Meditation Training
Many people think that meditation is something that should be done alone in a quiet room or outdoors. However, meditation and mindfulness can also be practised throughout a normal day, at various different points. One of the best and most common times to meditate is in the shower. If you’re like most people, you probably […]
Do you want to be more mindful, but find it difficult to make time for practising meditation? Well, there are plenty of ways to implement some form of awareness into our daily lives and make small moment-to-moment changes that don’t take much effort. Wherever you are in the world, whether you’re a health professional, a […]
Transcendental Meditation vs Mindfulness which one is right for you? Today’s most popular mindfulness and meditation techniques have strayed somewhat from the ancient spiritual roots of the practice. Disciplines such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) apply traditional ideas within a modern context, demonstrating how pain, anxiety and stress levels can be reduced using mindful techniques. […]
Mindfulness poetry is a powerful way to connect with the heart of the experience of mindfulness. Whether or not we have a formal mindfulness practice, mindfulness poetry can help us keep, or regain, our footing in a world of upheaval. They can inspire you and bring you closer to the wonder of living a mindful […]
Mindfulness meditation often uses the breath as an anchor, something practitioners can stay focused on and return to when they become distracted. But there are other, more complex ways of noticing and using our breath in order to get the best out of it and produce certain results in the body and mind. Today’s article […]
Meditation is a broad practice with a long history; when you first start learning about it, it can seem slightly overwhelming. If you want to develop a more peaceful mind, meditation may provide the answers you’re looking for. For centuries, it has been used to reduce anxiety and stress, increase wellbeing, and foster compassion and […]
You could be wondering what is the purpose of meditation?People practise meditation for a number of different reasons. Many are enticed by the various physical health benefits, while others may want to experience a deeper sense of peace and relaxation. For some, meditation practices may offer a chance to connect with a sense of spirituality […]
The human brain is capable of changing its structure and function in response to experience. The brain’s ability to change itself as we learn new things and adapt to our environment is known as neuroplasticity. Taking a psychological approach to mindfulness means understanding this process a bit better; so what are some examples of neuroplasticity? […]
Ever wondered what happens inside your head to make you pick up a drink, look out the window, or read an article? What brain functions cause you to click on this blog post, see these odd shapes on the screen, interpret them as words, and then extract meaning from those words? What determines our emotions, […]
Even if you’re well aware of the benefits of mindfulness, it can still be difficult to find time during your day for mindfulness practice. You may regularly get distracted by commitments at work, at school, or at home, and that’s totally fine! However, you shouldn’t give up on mindful living altogether; there are many ways […]
