In this episode, meditation teacher and contemplative guide Kirat Randhawa joins us to share her story of stepping onto the contemplative path. Kirat first studied fashion and merchandising in London before moving to New York City, where she became acquainted with meditation and Tibetan Buddhism. She  joins Alexa to discuss the nuances of contemplative practice and how she personally navigates this transformative, challenging, and rewarding path. This is the stuff you likely won't hear in meditation class. In this episode we discuss: What to look for when seeking out a lineage or teacherWhy Kirat connected with Tibetan Buddhism, specificallyThe balance between discipline and easeCommon misconceptions about mindfulness, especially in regards to healing and traumaMoving through loneliness and confusion How to cultivate trust and confidenceWhy the dynamics in close relationships can change as you start meditatingRemoving the need to create a hierarchy of good and bad emotionsHow we identify the Self as a brand and how to move beyond thisWhat to do when you don't feel like doing your meditation practice that dayKirat's top advice for those on or embarking on this pathLinks and Resources: Kirat's websiteKirat on IG: @kiratrandhawaaaKirat's offerings on Alo MovesThupten PhuntsokHeal Haus

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