The journey begins with resolve: landing in the practice, finding rhythm, and building a mantra of care.
Cultivating Curiosity and Kindness
100 Days of Care Practice Blog
Mantra and Lovingkindness as Protection
In our Day 1 session of the Autumn 2025 Live Cohort, Heather introduced the heart of the practice—choosing a simple personal mantra and bringing it into daily meditation as a way of resting in loving-kindness and protection.
The Five Hindrances to Mental Peace
What gets in the way of resting in peacefulness and calm? Sometimes it feels easy to settle, to be present, to practice. Other times, we feel scattered, restless, heavy, or filled with doubt. The Buddha described five hindrances that interfere with our clarity and drain energy.
Mindful Conduct
We can think of ethical self-discipline as mindfulness of our behavior. It happens in two parts: first, we become aware of how we think, speak, and act. Then, we apply conscious effort to align these with what leads to greater peace and well-being—for ourselves and those around us.
The Ease of Honesty
In both Buddhist practice and yoga, truthfulness (sacca or satya) is more than a moral guideline; it is a gateway to inner freedom. When we commit to honesty in thought, speech, and action, we begin to dissolve the illusions that bind us.
100 Days is a freely offered program of Stream Yoga + Meditation. Your generosity is deeply appreciated and makes it possible for the program to exist.
Weekly Classes
100 Days of Care Autumn 2025 Live Cohort, Tuesdays 8pm ET (60 mins), Sep 9-Dec 16, ONLINE ONLY— Sustain an ongoing practice of daily self-compassion. These weekly gatherings offer ongoing support, encouragement and an opportunity to connect with others. We will meditate and then discuss our practice in group or small groups.
Or join us for:
Insight Meditation, Wednesdays 7pm ET (75 mins), in person and online — Start and/or maintain a regular meditation practice. Each week, guided meditations are combined with instructions for bringing mindfulness into daily living.
Open to drop-in, these classes are offered freely, by donation.
Please pre-book HERE or email hello@gentlydownthestream.org with questions or help with booking.