation gave me so much to contemplate about what it is to be.    Thanks to our show sponsors; the amazing Rabbit Island Coffee from Mapua in Nelson. Their coffee is all hand roasted by a couple of amazing and inspiring human beings and im sure you’ll agree if you try it; thats it’s probably the best coffee in the country.