In this meditation techniques video, Lisa Dawn Angerame demonstrates breathing exercises to help us prepare our bodies for meditation. “Most of the time we’re not paying attention to our breath. The diaphragm muscle separates the belly, our stomach cavity, from our upper body and it gets really shallow during the day. So we take the […]
The Power of Group Meditation
For most people, meditating is practiced alone, while quietly drawing your awareness inward. However, when building a regular meditation practice, it helps to have the support of a community. If you are new to meditation, you may wonder if you’re succeeding at it. Having a group setting for meditation can help you stay committed, offer comfort, […]
No More Excuses!
Often times, when something is good for us, we will find excuses not to do it. Going to the gym, eating healthier foods, and, according to Philip Goldberg, meditation is no exception. Goldberg, in his article for Huffington Post, explains that there are two main reasons people fail to meditate. The most frequently mentioned excuse, […]
Chopra: Meditation and your DNA
Science has proven that a meditation practice has the power to improve our health, both mentally and physically. But did you also know that meditation can actually change your DNA? Science is validating the opinions that shamans, gurus and yogis have had for years. See this Visual MD post from Deepak Chopra about the effect meditation has on a […]
Why Meditate? Top 10 Reasons Why Not To
Updated February 14, 2014. So, Why Meditate? At About Meditation we share with you a lot of the benefits of meditating. But, do you ever wonder if there are any good reasons not to meditate? Have fun reading this ‘tongue in cheek’ list of the Top Ten Reasons Why We Should Never Meditate compiled by Erric […]