Mindfulness meditation serves as a conduit to practice awareness and be in the moment. The peace that arises from that mindfulness feels natural and pure. But many practitioners wonder if they need to incorporate a specific breathing technique or posture into their...
Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, like many authors, artists, and philosophers have described. There is no way to avoid these trials and tribulations, as they are the pillars of life itself. There are, however, a number of things we can do in order to make...
Life can throw all sorts of stressors at a person, making it difficult to peacefully get through the day. Sometimes, meditation is the only way to pick yourself up—but what if your schedule is too packed on a daily basis? Fitting meditation into your lifestyle can be...
When life moves at such a rapid pace, how does one slow down and enjoy the ride? The answer, for many, is meditation – the act of quieting the mind with breathing exercises. Used as a holistic technique to develop inner peace and detach from fear-based thoughts for...
As people look for calm and meaning in their lives, meditation has become more popular. Many people want to reap the benefits of meditation from the comfort of their own home. Fortunately, it’s easier to create a meditative space than you might think. ...
Following a daily meditation habit can be challenging, but keeping up with one during vacation is even harder. For many, meditation falls to the wayside whenever life presents change. But isn’t meditation meant to awaken the mind to all of the beauty in the...
Meditation has long existed under different religious and spiritual contexts. Regardless of one’s beliefs or philosophical preferences, meditation has valuable benefits for everyone. It’s important to note that there are different kinds of meditation, each...
Human beings are not strangers to stress. Roughly 80% of Americans experience either mental or physical stress daily. Not only is stress a regular occurrence for most folks, but it can be difficult to get rid of, which is why more and more people are turning to...
The terms “mindfulness” and “meditation” are both spoken of quite often these days. In fact, they are often used interchangeably to describe the practice of sitting quietly in an effort to calm the mind and body. While they differ slightly in definition, these terms...
Most of us are missing out on our own lives. We’re too busy preoccupied with day-to-day activities almost in a dream-like state of mind where we’re really not connected to the world around us. We’re often bogged down by our worries, troubles, past...
