The podcast host discusses the importance of adapting meditation practices over time and offers an analogy to explain how certain practices can work for certain periods of time within one's life.
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.
Sitting with good posture and focusing on breathing can have benefits even without reaching a state of meditation. The speaker shares personal experiences and mentions the practice of an 80-year-old backpack traveler.
The speaker describes the difficulty some individuals face when trying to meditate and how it can be alluring to want to stop and leave the meditation room.
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.
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.
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.
The artist discusses the impact of meditation on his creative process and relationships, as well as his recent experiences with extended meditation retreats.
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.
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.
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.
The calming effects of meditation allow for a clearer perspective on oneself and others, leading to better empathy and understanding. Additionally, meditation can provide a restful and alert state of mind.
In this podcast, experts discuss the benefits of meditation, including reduced stress, improved focus and concentration, and better overall well-being.
