So you’re ready to try meditation and want to know how to meditate? There are many techniques for beginners. Try this easy-to-learn mindfulness technique from the Guardian, designed to help you find a bit more clarity and calm in your everyday life: Step 1: Before you get started Before you start, you need to take […]
Meditation for Beginners: Jack Kornfield
There seems to be no lack of information on how to learn to meditate. Even so, meditation for beginners can be frustrating. So many methods! So much to think about when, ironically, the intention is to not think at all! So what is the best meditation for beginners? Start simply. The best way to do […]
"What is a joke?" with Deepak Chopra [Video]
Enjoy this video of Deepak Chopra answering the question, “What is a joke?” then following his explanation with a joke of his own. “The measure of your enlightenment is the degree to which you are comfortable with paradox, with contradiction, with ambiguity, and with a shift in perspective. What is a joke? A joke is […]
Stand by Your Mantra
In our article, The Power of Mantra, we show how using a mantra during your meditation can greatly effect your ability to remain focused and help you connect to a deeper spirit. A mantra can be as simple as “Om”, considered by many to be the most powerful mantra, or it can be a word […]
Stop a Panic Attack
A panic attack is a sudden onset of fear or anxiety, and there are ways to stop it by meditational breathing techniques. If you’ve ever experienced one, you know that they may cause shortness of breath, trembling, chest pain, and a fear or feeling like you may be dying or losing control. That fear causes even more […]