Sharon Salzberg talks with Tim Ferriss about how people involved with meditation, addiction research and medicine, and plant medicine, as well as icons of sport, can overcome self-hatred.
Matthew Ricard, a Buddhist monk, has been officially declared as the happiest man on earth after scans of his brain showed the highest level of gamma waves, associated with attention, memory, learning, and happiness, ever recorded by science. Researchers have also found fewer signs of aging in his brain than his peers, more than 10 years after the initial studies were conducted.
In this podcast, the importance of achieving flow states through meditation as well as the impact these states have on GDP is discussed, highlighting the significance of encouraging people to understand who they are and follow their passions.
The speaker shares his experience traveling through Asia and meditating with various monks. He emphasizes the importance of finding inner peace and detaching oneself from negative thoughts.
The speaker discusses the power of meditation and how catching the right thing at the right time can change your life. They also express a desire to create content that speaks to common problems that people face, regardless of their level of success.
A person expresses difficulty in finding time for traditional meditation practices due to busy schedules, citing personal experiences with therapy and lack of free time.
Lie down and allow yourself to become the body of the earth. Experience the sensation of being dangled safely by the love of the great earth that is behind your back, preventing your body from floating away.
This podcast episode discusses the benefits of guided meditation, prayer, and devotionals for introducing different thoughts and clearing the mind. The host also shares a metaphor about finding inner peace amidst the chaos of daily life.
In this podcast, the speaker talks about their experience with meditation and how they use heavy metal music to get in a certain state of mind when working out.
Focusing on an activity tends to predict a higher level of happiness. Meditation, whether it is on one's internal state or external surroundings, has shown to improve focus and refocus on perception, done in as little as 13 minutes consistently.
Through meditation practice, many people gain a heightened appreciation for the beauty of everyday life--even something as simple as the movement of a hand or the sight of a cup can evoke deep joy and gratitude.
The podcast discusses the importance of morning meditation to avoid distractions and negative influences that come from social media and instead focus on improving oneself through self-help books and positive education.
Meditation can help you learn to focus and encourage awareness in how we show up in the world, impacting mental and physical health, relationships, and more. It can lead to a higher purpose and confidence, as long as it's not taken to the extreme like getting addicted to plastic surgery.
Join us for a sound journey of repeated syllables as we explore the power of rhythm and repetition in meditation and mindfulness.
This guided meditation leads listeners through a visualization of white, bright, healing light washing away negative emotions and beliefs, leaving them feeling safe and calm.
In this podcast, the benefits of mindfulness meditation are discussed and how it can improve mental health. Techniques for effective mindfulness meditation are also shared.
The practice of breathing in gratitude and breathing out fear can transform us into better leaders, friends, family members and happier, healthier people. This podcast explores how gratitude and courage can be cultivated through meditation and daily practice, even for those who do not consider themselves natural optimists.
The podcast talks about a unique meditation technique, where one needs to imagine negative thoughts and feelings while inhaling instead of thinking happy thoughts.
In this podcast, the host explores the benefits and misconceptions surrounding the practice of meditation, with insights from a spiritual leader and meditation expert.