Mindfulness and Meditation Blog
Benefits of Meditation
Are There Sports Stars That Use Meditation as Part of Training?
What does it take to become a sports star? It is no secret that athletes work extremely hard to be the best and stay on top of their game. But it's clear that their exercise can't only be physical;...
health
How to Use Mindfulness to Cope With Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain can be incredibly difficult, sometimes even debilitating. It can affect every aspect of your life, from your work to your relationships. An estimated 20% of adults in the ...
children
How to Help Your Child Practice Mindfulness (Simple Ideas)
We want the best for our children. We want them to be successful in their endeavors both now and in the future. One of the things we can do to help is to teach them to practice mindfulness.
Mindfu...
Meditation
“Real” Men Don’t Meditate
Some men feel meditation is admitting defeat or mental weakness, but the truth is exactly the opposite. Meditation can enhance many areas of your life including time management, work performance, ...
How to Sit Properly
Are Meditation Chairs Worth It?
Millions of people have discovered the healing power of meditating for beginners in recent years. After all, it's a simple yet powerful practice that can transform your life by reducing stress and...
Attention
How Meditation Can Counter a Lack of Focus
A study found that people have wandering minds 47% of the time, which means they are not entirely focused or paying attention to what is in front of them. So, what are the consequences of a wanderi...
How to Sit Properly
Do You Have To Sit a Certain Way To Meditate?
An estimated 200 million to 500 million people meditate worldwide, and that number continues to grow as more people realize the benefits of meditation. But there are some practical considerations ...
Benefits of Meditation
How to Stop the Underlying Background Worry
Can't get rid of that negative voice in your head? This is called background worry, and it can be quite intrusive for many people.
I've always felt relief knowing that worry is a normal human cond...
History of Meditation
Where did Meditation Come From? The Complete Guide for Beginners
The truth is, no one knows for sure when and where meditation began. But we have evidence-backed ideas.
Multiple cultures and religions reference this ancient ritual, including:
Hinduism
Buddhism...