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Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation- Taking on meditation as a new habit - don't let these common excuses stand in the way - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2018 from MD Rasel MIahIf you are among the people who had taking on meditation on their new year's resolution list, good for you. It's probably one of the healthiest decisions you'll ever make...if you actually manage to do it and reap the rewards, that is. If this is your first go at it, you must be aware that ...
Views: 1122 - From Monkey Mind To Mindfulness - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2018 from Kelley KosowAlthough it feels like New Years was weeks ago, we are still very much in the conversation of "New Year, New You!" Even though every January we tend to engage in a dialogue about what we can do to revamp or upgrade our lives, each year we see a few new concepts or practices added to the "what's ...
Views: 1463 - Silence 2018 - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2018 from Ann PurcellEver since Maharishi Mahesh Yogi inaugurated the Transcendental Meditation movement in 1958, he started each year with a week of silence. Those of us who worked at the international level of the organization or who were in a residence course facility also took a week of silence. This ...
Views: 1917 - How to Sleep Faster Through Simple Meditation - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2018 from MD Rasel MIahIt is kind of ironic that when we try to get to sleep, we do not feel sleepy enough to just easily doze off. And on the other hand, in times when we have to keep ourselves really awake like during class lectures, we tend to feel so sleepy as if we haven’t slept for ages! Either situation is ...
Views: 913 - 7 Simple Ways to Perform Mysticism - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloBy definition, people practice mysticism far more than they realize. The American Heritage dictionary defines mysticism as “consciousness of transcendent reality or of God through deep meditation or contemplation. Mystic is defined as relating to religious mysteries or occult rites and ...
Views: 1189 - What is Meditation? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2017 from Usama MalikMeditation is a way of training the brain just as fitness is a way to train the entire body. As there are a lot of meditation methods exist -- so how can you learn how to meditate? As we know that there are different types of meditation so how could you know which one is better. Below I will ...
Views: 1091 - HAPPY FEET: HEALING THROUGH DANCE - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2017 from Shohrat ShankarThere are various options available in India today for understanding and promoting mental health along with providing proper care and facilitation for the same. Although there are various traditional methods available, today through this post, let's shed some more light on a well established ...
Views: 1190 - Introducing... Star Wars mindfulness! - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2017 from Andy KayLike any other pre-90’s kid with a beating heart, I love the classic Star Wars mythology. Now, with the obvious out of the way, you’re probably wondering what Star Wars mindfulness is all about. In fact, how are the two things related at all? If nothing else, you’ve at least heard of Star ...
Views: 1633 - The #1 Simplest & Easiest Way to Meditate Plus Research Benefits & Essential Oils to Use - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2017 from KG StilesFor years effective meditation eluded me. I was probably the world’s worst meditator. My friends all raved about their meditation experiences whereas for me meditation was a completely frustrating endeavor. The problem was that my mind was suddenly on steroids whenever I would sit to ...
Views: 1584 - Tips to Fight Depression with Meditation - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2017 from Eileen O'ShanassyOne of the most common, yet most complex diseases that afflict people across all demographics is depression. The combination of psychosocial and biological factors that cause depression makes it one of the most prevalent medical and mental health conditions today. We all have our ups and downs, ...
Views: 1574 - Which Type of Meditation is Right for You? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2017 from Lilu SahooThough meditation is an old tradition, it is still considered as the best way to stay calm all over the world. Due to increasing stress and busy schedules, a person is not able to concentrate on his or her important roles and responsibilities. Therefore, meditation can help you out in ...
Views: 1434 - You Can Use Yoga for Back Pain - Here’s how - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2017 from Chandra YogaYou don’t need me to tell you that yoga stabilizes the mind and body relation. But, did you know this age-old exercise strengthens neuropathways, improves proprioception, and can unblock neurological blind spots too? This is why yoga for back pain – usually activated by sitting or standing in a ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - The Negative Effects of Misusing Your Power of Thought - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2017 from Abbot George Burke (Swami Nirmalananda Giri)“Thinking about sense-objects will attach you to sense-objects; grow attached, and you become addicted; thwart your addiction, it turns to anger; be angry, and you confuse your mind; confuse your mind, you forget the lesson of experience; forget experience, you lose discrimination; lose ...
