The renoo mindfulness journal

Jul 30, 2021

But WHY be mindful?

Many studies show that a regular mindfulness meditation practice leads to so many benefits. Here are a few (...). However, it is on an emotional level that I see the most benefits from living a mindful life. It is also the area where students tell me they experience the greatest and most noticeable changes.

Jun 03, 2021

Meditation for Reducing Anxiety

The more we train the mind to notice the anxious stories that lock us in pain and give up the ghost on them, the happier we are in the rest of our life.

Mar 18, 2021

Mindfulness vs Meditation - Are They the Same or Different?

These days meditation has become all the rage. You would be hard-pressed to peruse the magazines at the supermarket without seeing someone espousing the benefits of mindfulness, at the very least. But aren’t those two terms the same - meditation and mindfulness? Not necessarily.

Lotus flowers in Hue, Vietnam - photo by ray jolicoeur - renoo blog post March 2021.

Mar 08, 2021

A Breath Meditation for Beginners

Okay - you’re interested in meditation and have no clue where to begin? Welcome.

Dec 30, 2018

5 Reasons Why You Should Never Set Another New Year’s Resolution

In the days following New Year’s, it will seem like every social media post is about resolutions. Some about setting them, others about breaking them. The fact is that fewer than 10% of people who make them keep them. I don’t think you should ever set them again. Here’s a handful of reasons why.

Dec 04, 2018

Creating Space Within Yourself Is the First Step to Well-Being

Well-being is firstly about learning how to show deep kindness to yourself. And this can start on your meditation cushion.

Nov 26, 2018

What 'Mindfully Made' Means

At renoo, we work to bring you goods that are purposefully produced. Our materials and labor are entirely traceable, from their origins all the way to your home meditation space. From farm to seat!

Photo of meditation room by Julie Marchand with renoo Dune natural color zaeu and zabuton

Nov 21, 2018

How to Create a Home Meditation Space

Setting a beautiful, relaxing and inviting home meditation space can encourage you to practice more consistently. Tips to turn your home into your sanctuary.