Over the last several years, more and more people have started practicing meditation as a way to stave off stress and health problems related to stress. When you start practicing meditation on a regular basis, your brain’s physiology changes. Preserves the Aging Brain Various studies of the last several years…
Meditation is something that many of us want to do well to gain the benefits associated with the practice. For many of us, the constant mind chatter can make it frustrating to sit down and meditate for any period. If you are starting out with your meditation practice, here are…
We’ve all heard that practicing meditation can be good for us, but beyond the common knowledge that it’s relaxing, we might not be exactly sure why it’s so good for us. The truth is that meditation allows you to experience many benefits, both direct and indirect. Here are five surprising…
When you hear the word mindfulness, most of us think about meditation and yoga. We don’t necessarily think about eating well and the connection between the body and the mind. When we are feeling stressed out and agitated at the world, most of us assume that it is because we…
Staying centered during meditation can be a bit of a challenge considering the chaos that surrounds us in the world. Reacting to the external chaos and other events that are beyond our control can lead you to have feelings of fear and anxiety. Using the following five elements during your…
Practicing mindfulness means purposely focusing your attention on the present moment. Regular mindfulness meditation has been shown to be an essential element in reducing stress and improving your overall happiness. Along with the many mental benefits, meditation can provide you with the following emotional benefits. Improved Mood Practicing meditation on…
Meditation is the art of silencing the mind, allowing concentration to increase and inner peace to emerge in the midst of a world full of turmoil. To understand how this constant turmoil can negatively affect your mind, you need to look at your mind like a lake. When someone throws…
