Meditation has come a long way since it first became popular in the West during the 1960s. Some of the most popular and effective methods are now backed by scientific evidence, showcasing the benefits meditation has on the body and our mental health. While meditation has been around for ages, only recently has it become a part of popular Western culture. Currently in the modern world, there are five meditation practices that have stood the test of time. The reason for this is that they provide … [Read more...] about 5 Meditation Practices You Need to Know About
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4 Ways to Become 1% More Mindful Each Day
Little strokes fell great oaks.” –Benjamin Franklin When I opened my eyes this morning, I looked over at the corner of the room and took a deep breath. It was the corner near the fireplace, where for the last two weeks, I sat, crossed my legs, and closed my eyes for twenty minutes of mindful meditation. Now, some people may still consider meditation as a strictly spiritual practice. Something reserved for chakra juggling mystics after new moon parties. However, tons of scientific research … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Become 1% More Mindful Each Day
Top Yoga Books for Mindfulness and Wellness
It's been quite a long time since I last posted about the yoga-related books I've been reading. There's no doubt that my reading habits have certainly shifted the last few years. I used to always have a book on its way in the mail, which still happens sometimes, but for the most part I've moved away from holding a physical book in my hands to reading or listening to books on whatever device happens to be nearby. I still love the feel of paper, and for some books the digital version just … [Read more...] about Top Yoga Books for Mindfulness and Wellness
Mixed Up About Mindfulness and Meditation? Here’s your simple guide to blissful living…
It's difficult to pick up a magazine or scroll through our social media feeds without seeing a mention of either mindfulness or meditation. Sometimes it can be confusing, as the terms seem to be interchangeable. Here is a simple explanation on the ways that they are separate, similar, and synchronize together. We can start with two common myths. Mindfulness is NOT thinking really hard about something--that sounds stressful. Meditation is NOT about shutting down the mind like an off switch--that … [Read more...] about Mixed Up About Mindfulness and Meditation? Here’s your simple guide to blissful living…
10 Minutes of Mindfulness Can Change the World
Most of us would love to make meditation a part of our lives. Unfortunately, when we actually get around to trying it (rather than just reading or thinking about it), we feel distracted, think we’re doing it wrong, or feel like we just can’t spare the time. It’s a real mental battle just to push the distractions away for a few minutes of silence. Mindfulness expert, Andy Puddicombe, has a simple message about how we approach meditation. In the short video below he shares … [Read more...] about 10 Minutes of Mindfulness Can Change the World
How to Take a Vacation When You Can’t Take a Vacation…Courtesy Beginner’s Mind.
[Editor's note: This is a guest post by yoga teacher and life coach Lindsey Lewis of www.libreliving.com] THE TRAVELLING HIGH Travelling is addicting. I recently read that serotinin—that’s the happy brain chemical—is released when we experience something new. Even receiving new emails is apparently enough to kick it into gear. No wonder we love being on vacation! New-ness around every corner! Serotonin overload! The other week I realized that I was in desperate need of some new territory—a … [Read more...] about How to Take a Vacation When You Can’t Take a Vacation…Courtesy Beginner’s Mind.
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