Views: 1680 - How to Improve Meditation with Feng Shui - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2017 from Pat HeydlauffFeng Shui is about so much more than the placement of things, decluttering and organizing. It is about being in control of your external and internal environments so you can create prosperity, well-being, peace and harmony. It is about living a lifestyle using positive energy in your ...
Views: 1561 - 5 Ways to Enhance Your Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2017 from Eileen O'ShanassyWhether you're trying meditation for the first time or have been doing it for years, there are always ways to improve your practice. Use these five tips to help calm yourself and make sure you're getting the most out of your regular meditations. Create a Meditation Space It's always best to ...
Views: 1664 - 3 Reasons You Can’t Afford To Miss Out On Group Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from Mindvalley Academy3 Reasons You Can’t Afford To Miss Out On Group Meditation Meditation can be a uniquely fulfilling experience. But—it can also be a lonely one. Many people, when first learning to meditate, do so on their own, often from the comfort of their own homes. They research breathing techniques ...
Views: 1990 - Lost and Found Angel - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from Ann PurcellAs I opened my eyes and returned from a deep meditation—I noticed the soft breeze on my face. I could hear the gentle lapping of the ocean waves in the distance, as the sun cast a golden glow and sank into the holy hour. After my friends and I finished meditating, they decided to go for a ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - Meditation: Adherents Typically go Through Three Stages - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2017 from Scott & Stephen PetulloThirty-five years ago, the idea of daily meditation seemed foreign to us. But today, it’s a normal part of our daily schedule, even if it means getting up thirty minutes earlier or skipping TV to do so. People of all walks of life practice meditation now, unlike in the past when it was mainly ...
Views: 1215 - Going Raw, And How Meditation Can Help - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2017 from Mindvalley AcademyThese days, we’re inundated with food fads and fabulous diet trends. Raw, vegan, paleo, alkaline, whole30, the list goes on (no really, it does). It’s hard to know what lies beneath the hype: what’s beneficial, what’s effective, and what’s not. So, here’s a helpful crash course in one of ...
Views: 1406 - You Should Meditate With Your Family And Here’s Why - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2017 from Mindvalley AcademyOur families are our very first friends, the souls we choose to spend every day with, and the life that we create. Although we love our families endlessly, there is something about them that makes them able to inspire us with love and happiness, yet still drive us up the walls. Although we ...
Views: 1466 - 6 Quotes to Meditate On During Your Yoga Practice - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2017 from Mindvalley AcademyWhen we practice yoga, we are participating in a unification. In fact, the word yoga, in Sanskrit, means, to merge, or to unite. When we practice, sailing gracefully from pose to pose, we actively connect our body, our breath, and our conscious mind. But there’s a large meditative component ...
Views: 1467 - Meditate Your Way to Better Sleep - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2017 from Mindvalley AcademyMeditate Your Way to Better Sleep Exhaustion and fatigue are caused by a number of factors including stress, bad diet, lack of exercise, strain, and our physical health. But the most common cause is the lack of good, quality sleep. You can get your eight hours a night and still wake up ...
Views: 1380 - 5 Mind-Expanding Quotes from the Buddha to Alleviate Exam Anxiety - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2017 from Mindvalley AcademyIt’s that time of year again. As school semesters draw to a close, students everywhere break out in a collective sweat as they hear the word: Finals. Yes, it’s exam season. Which means tests, dissertations, and the ever-dreaded culminating assignments (which is really just teacher slang ...
Views: 1839 - How Is The Procedure Of Liver Biopsy Performed? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2017 from Paul RicahrdA Liver Biopsy is the medical procedure which involves removing a small piece of liver tissue so that it can be examined under a microscope for various signs of any damage or disease related to the liver. The most important reason for Liver Biopsy is the detection of abnormal cells in liver such ...
Views: 2203 - The power of concentration and presence of mind - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2017 from Max CorradiA general definition of concentration would be ‘to bring to a center’. Concentration is the undisturbed power of subjective attention over an object of consciousness; therefore concentration is the domain and the best of mind’s tools. Once mastered, concentration is called presence of mind and ...
