Short for t’ai chi chüan, Tai Chi is rooted in Chinese medicine — qigong to be exact — and is thousands of years old. The practice fuses both martial arts and meditation, which might seem like an unlikely combination. However, the idea is to slow down both your mind and body by repeating rhythmic choreography and breath work … Read more
What Is Mindful Eating? Mindful eating is the act of being present while eating or drinking. You probably eat while working, watching TV, talking on the phone, or doing any number of tasks throughout your day. You may not notice when you’ve eaten a few pieces of candy, poured yourself another cup of coffee, or … Read more
What is a brain orgasm? A brain orgasm—technically known as an autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR)—refers to a recently defined sensory experience some people have in response to specific stimuli. This tingly, warm feeling of relaxation that comes in waves over the head, neck, and spine is typically described as pleasant, even euphoric. Soothing auditory and/or visual … Read more
In the cold, dark days of winter, many of us may wake up later, leave our houses less, and struggle to stay motivated. These months are likely to feel longer and more stressful than sunnier seasons. Meditation is one mind-body practice that can have powerful mood-boosing benefits. It can be a beneficial tool for combatting the winter … Read more
Meditating is a beneficial and healthful activity. It aids in helping people deal with stress, difficult periods of time, medical conditions, and emotional wellness. But there is a lot of popular dogma around the subject of meditation that can discourage people from trying it, or from feeling successful at it when they do give it a shot. Whether … Read more
Meditation is an ancient practice that involves focusing the mind. It increases awareness, promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety, and improves well-being. It also offers benefits for your physical health.1 If you want to begin meditating, your home is a great place to start, says Steph Strauss, a certified yoga instructor and meditation teacher. This article explores … Read more
For many, the concept of meditation is intriguing, but doing it may seem out of reach. Meditation can even seem pretty obscure to most people, yet it can actually be very simple. This article will help you learn what meditation is and if there is a specific way to meditate. You will also learn some of the … Read more
The ideal length of time to meditate per session varies among individuals and practices. Generally, however, experts recommend meditating for between five and 45 minutes per day. If you’re a beginner, start with short sessions of a few minutes, and add time as you develop your meditating skills. Experts vary on specifics, but the ideal … Read more
Sleep has never come easily to me. I’ve had on-and-off insomnia for as long as I can remember, and while some of it is likely my biological clock (both my mother and I are natural night owls), I take longer to wind down than a lot of other people I know. That’s why, to get a good … Read more
You sit down to meditate. At first, all is peaceful and quiet as you feel your breath moving slowly in and out. Suddenly, though, you begin to feel tears well up in your eyes, and before you know it, you are full-on sobbing. This is not at all what you expected to happen during meditation, and … Read more