Mindfulness and Meditation Blog

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...

Benefits of Meditation
10 Benefits of Meditation
In addition to centuries-long standing as a religious practice, meditation is also picking up a laundry list of scientifically-backed benefits. We're going to look at 10 benefits of meditation tod...

Grounded
The Hidden Benefits of Outdoor Meditation
Meditation in nature offers many benefits not available in traditional indoor settings. It can be easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of city life. Traffic, noise, and crowds can all be over...