The speaker talks about his past struggles with failure and how he developed his meditation practice to cope with it, allowing him to find moments of peace and joy in everyday life.
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 episode, Sam Harris discusses the meaning of life and how meditation can lead to a realization that you don't need a good enough reason to live in the moment and be fulfilled.
The podcast episode talks about how meditation can help people gain perspective and bring consciousness to their experiences before thought or concepts come into play.
The practice of Jewish meditation mainly involves mindfulness within Judaism and its connection and incorporation of practices from Buddhism as well, recognizing that each tradition has something unique to offer.
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.
In this podcast, experts discuss the various benefits of practicing meditation, including reduced stress and improved mental clarity.
Young-hee Mignot Rinpoche debunks the myth that meditation means thinking of nothing and offers practical tips to make meditation easier for beginners.
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.
Meditation can be thought of as an introductory class before other life classes, as it involves understanding and controlling the neuro responses of your body. By approaching meditation as a science, it can be easier to understand its crucial role in managing stress and improving overall well-being.
The speaker discusses the importance of allowing time to get physically comfortable before beginning meditation, comparing it to a foundation of a building or a tree growing upwards.
Headspace is a meditation app that offers clinically-validated mindfulness guided meditations, which can help reduce stress, improve sleep, boost focus and increase overall well-being.
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.
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 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.
This podcast discusses the brain and body changes that occur during meditation, as well as the numerous benefits that have been scientifically proven to occur as a result of regular meditation practice.
In this podcast, the host explores the benefits and misconceptions surrounding the practice of meditation, with insights from a spiritual leader and meditation expert.
