The demands of life such as family engagements, work, education, and others can make you get stressed. Stress can interfere with your normal functioning and mess with the flow of life, thus becoming an obstacle to your success in various areas like relationships, work, and so on. The worst thing is that stress can build up and get to another level of becoming depressed and make you unproductive. But did you know that you can do away with or reduce stress by employing some tactics such as taking things easy, decluttering, and simplifying things? It is possible to get things…

It is never easy overcoming the death of a loved one. But one thing that can help is using yoga for grief-relief. This is a lessons that father Jason Greene, author of the book Once More We Saw Stars, learned painfully after his two-year-old daughter Greeta Greene was struck on the head by a piece of falling masonry, and killed. Not sure how he could move on after such personal devastation,  Jayson Greene turned to  yoga for grief relief. Now, he is sharing his journey of recovery in his new book Once More We Saw Stars, a book written in…

When you see the benefits of stationary bike exercise you will understand why it's the perfect compliment for your yoga workouts.  People who enjoy biking may find that they also enjoy using the stationary bike at the gym. It can be good for a cardio workout if you’re willing to challenge yourself on the bike. If you take it at a snail's pace, you won’t reap all the benefits that working out on the stationary bike has to offer. That's why I recommend either doing a good cardio workout to compliment yoga practices, or cycling mindfully as a form of…

Cannabidiol, commonly referred to as CBD, is a compound which is found naturally occurring in the cannabis plant. CBD products are derived from industrial hemp, which is a type of cannabis. Although they belong to the same family, hemp and marijuana are different plants which produce extremely different products. Marijuana is renowned for its “high effect”, due to the presence of the psychoactive component tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), but this compound is not present in CBD-based products. Instead, people celebrate CBD for its therapeutic effects. Initially CBD was predominantly available in the form of CBD oil, which is taken sublingually and absorbed…

Many people might think that doing daily affirmations every single day is a waste of time. However, the positive things you speak about yourself have the power to shape you. Positive and negtive self talk can have a big impact on your mental health. Look at it this way, sometimes, a simple act of unkindness can mess up your entire day. Why is this so? The things you let linger in your mind determine how you view life. If you woke up that morning affirming that you’re important, you wouldn’t take unkindness personally. You would understand that someone’s action is…

Are you looking for ways to boost your dating life and relationships? If so, you may want to try yoga. Not only does yoga enhance sexual performance as studies suggest, it can also have a profoundly positive effect on the deeper and more complex aspects of seeking love or being in a relationship with someone. Stronger Awareness = Better Partnerships Yoga increases self-awareness and mindfulness. In this way, it contributes to the building of more harmonious connections with others (and not only romantic ones). One of yoga’s primary teachings is taking a look inward and doing a bit of introspection. Finding…

Many people have wondered about the benefits and potential side-effects of combining meditation with marijuana. That is, except for marijuana users who use it for medicinal purposes [1]. However, we are witnessing the birth of a new culture and a new understanding of medical marijuana, and some people today are indeed beginning to combine meditation with marijuana, and yoga too. Although there are some warnings about combining yoga and cannabis. [2] Post legalization, a growing number of Americans have been looking forward to trying cannabis therapy to manage a wide array of medical conditions. It has been proven that the…

According to the American Sleep Association (ASA), as many as 70 million people in the United States may be suffering from a sleep disorder. From inability to get to sleep to inability to stay asleep, the consequences of not getting enough sleep or high quality sleep can be dangerous and even deadly. Yet many of the modern medical remedies for sleep disorders are problematic in some way. Some cause unwanted side effects while others are habit-forming. Still others simply don't work! Is there another option to find the rest you crave and need? In this article, we take a look…

Inflammation is the process in which white blood cells of our body protect us from infection with bacteria and viruses. There can be various reasons for inflammation including injury. But, chronic inflammation can lead to various diseases such as arthritis and some types of cancers. Symptoms of acute inflammation include pain, redness, immobility, swelling, and heat while symptoms of chronic inflammation include fatigue, mouth sores, chest pain, abdominal pain, and fever. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, 3 out of 5 people die of chronic inflammatory diseases. Inflammation sends pain signals to the brain as it pushes against…

