The use of mantra during meditation can have a profound effect not only on your ability to remain focused during your meditation, but also to help you connect to a deeper spirit. This article by Yoga Basics describes the benefit of adding mantra to your meditation routine. A mantra is a word or series of […]
Be More Mindful…One Step at a Time
Walking meditation is a valuable form of mental training that builds awareness, serenity and improves concentration. It can expand your meditative practice to entirely new levels of insight! When practicing a walking meditation, the object of your attention should be the actual process of walking itself, paying close attention to the physical act of placing […]
Better Perception Through Meditation
New research shows that you gain better perception through meditation. “Attentional-blink” occurs when two pieces of information are presented to a person in very close succession, and the brain doesn’t perceive the second piece of information because it is still processing the first. Richard Davidson and colleagues attempted to determine if intensive mental training through […]
Tai Chi: An Introduction
Tai chi, which originated in China as a martial art, is a mind-body practice in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). It is sometimes referred to as “moving meditation”—practitioners move their bodies slowly, gently, and with awareness, while breathing deeply. The following is a general overview of tai chi and suggests sources for additional information. Key Points Many people practice […]
The Largest Mind Over Matter Experiment in History
Have you heard about the Intention Experiment? All across the world, intriguing experiments are taking place to study the power of intention. The power of intention? Can the power of intention change the physical world? Lynn McTaggart, researcher, lecturer, and best selling author, along with prestigious physicists, psychologists, scientists and thousands of volunteers from 30 countries […]