If you want to learn to meditate, there is a seemingly endless variety of practices, paths, and techniques to choose from. But in the end, all you really need to begin practicing meditation are three basic ingredients: Intention Attention Relaxation That’s it. That’s all you need to get started. Mix those three together, and you’ll […]
13 Frequently Asked Questions On How to Meditate Properly
If you have questions about meditation, you’re not alone–and you’ve come to the right place. This FAQ will expand over time, so if you don’t see your question here (or don’t like our answer), please contact us. Q: I can’t sit longer than five minutes. How do I sit still? A: As with anything else […]
10 Ways Meditation Enhances Creativity
Everyone knows that meditation can reduce stress and calm your mind, but the many ways that meditation enhances creativity is one of its lesser-known benefits. From liberating you from fixed habits of thought to reducing your need for sleep as you work on your latest masterpiece, there are many ways that practicing meditation can improve […]
Advanced Mindfulness Training: Can You Get Angry and Be Spiritual Too?
There are a lot of misconceptions in the world of contemporary spirituality when it comes to mindfulness training and attaining deeper inner peace. One of the most common seems to be the idea that people who take meditation seriously should never get angry, upset, frustrated, or have intense emotional responses of any kind. But as […]
How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying
If you want to learn how to succeed in meditation, there’s a wide variety of techniques you can put into practice, meditation music you can listen to, and brainwave entrainment tools that can make accessing a state of deeper relaxation that much easier. But in the end, you may find that the meditative state is […]