Eastern healing traditions suggest that mudras—yogic hand gestures used in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Ayurveda—can support weight loss and overall wellbeing. While they won’t replace a healthy diet or movement, these simple practices can boost motivation, regulate digestion, and calm emotional eating triggers like stress and anxiety. Below, you’ll learn the best mudras for weight loss,…
I didn’t want incense. I didn’t want mantras or gurus or cosmic explanations. I just wanted to feel less overwhelmed. That’s what led me to non-spiritual meditation—a quiet, grounded way to calm my mind without needing to believe in anything. If you’re atheist, agnostic, or just turned off by the spiritual side of meditation, you’re…
Today, one of my meditation students asked, “Why have I been crying during meditation? What’s going on? I thought meditation was supposed to make me relaxed and happy, but my eyes are wet.” I explained that it is perfectly normal to cry when meditating. While there can be some significant side effects of meditation, this…
One of my meditation students came to me recently and asked what the best breathing meditation technique is. They had heard that breathing meditation can reduce stress and anxiety and wanted to see if it would work for them. “That depends”, I said, because what is right for one person might not be right for…
Kinhin, or traditional Zen walking meditation, is a grounding technique that reduces stress, enhances focus, and improves mental clarity. In my private meditation lessons, I’ve taught many students how to practice Kinhin safely and effectively—and nearly all have found it profoundly calming. If you want to experience mindful movement, boost your energy, and reduce anxiety…
There are days when I feel off in a way I can’t explain—tired but wired, heavy but scattered. No amount of rest helps, and my usual meditation practices don’t seem to work. That’s when I turn to chi meditation. Rooted in Taoist tradition, chi meditation helps you reconnect with your body’s energy—your life force—and gently…
If you know a different word that you would like to add to the list, please leave a comment. Include the word and its meaning. Thanks. Read our article on the meaning and importance of spirituality. Active Meditation: Active meditation, as the name implies, is all about meditating while being physically active, such as by…
For a long time, I felt like I was almost touching something deeper in meditation—but couldn’t quite get there. I’d sit for days, weeks… still feeling like I was circling the edge of something I couldn’t name. Merkaba meditation changed that for me. This practice—rooted in sacred geometry, breathwork, and deep visualization—helped me unlock an…