Views: 1412 - How Practicing Metta Meditation Makes Us Better Human Beings - by Submitted on May 18, 2017 from Zohar BondMetta is a quintessentially Buddhist term often translated as lovingkindness, It is the philosophy and practice of unconditional love for others which isn’t marred by our own self-interests, but is instead a genuine hope for physical and mental prosperity starting with ourselves and those ...
Views: 1252 - Take A Breath - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Pam WhiteIf you could take away all the suffering in the world, taking it in with just a single breath, and have it go away, would you hesitate? Is that fair? Couldn’t you just donate a few dollars to CARE and have that be enough? Could whatever you are doing now count? In speaking with clients I ...
Views: 1828 - Using Binaural Beats for Deep Meditation - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Trevor DumbletonBinaural beats can help you to have a deep meditation experience. They were discovered by Heinrich Wilhelm Dove in 1839. He was a Prussian meteorologist and physicist. Doctor Gerald Oster made the world aware of the technology. This was via a paper called "Auditory Beats in the ...
Views: 1343 - Metta Meditation – On Making a Difference for Ourselves and Others - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2017 from Usama MalikBuddhism’s crucial axiom is that the world is a place filled with suffering, and as sentient beings we should strive to escape its cycle and transcend it. The two guiding principles that allow one to achieve this are wisdom and compassion. Wisdom is a deep understanding of the world and others ...
Views: 1068 - Here Is A Quick Cure For All About Hepatitis – Overview & Basics - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2017 from Paul RicahrdHepatitis is a condition of inflammation of the liver, which is mainly caused by excessive use of illegal drugs, alcohol and certain medical conditions. Another most common cause of this disease is virus, known as Viral Hepatitis, which can spread through unhygienic conditions and being in ...
Views: 1869 - Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Part V - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2017 from Jacklyn LoWhich things to take with you to Vipassana • Alarm clock (old-fashioned mechanical one, not on your smartphone) • Flashlight • Lock for your door • Umbrella for protection against rain or sun • Comfortable pants or skirt to sit in the meditation postures for long hours • Couple of modest ...
Views: 1592 - Chakra Shower Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2017 from amanda hadleyThe Chakra Shower Meditation can be performed as a full length meditation or with practise it can become an exercise that you can easily do whenever you feel you need to cleanse your Chakras. We are all aware of the cleansing and healing properties of water and the power of colour. The Chakra ...
Views: 3300 - Four Easy Ways to Meditate - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2017 from amanda hadleyFour Easy Ways To Meditate Meditation is so beneficial to us for our mind, body and soul. There are many different ways and methods to meditate. Below are some methods you can try, for each of them make sure that you will not be disturbed and that you are sitting comfortably with your back ...
Views: 1410 - Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Part IV - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2017 from Jacklyn LoIs Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Practical advices Here are some practical advices below that might be helpful. 1. Choose the place of Vipassana retreat and book it in advance. a. Some places such as Himalayas are booked pretty fast b. Not all courses have a teacher, ...
Views: 1424 - Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Part III - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2017 from Jacklyn LoIs Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Part III Terms and conditions In order to achieve the objectives of Vipassana meditation, a student should follow the terms and conditions of the course. There are five important precepts included in the Code of Discipline for new ...
Views: 1475 - Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Part II - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2017 from Jacklyn LoSide effects As anything in this non perfect world, there can be negative side effects of the Vipassana meditation technique too. During the meditation, a Vipassana student receives fine (pleasant) or rough (disgust) sensations of the body. His/her main task is to stay indifferent to them. ...
Views: 1496 - Is Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation? Part I - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2017 from Jacklyn LoIs Vipassana meditation a fast track to liberation?* Twenty-six centuries ago Gautama Buddha designed a meditation technique that has been helping people to not only train their minds to stay in a balance, but also to liberate them from Samsara (reincarnation chain). Gautama used to say ...
Views: 1604 - The Best Motivational Instagram Accounts - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2017 from Emma LawsonWe all need motivation to get through the day at times. Motivation can come in many different forms; it could be a food treat that you give yourself at the end of a particularly taxing project or an inspirational quote that helps you view a situation in another light. Motivation often pops up ...
