Over the years that I’ve been teaching meditation, many people have asked me whether meditation can replace therapy. It’s understandable why so many people are interested in this. For starters, meditation is a much more economical option than therapy (depending on what part of the world you live in). It’s arguably easier to get into… Continue reading Yes, Meditation Could Possibly Replace Therapy…Sometimes
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12 Best Types of Corporate Wellness Programs With Examples
There are many different types of corporate wellness programs. And the examples in this list will help you to pick the best one for your team. In this guide we will look at all the different options and their benefits. Plus, I’ll also share insider tips that you need to know before you schedule your… Continue reading 12 Best Types of Corporate Wellness Programs With Examples
Guided Meditation For Inner Peace [With Script]
Inner peace is the feeling of being calm, content, and peaceful deep within your soul. And that’s exactly how I personally feel after a really good meditation session. When we meditate we calm the mind simply by focusing on the breath, and that leads to deelings of serenity. I created the inner peace meditation script,… Continue reading Guided Meditation For Inner Peace [With Script]
Why Meditation Makes You Happy & Stops Wandering Mind
Have you ever wondered why meditation makes you happy? Essentially, when you use meditation techniques for happiness, you train the mind to stop wandering and to live in the moment. And this makes you happy. Science proves this. Let’s take a look. Meditation Makes You Happy Because It Stops “Wandering Mind” Meditation makes you happy… Continue reading Why Meditation Makes You Happy & Stops Wandering Mind
Best Meditation for Stress Release [With Script]
As you probably know, stress is a complicated thing. There are many different causes of stress and many different symptoms. Some people mostly experience stress in the form of painful thoughts. And others experience it as physical sensations, such as a tense chest. Because stress is complicated, there are many different types of meditation for… Continue reading Best Meditation for Stress Release [With Script]
25 Best Herbs For Meditation To Help You Relax [RANKED]
Ayurveda is the oldest of all health systems and comes from India. The word literally translates to “Life science”. And one of the main practices of Ayurveda is to use herbs and spices for health. One way to do so is to use herbs to enhance your meditation practice. So let’s look at the best… Continue reading 25 Best Herbs For Meditation To Help You Relax [RANKED]
13 Best Sound Healing Instruments in the World
Whenever I’m stressed, I turn to music. Specifically, I’ll play the piano and meditate on it. I never considered this to be sound healing. But it is. Many instruments are wonderfully therapeutic, as are many sounds. Sound Healing has been scientifically proven to heal the mind and body. Indeed, research from Daniel J. Levitin [1]… Continue reading 13 Best Sound Healing Instruments in the World
CBD, Yoga & Meditation: What You Need To Know
Now that hemp-derived products have been made legal around the country, many people are starting to combine yoga, CBD and meditation for a powerful anti-anxiety, anti-stress solution. If that sounds good to you, read my guide to stopping anxiety with meditation. In this guide, I will show you the benefits of Cannabidiol for yoga and… Continue reading CBD, Yoga & Meditation: What You Need To Know
How To Explore Your Mind To See Your True Self
If you want to see the inner truth of your own being, you need to look within. The best way to explore your mind is with meditation. And at first, that might sound a little backwards…. A lot of people think that meditation is just about clearing your mind so your head is blank. And… Continue reading How To Explore Your Mind To See Your True Self
Best Type Of Meditation For Depression [With Scripts]
If you are suffering from depression, take solace in the fact that meditation can help you to beat your affliction. In this tutorial we will look at the best type to use. Meditation, of course, is the practice of focusing the mind on specific things, such as the breath. There are, however, many different types… Continue reading Best Type Of Meditation For Depression [With Scripts]
8 Subconscious Mind Exercises Actually Worth Trying
In my experience, subconscious exercises can really help with motivation, productivity and many other aspects of the mind. I was recently reading research by John A. Bargh at Yale University, which suggests that the power of the unconscious mind is around 90% of your total brain power (1). That’s 90% of your brain that can be… Continue reading 8 Subconscious Mind Exercises Actually Worth Trying
Best Meditation For Anxiety [With Script]
Anxiety is perhaps the number one problem that I help my students with in my meditation lessons. What I find most interesting is the staggering amount of different ways in which people experience anxiety. There’s generalized anxiety, social anxiety, separation anxiety… Thankfully, meditation can help with all these problems. And in this guide, I will… Continue reading Best Meditation For Anxiety [With Script]
Best Meditation For Happiness & Positivity [With Script]
In this guide, we’ll look at meditations that you can use to feel a little bit happier. We’ll also discuss the science to see why people who meditate are happier than the rest. Take your time reading this, and try each of the methods. That way you will find the best meditation for you as an individual. … Continue reading Best Meditation For Happiness & Positivity [With Script]
How To Get Rid of Bad Thoughts Easily
According to two scientific studies, the average person thinks between 14,000 and 60,000 thoughts per day [1]. An estimated 85% of these thoughts are unhelpful and often painful. Some thoughts are obsessive, recurring thoughts that seem impossible to stop. For instance, many people dwell on bad thoughts about death. And many thoughts cause anxiety [2],… Continue reading How To Get Rid of Bad Thoughts Easily
10 Mind Training Techniques You Need To Know
One of the most important disciplines in life, as far as I’m concerned, is the discipline of training your mind every bit as much as you train your body. Naturally, there are conventional ways to do this, like exercise, nutrition, learning something new, using your non-dominant hand (the now-famous method of neurobiologist Lawrence Katz) and… Continue reading 10 Mind Training Techniques You Need To Know
21 Examples Of Negative Self Talk & Negative Thoughts That Kill
There are many different types of negative thoughts and negative self-talk. And some are truly brutal. Indeed, Beverly D. Flaxington says that too much negative self talk “Gets you in its grip and does everything possible to keep you trapped.” And Margarita Tartovsky, M.S., says: “Negative thoughts can sink our mood and perpetunate a sense… Continue reading 21 Examples Of Negative Self Talk & Negative Thoughts That Kill
Why Compassion Is Important In Life Right Now
Compassion is helpful for our health and happiness. And it can even have a significant effect on our careers and personal lives. There are many character traits that we truly need. For instance, just consider the staggering benefits of hope. Compassion is one of those essential traits. For millennia, spiritualists have touted the importance of… Continue reading Why Compassion Is Important In Life Right Now
11 Side Effects Of Meditation You Cannot Ignore
To practice meditation safely, you need to understand the potential side effects of this otherwise marvelous practice. Many people know about the common problems with meditation. For instance, the fact that some techniques can make you cry, make you tired, and even make you put on weight. But as science continues to examine the effects of… Continue reading 11 Side Effects Of Meditation You Cannot Ignore
19 Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Exercises [CBT]
In this guide, we’ll look at Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy exercises (Mindful CBT exercises). These techniques combine cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. They are helpful for alleviating anxiety and depression and for removing negative thoughts. As a meditation teacher, I am always on the lookout for alternative, complementary ways to train the mind. And mindfulness CBT… Continue reading 19 Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Exercises [CBT]
9 Best Ayurveda Practices For Health
The world is awakening to Ayurvedic medicines and to the Ayurvedic health system in general. We decided to get involved. We conducted extensive research and discovered ten of the best Ayurvedic practices for health, beauty, and well-being. Try this Ayurvedic exercises with us.