We first need to learn how to meditate and then practice meditation regularly to achieve the results we want. We all know the many fantastic benefits of a daily meditation practice. Researchers at the University of Sydney, Australia, have found that traditional meditation is far more beneficial for stressed-out workers than simple relaxation or visualization. And that’s not…
The 7 Chakras are basically energy centers in our bodies through with energy flows. When energy is blocked in any of these 7 areas, it can lead to emotional or physical illness. It’s important to know where your Chakras are located, what they represent, and how you can keep the energy flowing through them. Here’s…
What should you do after you meditate? Some people may experience moodiness or headaches after meditating – a result of coming out of their state too quickly. Proper technique is necessary to meditate effectively, but you must also use technique to end your session. It’s possible to ruin a perfectly good meditation by hurrying out of…
So you’re ready to try meditation and want to know how to meditate? There are many techniques for beginners. Try this easy-to-learn mindfulness technique from the Guardian, designed to help you find a bit more clarity and calm in your everyday life: Step 1: Before you get started Before you start, you need to take…
There seems to be no lack of information on how to learn to meditate. Even so, meditation for beginners can be frustrating. So many methods! So much to think about when, ironically, the intention is to not think at all! So what is the best meditation for beginners? Start simply. The best way to do…
It’s often hard to be as focused as we’d like to be. Many things in our hectic lives interrupt our concentration and erode focus. Think: cell phones, instant messaging, email, and co-workers vying for our time and energy. Fortunately, there are ways to counteract these forces and bring better, more relaxed focus to our activities….
Meditation isn’t hard to do, but it does require practice. When Scott Young, guest writer for ZenHabits, first started using meditation he found it difficult to hold a visual scene for a length of time without allowing distracting thoughts enter. With patience, he writes that he’s become better at holding focus and cutting out distractions….
What is the difference between meditation and daydreaming? Many beginning meditators may ask this question when they start a meditation practice. It seems logical that sitting quietly and letting your mind wander would be a way of going inward, but you should consider your intentions and if you are attached to the results. See this…
If you’re just beginning your meditation practice, you may find it difficult to quiet the barrage of thoughts that enter your mind. Don’t worry. This is natural, and with practice and time, and by following these 10 helpful tips on how to meditate by Mary Jaksch of Goodlife ZEN, you soon find some peace of…
Welcome to the world of PDAs and electronic communications, where, like our gadgets, we are expected to be on 24 hours a day. Like Matthew B. James, Ph.D., points out in his article for the Huffington Post, “the idea of a real vacation, a day or week off, is now a complete dinosaur. It’s extinct.” By…
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