I invite you to run an experiment in your life, noticing in a nonjudgmental curious way what dose of mindfulness meditation is ideal for you, at this phase of your life, recognizing the optimal dose might be different now than in the past or future. Whatever the answer is (even if it i...
Yourmindshould be awake. So not good when you are sleepy or tired. Yourbellyshould not be full. Wait 2~3 hours after heavy meals. Put yourphoneon airplane mode during your practice. Relax your body with deepbreathing exercisesbefore meditation. ...
How do I find 10 minutes to meditate? If it feels as if there’s no time in the day to meditate for 10 minutes, that may be a sign that meditation should be even more of a priority. But how do we find and protect that time? There aresimple ways to make meditation a daily habit...
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Those numbers are nothing to press “snooze” on. Anyone interested in health and wellness (or simply functioning as well as you can) should take their sleep seriously. After all, good sleep is essential to staying illness-free, keeping a clear head, regulating your emotions, and performing ...
Now one year after receiving my Self Realization, I find that my path of seeking the truth has been completed. The gap is filled in me, I am satisfied and feel great in the community of Sahaja Yoga… Read more My quest got answered Ever since high school, I have searched for the trut...
narratives running in our minds that we didn’t choose to put there, like: “Why DOES my boss want to meet with me tomorrow?”“I should have gone to the gym yesterday.”“I’ve got to pay some bills” or (the classic) “I don’t have time to sit still, I’ve got stuff to ...
But just like weight training and running are exercise to strengthen your muscles and increase your fitness levels, meditation is exercise to strengthen your brain. Just as you can’t run a marathon when you’ve tried running for ten minutes, you can’t strengthen your brain after meditating ...
You should immediately feel better after this guided meditation, so it is well worth the effort to record it for the best results. Words inside parentheses need not be recorded. One final note: If you try this meditation for several days with no relief, you may need a trained coach to he...
These findings echo the idea thatmeditation in the eveningwhen you are trying to relax may be the best way to manage your stress and unplug after a difficult day. These mindfulness sessions should not be lengthy, either. Even a quick gratitude journal or body scan can bring your awareness ba...