Views: 1374 - Do You Make These Mistakes In Your Meditation? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2018 from Don WeyantThese Meditation FAQ's Can Be Used As A Self Check For Your Meditation Practice or If You Are Thinking About Meditating As A Beginner. What is meditation? What Is Meditation? The dictionary defines meditation as “continued or extended thought; reflection; contemplation.” It is not thinking. It ...
Views: 1779 - Why Your "Normal" Brain Is Actually Very Abnormal, How Meditation Can Help... - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2018 from Don WeyantBefore you can begin practicing meditation you do need to understand what it is and why you need to use this method of relaxation. The brain is the primary tool that you’ll use to define this process. But, you may not realize that when the brain is in a “normal” state that it actually is very ...
Views: 1615 - Carnelian gemstone is an orange colored variety of Chalcedony - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Divya MantraThe Carnelian gemstone is an orange colored variety of Chalcedony, which is again another member of the Quartz family. Its color ranges from pinkish orange to a deep rusty brown. Its name comes from a Latin word which means "flesh". Since ancient times, Carnelian is believed to help timid ...
Views: 912 - amethyst gemstone necklace helps in enhancing the meditative quality - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2017 from Divya MantraAn Amethyst gemstone is one of the rarest forms of quartz and is the most popular form in the world. It has six sides and is a fairly hard gem. It is mainly purple in color due to the presence of Manganese. Since ages, the purple, lilac and lavender amethyst gems have been associated with ...
Views: 955 - ***The 6 Steps to Design Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2017 from Leo RichardHere is a simple, effective, easy to follow 6-step process so that you can design your life with greater trust and accuracy. After a thorough research process, I’ve uncovered 6 key steps that unfold during the process of creating your dream life. The research came from a compilation of data ...
Views: 5974 - ***Meditation Made Easy - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2017 from Leo RichardYou are unique. As such, learning meditation techniques specific for you is vital to continue your spiritual healing journey. Here is a simple acronym to help you D-E-S-I-G-N your meditation techniques and get the most from your spiritual practice. Daily Meditation Regular and daily ...
Views: 4511 - Jas Bassi Meditation Article - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2017 from Jas BassiIf you are suffering with any of the following problems, then this article will be of use to, as meditation is a solution to all of these: • Anxiety • Asthma • Marital / relationship problems • Creative block • Poor concentration / lack of focus • Illness /disease • Insomnia / lack of ...
Views: 1035 - Introduction to Healing Energy Chakra Meditation with a Powerful Chakra Meditaton Step by Step And More Mind Body Healing Techniques - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2016 from Leon EdwardBalance one or all your chakras and see exactly what a distinction it can make to your health and success. Some Background first and Understanding Chakra Meditation It is commonly understood how meditation can enhance your general health and wellness, plus make your mind more serene. You ...
Views: 2363(1 vote) - statue of buddha is associated with good health and prosperity - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2016 from Divya MantraBuddhism is one of the prevalent religions of the world. Hence, a figurine of Gautam Buddha can be seen in many places that we visit. Nowadays, people do not look into the significance of a specific posture of the Buddha before purchasing it. Hence, the statue fails to serve the intended ...
Views: 773 - "One of My Greatest Vulnerabilities" - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2016 from Barry and Joyce VissellWhat if Joyce dies before me? This is one of my greatest vulnerabilities. Sure, I could die first. Statistically, women live longer than men. But this is not my vulnerability. My dying first brings up other feelings, like abandoning my true love, not being there to help her when she needs ...
Views: 1155 - Create Your Own Meditation Space - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2016 from amanda hadleyHaving a Meditation Space can be a very important part of having meditation in your life. It can become part of your ritual. The space doesn't have to be huge, just a secluded nook in the home where you can be in total isolation to be able to think, relax, calm down and meditate. A place to sit ...
Views: 1084 - Top Myths And Benefits of Yoga & Meditation You Should Know! - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2017 from Jiten KrThe people practice yoga for the physical, mental and spiritual benefits. It is being practiced since thousands of years. The popularity of yoga is increasing day by day due to its benefits. Yoga is also a beautiful discipline of therapeutic studies. It helps us to keep in balance our body, mind ...
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