I still remember the first time my partner and I tried meditation for couples intimacy. We lit some candles, dimmed the lights, and sat facing each other on the floor. As we followed the guiding voice from a meditation app, our breath and body sensations began synchronizing. A feeling of warmth and connection arose between…
As a long-time meditation teacher, I’m often asked by students about how to get started with mantra meditation. Having taught mantra practices for over a decade now, I’ve discovered some key insights to help beginners really understand and succeed with this profoundly transformational style of meditation. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll explain everything you need…
As someone who has struggled with self-discipline, I have found meditation to be a powerful tool for cultivating qualities like self-control, focus, and perseverance. In this article, I’ll share how to develop your meditation for self control in a variety of ways. Key Takeaways: How Meditation Helps Self-Discipline Types of Meditation That Boost Self-Discipline There are…
A calm, open heart forms the foundation of health, happiness and inner peace. Yet the stresses of modern life often lead to closed-hearted living – anxiety, depression, resentment, judgment and isolation. With hearts armored against the pain of past wounds, we struggle to fully trust, forgive, love without condition or embrace all of life’s diversity…
Burnout is a concerning issue that many people face in today’s high-stress world. As a busy professional myself, I have grappled with mounting exhaustion, lack of focus, and feeling ineffective at work. After learning more about mindfulness practices, I realized incorporating meditation for burnout could help relieve these symptoms. Key Takeaways: What Types of Meditation…
As a longtime meditator and spiritual seeker, mala beads have become an integral part of my practice. For the uninitiated, a mala is a set of 108 beads plus one guru bead, traditionally used for keeping count while reciting a mantra during meditation. The mala provides a tactile way to anchor and deepen one’s practice.…
As someone who has struggled with chronic back pain for years, I have found meditation to be an invaluable tool for managing my symptoms. In this article, I’ll share what I’ve learned about using meditation and mindfulness techniques specifically for the best meditation for pain relief. Key Takeaways In my journey with chronic back pain,…
Ever thought about trying the Jack Kornfield meditation for beginners? I’ll admit it – despite hearing so much about the benefits of meditation, I really didn’t know how to get started with this practice. What kind of meditation was best for a complete beginner like me? How often did I need to practice? Were there right…
As someone new to meditation, finding the best guided meditations can feel overwhelming. With hundreds of guided meditations out there, how do you even start? This list has got you covered with the 10 best guided meditations for beginners to try as you start your meditation practice in 2024. Key Takeaways: 1. Breathing Meditation Breathing…
As someone who lives with chronic inflammation and arthritis, I’m always interested in lifestyle changes that could help relieve my symptoms. Mindfulness meditation for inflammation is one approach I’ve been hearing more about recently for its potential anti-inflammatory effects. But does the science actually support these claims? I decided to dig into the research on…