meditation

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Meditation Space
Meditation can be used for many reasons. The ability to step out of our everyday, demanding or stressful or regulated environment allows us to disconnect from the frustration and confusion they can inspire. There are many studies showing the benefits of meditation to relieve stress and improve our physical health as well as our mental clarity. Creativity, empathy and greater spiritual connection are some of the other side benefits of including some form of meditation in our routines. Creating a specially designated space where we have the peace to really relax goes a long way in facilitating the addition of a meditation routine into our busy lives.
By Victoria LaPointe6 years ago in Longevity
Meditation Course—Week 5 of 5
Origin Although it's not called a religion, RaJ Yoga does have its roots in Hinduism and the meditation is a way of empowering yourself spiritually. It started with one man who channelled words of enlightenment, every day he would speak to the group that would congregate together for uplifting spiritual direction and this was recorded each day, until he died in 18th January 1969, which gave the group five years worth of material which they could reuse on a daily basis. Now every day the Murli is read by groups all over the world, every morning. It is run predominantly by women who get up at 4:30 every morning to read through the Murli and then again at 6:30.
By GARY DEAN6 years ago in Longevity
The Ultimate Vacation
Traditionally speaking, meditation is a practice used to relax the body and calm the mind. The benefits of meditation through scientific research are numerous. I could get into discussing those benefits, but I want to talk to you about something else related to meditation.
By One Iam6 years ago in Longevity
Top 3 Benefits of Relaxation and Meditation
It’s Monday and you’re ready to take on the world… until that stereotypical Monday-thing happens. Maybe you spilled coffee on your favorite t-shirt or your car won’t start, or some other event that truly does seem to happen on “those days.” Whether you’re simply having a stressful day, managing with physical and mental health ailments, or just struggling to be positive and expel negativity, mindfulness and meditation are great tools for relaxing your mind, spirit, and even body.
By Kari Oakley6 years ago in Longevity
Meditation Course—Week 4 of 5
The Purpose The idea is that our body is always in a certain state of vibration that can vary, altering our state of mind, which has an affect on our mood or state of being. There are many applications, such as preparing your brain for better learning, sleeping, meditating, pain relief and euphoria among many others.
By GARY DEAN6 years ago in Longevity
Meditation Course—Week 3 of 5
Tai Chi is a slow moving exercise based around martial arts and is a meditation in itself. It can take a long time to learn to get the movements just right but it is rewarding and fun with a lot of health benefits.
By GARY DEAN7 years ago in Longevity
The Field of Silence
"All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone." ~Blaise Pascal I could study this one quote for a whole lifetime. It made me ponder my own meditation journey, and the clarity it has brought me. Clarity that I didn't even know was possible for me. Like a snow globe that has been set down on a counter top. All the clouded mist and snow has softly settled. The feeling that your mind is pure and free. That's what meditation has been like for me.
By The Breatharian Blogger7 years ago in Longevity
Meditation Course—Week 2 of 5
History The Buddha was born a royal prince in 624 BC in northern India but is now part of Nepal. His parents called him Siddhartha, he lived as a prince, but when he was 29 years old he ventured to the forest where he followed a spiritual life of meditation. After six years he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree.
By GARY DEAN7 years ago in Longevity
Meditation Course-Week 1 of 5
Many people meditate for many different reasons, mine was to help with migraines, which I suffered with for over forty years—and eventually I was able to stop them altogether, and come off my medication.
By GARY DEAN7 years ago in Longevity
Helpful Insight to Living My Best Self!
Experiencing panic attacks or anxiety attacks can create health challenges, because of unhealthy stress in our lives. This experience can be life changing, and no fun!
By Sharon Jones7 years ago in Longevity
I Lost My Mind in the Trees
Ten years ago I lost my mind. I held my knees to my chest in the corner of my bedroom. I couldn’t catch my breath. My chest was convulsing, and I started to cry. I felt like a leaf floating in the air. Twisting and turning with the will of the wind. I couldn’t find my footing. I was dizzy. My sister brought me thick warm soup, and my hands shook as I drew it to my lips. I took a sip and felt the burning on my tongue, down my throat, and into my belly. I put rocks in my pockets and rubbed my hands with warm sesame seed oil. As much as I tried, I couldn’t get grounded. I was fortunate, at this time in my life, to have ten different opportunities to pursue. I had ten different paths which I could walk down. All of them just as good, but the fear set in, as what if I chose the wrong one? What if I walk so far down one path, and it is too late to turn around? Instead of walking, I sat, in the corner and drank soup.
By LeLa Becker7 years ago in Longevity
Traveling and Yoga
The benefits of Yoga are endless, but one of its best qualities is that you can practice it virtually anywhere you are. You need very little to practice basic yoga postures, and in fact when you are traveling, something as simple as a forward fold can be a game changer for a stiff back and neck.
By Kimi Rae7 years ago in Longevity