A lot can be said about the benefits of meditation. There are studies that suggest meditation can help with everything from headaches to cancer. One of the most effective things meditation can be used for is stress management [READ: Meditation Techniques For Stress].  Meditation is a calming and peaceful practice to add to your daily life. It gives you a moment to breathe during your busy life. A break in your schedule to do something good for your brain and body is a good way to cut back on stress and tension especially when you are overcoming a crisis in…

As an Intuitive Guide and Divine Channel, I’ve met countless people suffering from some form of internal or external struggle. They come to me with “situations” that they label as problematic in their lives. They tell me they want to live a “better life,” but are often so caught up in external circumstances, that they have no idea where to begin. These situations vary from being unhappy in a romantic relationship to feeling frustrated with their job; some struggle with hating their body while others feel lost about their purpose in life; some are overwhelmed with a health crisis while…

 There are some excellent yoga breathing exercises for beginners to learn. In yoga it is essential to make sure that you are breathing correctly. Just as there are proper breathing meditation techniques, there are proper yoga breathing techniques too. It is important to breathe properly whether you are sitting to a meditation session or engaged in an active form of yoga [READ: 28 yoga style and their benefits]. In this article I will explain how to breathe in yoga, and I will share the best yoga breathing exercises for beginners.   Let’s start with breathing during asana practice Rules For…

When it comes to choosing a mindfulness teacher training course in 2019 you are absolutely spoilt for choice. Unfortunately you’re always swimming in a pool full of sharks. Let me tell you it how it is: There are a lot of fraudulent websites out there that offer mindfulness teacher training courses online. And a lot of them are absolute scams. Don’t get me wrong. I absolutely love meditation. As an online meditation teacher myself, and as the person who runs THE DAILY MEDITATION, meditation is my biggest passion in life. Well, maybe excluding cats. And because meditation is such a…

I love Buddha. And I love anything that reminds me of Buddha, like Buddhist figurines. They remind me to follow the dharma and to strive to be enlightened. Every time I see my favorite Buddhist figurine I immediately remember the lessons of the dharma. I remember to let go of attachments, to live a life of compassion, and, of course, to meditate. Are you with me on that? If so, you might like to get some Buddhist figurines for your home, office, meditation room—anywhere you would like to be reminded of the lessons of Siddhartha. These are simple little reminders…

We all propose new challenges and objectives: lead a healthier life, abandon bad habits…. Some motivational mobile apps will help you meet your personal goals and objectives. We have selected for you these 10 mobile motivation and self-help apps for 2019 that you will want to have on your mobile. Some are for iOS, others for Android, stay tuned and try the one that best fits what you need. But before you continue, it’s recommended to visit Kasamba. There you’ll get some perspectives of finding love and happiness while strengthening your spirituality. Tarot Card Reading Predictions Tarot readings can be…

<<-----PREVIOUS: Mental Health Benefits Of Meditation Every day I am amazed by the emotional benefits of meditation.  As a meditation teacher, one of my biggest motivations in life is helping people master their emotions. And in my honest opinion, meditation is the best way to do just that. It  can help you control your emotions and raise EQ. These emotional benefits of meditation prove just how powerful mindfulness can be for your mood.    My Top 8 Emotional Benefits Of Meditation  1.  Meditation improves relaxation This is one emotional benefit of meditation that surely requires absolutely no proof. We all…

There are so many mental health benefits of meditation. As a meditation teacher I am always inspired by stories of people overcoming anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems with meditation. I myself once suffered from mental health complications. And it was only through meditation that I was able to recover. Take a look at the mental health benefits of meditation below. They truly are inspiring. Mental Health Benefits Of Meditation For Anxiety, Depression And More 1. Mental Health Benefits of meditation for brain electiricity A study by the Norwegian Institute of Science And Technology showed that meditation improves electrical…