The Top Three Ways to Meditate
Meditation continues to gain in global popularity, as more individuals realize the benefits. The following three ways to meditate are…
How to Start Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness is actually a simple concept, but becoming mindful can be difficult, because it often contrasts with our usual state of being. Most of us are used to worrying about problems for days at a time, stressing over things in life that can’t be changed, or burdening ourselves with commitments, activities, and engagements.
Origin of Yoga Nidra
The meditative sound of “aum” is composed of three letters—a, u and m. The “a” is the state of wakefulness, and external awareness through the mind and sense organs. The “u” represents the dream state, composed of internal experiences. The “m” represents the Yoga nidra state of deep, lucid sleep, being the third of four levels of consciousness. (The fourth level—absolute emptiness—is that of no sound with neither inward nor outward consciousness. This fourth level lies beneath the other three states.)
How Does Meditation for Depression Work?
Recent studies show that, in some cases, meditation may be a good alternative. When scientists at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Ontario explored the use of MBCT, or mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, as a replacement for prescription drugs, they found it helped participants regulate emotions; recognize triggers and signs of relapse; and balance their lifestyles and moods.
Meditations With My Cats
The rich history of Yoga in America has been mined for material by a number of writers recently, and has produced several surprisingly…
Forgiveness for Your Health – Yoga for Releasing Baggage
When you are ready to practice the Rose Meditation at the end of your Yoga practice, you may wish to put some warm socks on and to gather a Yoga bolster, blanket and an eye bag, if you are using these props. It is also a good idea to turn off your cell phone, if you are able to, so that you will not be disturbed. When you are ready, place your props appropriately and lie back in Shavasana. Take a few, deep breaths and place your right hand over your heart and your left hand on your abdomen, just below your belly button.
Meditation to Calm the Mind
Yoga meditation is one of the most effective ways of changing our thinking, and the style is not as important as the fact that it takes…
Meditation for a Creative Breakthrough
So here is a method of meditation for a creative breakthrough. First, give the project or problem your full attention. Keep the mind…
Yoga and Loving Kindness
Typically, Yoga is a well-known form of exercise that is excellent for increasing strength and loosening tight muscles. With other workouts and strength training exercises, it supposedly works well for shaping the body.
Brain Fitness Meditation Today
Meditation of all varieties yields great benefits for the health and longevity of the brain, but mindfulness meditation is particularly…