A daily 13-minute third eye meditation practice can improve mood, cognitive ability, focus, memory, and ability to sleep, according to a study. Consistency is key, and longer sessions can be done if only one session per week is possible.
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 podcast host reflects on the idea of controlling thoughts and emotions in the presence of the Dalai Lama, acknowledging the popularity of the Dalai Lama in the late 90s.
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.
Studies have shown that the brain is not fixed and meditation can alter brain structure by thickening certain pathways, making a more efficient and connected brain.
Despite initial skepticism, the value of meditation was discovered during a retreat where the teacher, Spring Washam, stressed the importance of self-compassion and kindness in achieving compassion and kindness towards others.
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 worlds of Jewish culture and meditation often intersect, with Jewish meditation teachers like Joseph Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg, Jack Kornfield, and Sylvia Borstein blending Buddhist principles into their teachings.
A woman shares her experience of being invited to a 10-day silent meditation retreat focused on pasta meditation, where participants had to refrain from speaking, reading, writing and making eye contact for the whole period.
The speaker shares a childhood memory of feeling invincible in the water, leading to a state of meditation, and discusses the concept of "green risks" which entails not doing things one wouldn't do at home.
The speaker discusses the purpose of life as experiencing the infinite within the finite and shares how they processed their son's death through long hours of meditation.
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.
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.
Meditation or sitting down and thinking about the intention that one wants to pursue might not be for everyone but it can help in putting oneself in the perspective of achieving that goal and help solve problems; it can have a positive impact on the mind.
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.
