An Indepth Guide to Meditation; Everything You Need to Know!
In today’s fast-paced world, finding moments of peace and tranquility is more valuable than ever. Yes, life can be a roller-coaster of emotions and stress, and sometimes, all we really crave for is that inner peace. Meditation offers a path to inner calm, increased self-awareness, and improved mental well-being. WAIT, before you think meditation is […]
5 ways to bring presence and joy back to your life here, now
Here, now are perhaps among the most commonly used words till it starts to become a cliché on what these two words possibly mean. Let’s be here, now. I am here, now… and several other ways that you and I can possibly say it. The truth is that more than half of the world’s population […]
Relaxation techniques: take a deep breath, and just enjoy life
Relaxation is not only about peace of mind or about enjoying a hobby. Relaxation is a process that decreases the effects of stress on your mind and body as well. Relaxation techniques can indeed help you cope with everyday stress and even with stress related to various health problems, such as heart diseases and pain. […]
The secret of Anapanasati and how to apply it in meditation?
The most common and basic meditation technique since Buddha’s time has been the conscious observation of the breathing, also known as anapanasati or mindfulness of breathing. Why is this practice so important for meditation? In this article, I am going to show the powerful characteristics of breathing as a meditation object. Directing our attention When […]
Find Your Inner Zen in the Deserts of Near Scottsdale, AZ
There is so much beauty to behold in Scottsdale, Arizona. You can go rock climbing on the Boulders or whitewater rafting on the Upper Salt River. There are also plenty of resorts near Scottsdale that offer amenities such as dining, entertainment, shopping, and more. There’s so much to do that it can be hard to […]
The Gift of Breathing In and Out
Imagine your nose is blocked, and you can only breathe with your mouth! Something so unnatural, like walking on your hands! Due to the nose septoplasty surgery (where a doctor corrects deviated septum by straightening it and re-positioning it in the middle), I spent 2 weeks breathing with my mouth only which made me realize how […]
Seven Steps For A Yogi Path
There’s a lot of confusion about yoga these days. For many, it’s just a brand to market their products, or a tool used in social media as a way to get thousands of likes and followers. However, yoga is not only about a perfect headstand pose, or holding your leg behind your neck. The asana […]
Find your meaning by breathing.
Does your life have meaning? If you are anything like me then you try to distract yourself (which is made easier with social media) whenever this question to mind. It’s easier to watch cat videos than have the ‘talk’ with ourselves. It’s similar to the performance evaluation with your boss except that it’s not compulsory […]
Relieve chronic pain with meditation
“I am in pain! It hurts so much I cannot get up in the morning, I cannot live a normal life”, you may hear this on a daily basis as more than one person out of ten is constantly experiencing chronic pain (this is if we generalise based on the research made by National Institutes […]
Meditate to Improve Your Patience: a Medicine against Violent Behaviours
I have always been a person who tends to say and do the first thing that comes to my mind. Even though, I try to avoid situations like that, once in a while there is a special circumstance that turns me into a very vehement person.