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This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Kamaral Bassier It can be frustrating for new practitioners of meditation to transcend the constant stream of thoughts that invade our space. Even the thoughts of creating space are a distraction to our practice because it is after all, a thought. However, once a moment of space isRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Dr. Isaac Eliaz Meditation has a profound effect on our bodies. This ancient form of deep relaxation provides a moment of repose to recharge ourselves. In return, our bodies thank us with lower blood pressure, reduced anxiety and improved mood. Meditation has also been shown to decreaseRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Kim Anami Both, ideally. People often espouse the benefits of a daily meditation practice. I follow one myself. I meditate to renew my connection to spirit, the flow of life, and the voice of my intuition. What about a daily sexual practice? For millennia, or shall weRead more

Dr. Pillai started his journey of acquiring and teaching ancient knowledge 4 decades ago. At one point, he says he didn’t know if there was any new content or ideas to explore. But it was from that moment, he was able to understand exactly how to apply this ancient wisdom in a modern life toRead more

Your heart pumps blood through your body over 100,000 times a day. But recent studies show this may in fact be the least interesting thing about the most hardworking organ in your body. Have you ever noticed how emotions like joy, love, fear and sadness can be felt through your heart? Studies show that’s becauseRead more

Your heart pumps blood through your body over 100,000 times a day. But recent studies show this may in fact be the least interesting thing about the most hardworking organ in your body. Have you ever noticed how emotions like joy, love, fear and sadness can be felt through your heart? Studies show that’s becauseRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by James Connor Most meditation focuses on breathing, but I find that the most powerful techniques are based on an essential principal: to meditate on what you want to become. If we use the meditation techniques from ancient Hindu or Buddhist texts, remarkable transformations of theRead more

This article first appeared in chopra.com and is written by Elba Mueller In order to remain competitive in today’s market, successful companies need: To possess a clear vision of their goals Inspiration to be innovative in their approach to supplying products and services Leadership to guide individuals towards success Teamwork to enable employees to keepRead more

This article first appeared in wired.co.uk and is written by Liat Clark Different types of meditation elicit different types of physiological response, and can vastly improve cognitive skills. A team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) explored four types of meditation practiced by Buddhists, from two main branches of the tradition, Vajrayana (Deity andRead more

You wouldn’t be surprised if we told you meditation is good for you. With the hundreds of studies showing how it decreases stress, helps to stay calm, allows for mental clarity and focus, aids in heart disease prevention, rewires your brain chemistry and just makes you feel good…it’s nothing new. Plus the ancients who livedRead more