While the benefits of meditation are numerous, well-known, and widespread, there is still an incredible reluctance across society to partake. Personally, I think this is largely due to several pervasive myths that unfortunately but effectively modify general belief...
When most people think of meditation, they conjure up an image of a serene looking person sitting cross legged with their eyes closed in some kind of beautiful beachfront scenery. While this kind of meditation is great, it’s not the only way to meditate. In...
It seems like these days meditation researchers are constantly finding new benefits of mindfulness meditation. And today is no different! A new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience has found that mindfulness meditation is able to significantly reduce pain...
There’s nothing like a good nights sleep. But for many, this simple joy doesn’t come so easily. In fact, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, about 40 million people in the United States suffer from chronic long-term...
Mindfulness meditation involves clearing out negative thoughts, focusing on breathing and relaxation, and ultimately relieving stress and anxiety. But new research from the journal Psychological Science poses an important question: does all that mind-clearing also...
Meditation has been used for centuries to help regain self control, and also help clear the mind for relaxation. Some individuals have used meditation to change their lives to recover from addictions, injuries, and to recover from emotional distress. With so many...