Chances are you’ve heard through the grapevine that meditation is good for you. Most of us associate meditation with sitting quietly in a dark room and clearing your mind for 20 minutes in perfect silence. But gratitude meditation is very different. Gratitude meditation simply means focusing on and acknowledging the things you are grateful for. It … Read more
When you think of “meditation,” you might picture yourself sitting cross-legged in a dark, quiet room, trying to clear your mind. If this seems difficult to you, you might want to try metta meditation. Based on repeating mantras of “loving-kindness,” metta meditation is a more active way of improving your relationship with yourself and others. … Read more
Most of us like the idea of meditating, but the concept of actually taking some moments to pause and sit with our thoughts often seems impossible. We get it! Part of the reason that meditating can feel undoable is that it’s so easy to start thinking about other things while you meditate—your daily to-do list, your … Read more
Meditation is an ancient practice exercised for thousands of years by different religions and cultures. A common meditative practice is connecting to the body, finding non-judgmental awareness, and achieving equanimity. In the process of stilling the mind, the chaotic noisiness of our thoughts can re-clarify into a spiritual insight attributed to inner wisdom and relaxed alertness. … Read more
We all know that getting enough sleep—and getting good quality sleep—is important for our health and happiness. But what can you do if you can’t fall asleep quickly or sleep soundly once you are asleep? It might be time to try bedtime meditation—mindful meditation techniques designed to help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Understanding Sleep Difficulties … Read more
Manifestation meditation is a self-help approach to achieving goals through visualization and intentional thought. During manifestation meditation, you utilize meditative techniques to focus on visualizing goals and outcomes. The hope is that it will help align your thoughts and emotions so that you’ll be better prepared to bring about the changes you hope to see … Read more
When we’re feeling anxious or panicked, our mind races and our thoughts bounce from one worst case scenario to another. In the midst of this spiral, it can be hard to see a way out. However, there are simple exercises that can help us regain control of our thoughts. They’re known as grounding techniques, because they … Read more
People who meditate regularly swear by it, but others are often skeptical of it, thinking it’s a little, you know, woo-woo. But what if we told you that meditation is actually a powerful way to train your brain to be calmer and sharper? That scientific studies have shown that meditating regularly can alter brain shape, size, and … Read more
A mantra is the continuous repetition of a particular word or phrase. Adding mantras to your meditation practice may help to improve your mental health. The History of Mantras Let’s break down the term mantra using its etymology. In Sanskrit, ‘Man’ means mind, and ‘tra’ means tool or vehicle. For this reason, mantras can be … Read more
Something many don’t realize about meditation is that it comes in a plethora of forms. Sure, there’s the traditional practice of sitting cross-legged with your eyes closed and hands in prana mudra form, but that’s just the tip of the meditation iceberg! From loving-kindness meditation to sound baths and even walking meditations, each type has its … Read more