This post was written by a guest author. The saying “mind over matter” may have been proven right again. Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center recently spearheaded a study utilizing 89 patients to discover whether stress can be reduced by mental power alone. Here’s how to beat stress with mindfulness meditation. Beat Stress With Mindfulness […]
Finding a Meditation Technique that Works for You
This post was written by a guest author. Meditation is an ancient practice that works to quiet the mind and relax the body, so the true nature of reality and one’s self can be revealed. Although meditation has roots in Asian religions, the practice has evolved into a non-religious, wellness-based technique for reducing stress and […]
The Relationship Between Sleep and Meditation
This post was written by a guest author. If you have not had enough sleep, and you feel downright awful, could meditating make up for your lack of shut-eye? Well, it would seem that the effects of meditating are amazing. But then again, do not be fooled into thinking that sleep is not just as […]
Restore Your Brain with Meditation
This post was written by a guest author. Most people would probably agree that it would be wonderful to be able to restore the human brain naturally. Surely, being able to rewire your brain and shape it organically, so that specific functions are enhanced, is the stuff of fairy tales. However, research shows that the […]
How Meditation Can Change Your Life
This post was written by a guest author. Are you constantly tired, irritable and stressed? In addition, you might be fed-up of catching colds time and time again, having sleepless nights and feeling down. Meditation can diminish instances of such ailments by dramatically reducing stress and helping you deal with pressure constructively. Furthermore, meditating provides […]
20 Practical Meditation Tips for Beginners
This post was written by Leo Babauta, originally for Zen Habits. Republished here with permission. The most important habit I’ve formed in the last 10 years of forming habits is meditation. Hands down, bar none. Meditation has helped me to form all my other habits, it’s helped me to become more peaceful, more focused, less […]
10 Ways to Defeat Stress With Meditation
This is a guest post by Bridget Webber. Stress is a massive contributor to ill health and insomnia. In addition, it can decrease people’s enjoyment of life. It is not possible to avoid all stress as it will come your way now and then, despite your efforts to hold it at bay. However, there are […]
6 Easy Meditation and Relaxation Exercises for Beginners
This post was written by a guest author. 6 Easy Meditation and Relaxation Exercises for Beginners Learning to meditate can seem difficult and intimidating. It doesn’t have to be. The best way to learn to meditate is just to jump in. Pick an exercise below that appeals to you. Don’t overdo it at first. Start […]
7 Meditation Tips for Beginners
This post was written by a guest author. In simplest terms, meditation is about completely focusing one’s attention on a single object, concept, or action. There are several different ways to meditate, and many different belief systems built around different kinds of meditation, but in a nutshell, that is all that meditation is. Doesn’t sound […]
5 Alternatives to Meditation
Meditation is scientifically proven to lower your stress and help make you happier, but it’s not always easy to try to empty your mind for a long period of time. If you’re having trouble with meditating, here are 5 different ways of meditation or alternatives to meditation for people who don’t want to meditate or […]