Bart van Melik

Bart van Melik, a Dharma teacher and guiding teacher at NYC’s Community Meditation Center who calls himself a 'worry warrior.' He shares practical tools for when the mind spirals at 4 AM. Short practices like pausing, asking "what is this?", and saying "this wants to be seen right now." He also stresses the power of kindness, investigating aversion, and leaning on community.

Bart van Melik, a New York meditation teacher rooted in Buddhist practice, tackles the stuff that keeps busy minds spinning. He explores forgiveness without force, boredom as something to investigate, ways to reconnect with the body, and how to work with anxious what-if thoughts. There’s also a simple calming breath practice and a big focus on kindness and community.

Bart van Melik, a Meditation and Dharma teacher with a rich journey from the Netherlands to teaching meditation in juvenile detention, shares invaluable insights. He discusses the crucial difference between being mindful and recognizing your awareness, particularly in tense parenting moments. Bart reveals how awareness acts as a protective mechanism, the importance of saying 'no' without aversion, and how children often serve as our toughest Zen teachers. His practical tips and teachings encourage embracing change and making space for clearer responses in chaotic situations.

Bart van Melik, a meditation teacher and psychotherapist, shares a four-word Buddhist teaching: "keep calmly knowing change." He explores why attuning to impermanence can bring peace. Short practices for introducing mindfulness to children are discussed. They also examine complaining as connection, the idea of useless speech, and the importance of community and embodiment.

In this engaging discussion, meditation teacher and psychotherapist Bart van Melik shares his insights on the importance of self-kindness during times of exhaustion and physical discomfort. He guides listeners through a gentle body scan meditation, encouraging the discovery of a single 'okay' spot in the body to focus on. Bart emphasizes a non-fixative approach, promoting curiosity and appreciation for our physical sensations. His reflective questions inspire kindness toward ourselves, fostering a deeper connection to our bodies amidst stress and anxiety.