Oct 30, 2024
Meditation is simply a tool not an end. In these challenging times, the need for inner peace, grounding, and centering in our lives—and for our mental health—has never been greater. But what exactly is meditation? In the West, the concept of meditation has often been adapted and diluted in various ways to serve personal wellness and achievement goals. However, meditation goes far beyond wellness. At its core, it is a practice that awakens you to your true nature and aligns you with your life’s mission. In this special podcast episode, I humbly offer answers to some of the most common questions I’ve received from clients and my community. Why has meditation become so popular today? I meditate, so what’s next? Let’s explore these questions from a Myoku perspective, a Zen mind-body practice designed to bring inner peace and self-realization. The 21st century is about connecting with the “Self”, rediscovering our true nature, expanding consciousness, and contributing to conscious evolution for humanity and the planet. It’s about embracing oneness as a new worldview—an awakening that is transforming our mindset, our relationship with ourselves, the environment, and the universe.
Viviane is the host of the podcast and founder of Myoku, a Zen mind-body alignment practice designed to cultivate inner peace and self-transformation for a meaningful life. She is a member of the Kwan Um School of Zen (USA) and her Buddhist name is Myong Oh. After teaching at university and working on Wall Street in New York City, Viviane chose to pursue her passion to inspire others to awaken, develop their inner leadership, embark on their transformative journeys to their life mission, and contribute to conscious living for a better world. Viviane is an affiliate of several international organizations, including Humanity’s Team.org.
Through her Myoku coaching, Viviane blends meditation practice with breathing techniques and martial arts movement to cultivate the chi, develop fluidity and grounding/centeredness. She has conducted Myoku workshops in the USA, Canada, France, and Norway. She holds a 2nd Dan in Kyokushin Karate (IKO) and a Tai Chi Chuan certificate from the New York Shaolin Center. Additionally, she is a Usui Reiki Master with a background in kinesiology.
Her writing portfolio includes numerous articles on meditation and spirituality published in online magazines like Sivana East, as well as a few novels blending Zen and fantasy. One of her works, The Three Desert Stones, inspired by her childhood in Morocco, is available on Amazon.
(www.myokucenter.com / myoku77@gmail.com)