For thousands of years, people have practiced meditation for spiritual, emotional and physical well-being. Initially, meditation was intended to help extend the understanding of the mythical and sacred forces of life, but now in the modern era, it is used as a medium to reduce stress and attain relaxation and tranquility of mind. Meditation fine tunes your mind enabling you to get rid of the disturbing, stress causing thoughts and induce emotional positivity. The practice of meditation can ... Read the Post
How to Meditate: 6 Important Tips
My Meditation Journey – Listening Cheerfully
Today's meditation with Osho included a wonderful talk given by him, and a recording of noisy street sounds in which I was to practice listening to these noises in a cheerful manner. It was intriguing to me to notice that the soothing music prior to the recording was becoming a bit much, the street noises suddenly felt momentarily refreshing! I had to pause and wonder how much of this may have to do with the fact that my mind is now incredibly accustomed to the background sounds of three small ... Read the Post
How Meditation Improves Memory & Concentration (+ Calming Meditation)
With the incredibly busy lifestyles we have become so accustomed to, and the amount of time we spend on technology, it is not surprising that it is common to find that the vast majority of us experience a lack of concentration. Simply being able to focus on a book (I generally have about three or more going at one time, at various stages throughout the house!) or to sit through a film without our minds wandering is becoming more and more difficult. Whether it’s caused by too much sensory input ... Read the Post
Your Guide to Creating a Morning Yoga Ritual
Yoga: Ultimate Mind-Body Wellness I have been teaching yoga for two decades now and practicing for even longer, so when it comes to touting its benefits I may be a bit biased. I have to say though, it's starting to seem that there are more people these days practicing yoga, than not practicing yoga. It's not surprising really - yoga has been around for several thousands of years; its roots are in India’s pre-Vedic era. It was in the 1850’s that its use was brought to the attention of the more ... Read the Post
Mindful Meditation: Create a Serene Room Aesthetic for Meditation
For those seeking a little home based heaven, there’s no better option for creating Zen vibes than with a meditation room. A dedicated retreat space will promote daily reflection, yoga and peace practicing. Ready to design a Namaste nest that will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed? Here are a few tips for creating a serene sanctuary in your own abode: When selecting the right room to practice chants and breathing, it’s important to pick a ... Read the Post
Healing with Your Hands :: A Forgotten Art (by Nick Polizzi)
The fine art of healing with hands is something quite dear to my heart. It is something that has come naturally to me since I was a small child, and I began playing with the energy in my hands, and sensing how it moved when I focused and used my breath. Many years later, I took up a regular yoga practice, as it proved to be a wonderful cross training for my dancing during the 'off-seasons'. One day, while practicing my Warrior 2 pose, I began to feel large pulses of energy down my arms which ... Read the Post