The speaker urges people to recognize they are part of a creative process, try out meditation, and embark on an experiment by changing their energy to create an effect in their lives.
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.
A Navy SEAL tries meditation for the first time and experiences a physical sensation of cool air entering his body. He encourages listeners to listen to the atomic vibration sounds recorded by NASA and shares how he felt unable to drive for two hours after his first meditation session.
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.
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 the difficulty some individuals face when trying to meditate and how it can be alluring to want to stop and leave the meditation room.
This podcast episode explores the scale of meditation practice, starting from creating temporary state changes to eventually leading to trait changes that last for months and years. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the different stages of meditation practice.
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.
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 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.
This podcast discusses the benefits of meditation and how it can be found in unexpected forms such as bonsai tree trimming and low-intensity workouts. It emphasizes that meditating is not solely about sitting still and tries to encourage people to find an alternative way to practice mindfulness.
The podcasters discuss their experiences with meditation and how it led to one of them spending time alone in the woods. They also explore the origins of the voice in our heads that guides us.
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.
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.
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.