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.
This podcast episode recommends an A to Z course for anyone who wants to start meditating, and compares the structure of the course to a training plan. It is suggested that the course would require one to two months of daily meditation.
The repeated return to a state of focus from a state of non-focus or diminished focus helps improve the neural plasticity of the brain. A 13 minute meditation practice, in which you fully expect your focus to drift, but continually refocus is the most effective way to teach yourself to focus and stay concentrated according to studies, while NSDR and Yoga Nidra involve defocusing techniques.
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.
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.
Through meditation and practice, individuals can reawaken their natural compassion and make it a way of living and moving in the world. This direct knowing and experience of self brings a sense of freedom and well-being.
The podcast discusses affordable meditation options for beginners, including an inexpensive program and an app that features 10 bits of guided meditation. It compares learning how to meditate to learning a new instrument.
The podcast talks about a unique meditation technique, where one needs to imagine negative thoughts and feelings while inhaling instead of thinking happy thoughts.
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.
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.
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.
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, the benefits of mindfulness meditation are discussed and how it can improve mental health. Techniques for effective mindfulness meditation are also shared.
