You may meditate regularly and have found the profound benefits of relaxation and stress reduction associated with meditation practice. But there might be times when stress still gets the best of you and you just wish you could get back to your cushion to settle down. You may not be able to stop and meditate, […]
In the Zone: How to Meditate
We first need to learn how to meditate and then practice meditation regularly to achieve the results we want. We all know the many fantastic benefits of a daily meditation practice. Researchers at the University of Sydney, Australia, have found that traditional meditation is far more beneficial for stressed-out workers than simple relaxation or visualization. And that’s not […]
Meditation Goes Back to the Yoga Mat
Yoga in its full form combines physical postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and a distinct philosophy. Yoga is intended to increase relaxation and balance the mind, body, and the spirit. It was originally developed as a method of discipline and attitudes to help people reach spiritual enlightenment. The poses were traditionally meant to prepare the body for meditation. […]
Beginner’s Guide to the 7 Chakras
The seven chakras are energy centers in our bodies that energy flows through. When energy is blocked in any of these seven areas, it can lead to emotional or physical illness. In an article from the Chopra Center, Michelle Fondin describes the chakra system this way: The Sanskrit word Chakra literally translates to wheel or […]
Zazen: 12 Rules for a Mindfulness Lifestyle
Leo Babauta was a regular kinda guy, doing regular guy stuff. That was until he found a quiet, internal power he never knew he had. Zazen. Simply translated to mean ‘seated meditation’, Zazen is much more. It can create a mindfulness lifestyle. Leo’s original intention was to quit smoking. But Zazen lead to a complete lifestyle […]