Meditation can help to train the mind to be strong and powerful, providing a tool for critical decision-making and a way to manage the chaos of life.
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.
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 discusses the observed changes in the brain and anecdotal stories about the experiences of those who have meditated for 10, 100, 500, 1000, 5000, and 10,000 hours. The host states that the experiences of those who have meditated for longer periods of time are different from those who have not, and emphasizes the importance of meditation in one's life.
The speaker describes a guided meditation practice that involves envisioning a safe space and a younger version of oneself, and uses visualization techniques to alleviate feelings of guilt or shame.
The key to a good meditation practice is to be able to flexibly and dynamically engage with the world around you. Interoceptive awareness can help you achieve this by allowing you to focus on your breathing or third eye center for a short period of time.
Young-hee Mignot Rinpoche debunks the myth that meditation means thinking of nothing and offers practical tips to make meditation easier for beginners.
The author discusses the teachings of Dzogchen, a form of meditation that seeks to impart the experience of self-transcendence directly to the student, and how this helped him discover his blind spot of the mind. He explains how Chulgu Rugen was able to teach with precision, pointing out the nature of the mind and getting the meditator to recognize that consciousness is intrinsically free of self.
The practice of meditation has gained popularity as a way for individuals to step out, step back, and have an original thought as a response to the fast-paced and busy world we live in today, especially for those who don't practice religion or go to church.
This podcast episode discusses the benefits of guided meditation for mental focus and explores interesting ideas, including those of Donald Hoffman. The episode also includes an advertisement for Element, an electrolyte supplement for low-carb diets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Listen to this podcast to learn about a new book on depression and the effectiveness of meditation that highlights special breathing techniques like TUMO.
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.
In this podcast, experts discuss the various benefits of practicing meditation, including reduced stress and improved mental clarity.
Join us for a sound journey of repeated syllables as we explore the power of rhythm and repetition in meditation and mindfulness.
In this podcast, we explore the benefits of meditation in daily life, including increased mindfulness, reduced stress, and improved overall well-being. We also discuss practical tips for starting and maintaining a meditation practice.
