By Trevor McDonald Have you experienced trauma in your life? What about hurt? Have you ever been deeply afraid of something? Every person on this earth can probably answer yes to at least one of these questions. With love and happiness comes adversity. Life is all about balance. But when Read more…
By Krishna Heffernan Mindfulness meditation is a new age anger management, relaxation, anti-stress, self-awareness approach that helps to release your tension, increase focus, and manage your anger issues. This type of meditation also improves your awareness and encourages you to stay in the “present” and not dwell on the past. Read more…
By Charles A. Francis So you’re interested in learning mindfulness meditation, and wondering if it’s for you? Well, you’re not alone. You’ve probably heard about the practice, and have many questions, maybe even some doubts. Maybe you have trouble seeing the benefit of sitting still doing nothing when you could Read more…
By Scott Dziadul I first began using meditation for anxiety and stress a few years ago. Things were changing in my life, and I really wasn’t ready for it to be different. So I did the last thing I could think of to try and feel better, meditate. I didn’t Read more…
By Grace Sara I’ve noticed that not many people address the problem of fearing meditation, because this is still a relatively unexplored subject. Many tend to focus on the popular issue of, “I can’t sit still while meditating. What are the alternatives to sitting?” However, what happens if you are Read more…
Do you assume that meditation is just for New Age types who spend time at retreats in the woods? It’s not: Meditation is for all types and all situations. Yes, of course, there are meditation paths for people who really do want to disconnect for a week and wander the Read more…
By Donna K. Freeman Mindfulness means “the awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally to the unfolding of experiences moment by moment.” (Jon Kabat-Zinn) It is an active process involving staying aware of the external environment and the internal bodily sensations in the Read more…
By Scott Dziadul Applying the benefits of meditation for students who face an array of issues in school and at home is a great practice to teach them. It can offer them the advantage of self-control and self-respect any parent would long for. Looking back, I wish I had been Read more…
By Gene Sykes There are many techniques in achieving maximum relaxation. These techniques can lessen stress, and help you fully enjoy your life even when you are ill. Relaxation techniques are a great form of stress management. One advantage is that they reduce stress on your body and mind. They Read more…
By Karen L Davis Relaxation is the process of releasing tension and returning the balance of both the mind and body. Relaxation techniques are important in managing stress. Since stress is known to contribute to the development of many diseases, one needs an antidote to battle stress. In fact, relaxation Read more…