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, […]
Meditate with your Smartphone!
With the advent of the smartphone, comes everything from games to music to apps built to help you work harder and smarter. But did you know there are fantastic apps available to help you relax, relieve stress, cure insomnia, even meditate!? Bob Tedeschi of The New York Times reviews some of the latest apps for […]
Meditation for Kids: A Short Video Guide
Updated February 14, 2014. Wouldn’t you like to share the benefits of meditation with your children? If you sometimes find yourself torn between finding a quiet time to meditate on you own, and spending time with your kids, here’s a way to do both. Watch this ‘meditation for kids’ video (2 mins): The following guide […]
How to "Go Green" with Your Meditation
The term “ecospirituality” means combining religion or meditation with an awareness of the environment and our relationship to it. The chemicals in meditation products from pillows to oils can be hard on your body and the environment, so unclutter your conscience with these earth-friendly ideas.
Smudge My House and Office? Really?
Smudging is the common name given to the sacred smoke bowl blessing. How and why smudge your home and office? Because smudging – wafting the smoke from a smoldering bundle of sage – is a ritual for removing not so favorable energies (vibrations) from an area. The term “smudging” is derived from a North American Native tradition. […]