Mindful eating refers to staying present while eating, as well as paying attention to your body and letting it guide you on when, how, and what to eat. Ideally, you…
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In recent years, medical researchers have gained new insights into how the human brain modulates pain, and developed new methods to “trick” the mind into reducing pain symptoms. Among the…
Meditation is a practice that has been in use for many thousands of years. The original intention of meditation was to enhance knowledge of the mystical and sacred forces that…
What is Loving-Kindness Meditation?A renowned expert in loving-kindness meditation, Sharon Salzberg says, “The term loving-kindness can seem a little odd or quirky,” maybe even in a way that initially makes…
What Is The Chakra System?Chakra is a Sanskrit word which means “wheel”. Each of the seven main chakras contains bundles of nerves and major organs as well as our psychological,…
Walking meditation is an active experience of inner serenity. By combining the mindfully-directed physical action of walking with meditative inner awareness, you bring the body and mind into oneness. It…
Delay the process of aging: Meditation may not be a fountain of youth but studies have shown that by protecting telomeres (the caps on the ends of our chromosomes), it…
MEDITATION FOR CHILDRENS Stressful situations are all around us and as anxiety and depression rates increase among adolescents and toddlers, parents are looking for ways to help and support their child. Many children have fears and worries, and may feel sad and hopeless from time to time. Strong fears may appear at different times during development. For example, toddlers are often very distressed about being away from their parents, even if they’re safe and cared for. Although fears and worries are typical in children, persistent or extreme forms of fear and sadness could be due to anxiety or depression.
In addition to the primary symptoms of excessive fear and worry, other common emotional symptoms of anxiety include: Trouble concentratingFeeling tensedAnticipating the worstIrritabilityRestlessnessWatching for signs of dangerRELATED: The Physical Side…
Mindfulness meditation benefits empower us to think deeply, work on self-reflection, slow down, and discover positive aspects of life and about ourselves. Meditation performed in any form increases self-awareness and…
THE SCIENCE BEHIND MEDITATION Sometimes exhaling for a count of eight can be challenging as we generally breathe out in shorter intervals. That said, the exercise does tend to become easier with practice over time.
Most of us are likely aware that mindfulness meditation practices can be helpful for spiritual growth, inner peace and overall health. However, they may additionally be able to stop or…