By Heather Callaghan, Editor When problems pile up – most people think the answer is a vacation far, far away. Their nerves and stress receptors are so burnt that fantasies of mountains, cabins, beaches and Caribbean waters dance in their minds. But when it comes to relaxing fantasies that dance in […]
By Maharshi University Of Management As the value of meditation becomes widely recognized, researchers are increasingly trying to understand the differences among approaches. A study published today in Brain and Cognition reports subjective experiences and cortical activation patterns that distinguish the Transcendental Meditation* technique from other meditation practices. “Transcendental Meditation […]
By Wes Annac Letting go of the negativity and stress that hijack our attention is one of the most difficult things for people to do, because we cling to an identity we think is necessary for our survival when in reality, it prevents us from truly living. It’s through our […]
By Alex Pietrowski Firmly embedded into our culture now, pharmaceutical companies create so-called cures and treatments for every human condition, and modern psychiatry has become an institution that works to create lifelong dependencies on medications to help people adapt to the stress of modern life and to conform to the […]
By Pamela Bofferding You’ve definitely heard of endorphins, the feel-good hormones that are released during physical activity. And you’ve probably heard about the head-clearing benefits of meditation, how being mindful can help to combat stress and anxiety. But what you may not have heard about is how combining these two […]
By Christina Sarich Learning how to embrace mental silence or do a few Downward Facing Dog poses just might keep your brain from becoming a human piñata as you age. A recent study suggests that the cognitive disarray that can result from aging — the loss of your mental goodies, […]
By Derrick Broze A new study has confirmed the benefits of mindfulness-based therapy for treating people with recurring depression. According to a new analysis, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy may be more helpful than other treatments for people with recurring depression. MBCT combines traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) methods with psychological strategies […]
Many people are aware of the stress relief and overall health benefits provided by meditation, but may not find the time. When they think of meditation, they imagine sitting in a dark room with strangers cross-legged for hours chanting mantras, and between work, family and other responsibilities, that hour may […]
By Josh Richardson There are various states of consciousness, however meditation is one of the most important of them. It increases cardiovascular quality, lowers blood pressure, decreases anxiety and among quantum physicists is considered the fourth state of consciousness in which the entire brain is engaged. But it also does […]
By Daily Superfood Love I can be my own worst enemy when it comes to figuring out how to focus on a specific task. I love “progress” and “forward momentum” so I can make a grand list that has lots of moving parts (sometimes, I color code it with different […]