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The Benefits of Silence: A Guided Meditation for Beginners
Join this peaceful meditation, with Chopra’s Chief Impact Officer, Meditation Teacher, Wellness Educator and Reiki Teacher, Devi Brown.Everyday we are bombarded with noise and external stressors: the phone ringing, a text message coming in or an email needing our immediate attention. But, what would happen if we just set it all down for a moment? Reconnecting with silence is essential...
Meditation Retreats vs. Meditation Classes: Which Is Right for You?
Meditation retreats and classes provide unique benefits when you are looking to explore a greater sense of community and guidance. In order to decide between a retreat or a class, it is important to understand not only the distinction between the two but also your lifestyle and desires.What Is a Meditation Retreat?A meditation retreat can feel like a vacation and...
Meditation Frustration: What to Do When You Want to Quit
The quick answer is “Don’t Quit”!During my years of teaching meditation, I’ve heard a multitude of excuses for ending a meditation session early so let’s look at some of them and what to do when they occur.ComfortOne of the simplest reasons for feeling restless during meditation is because you’re sitting in an uncomfortable position. If you can sit for 20–30...
2 Things to Avoid In Meditation
When it comes to meditation, you’re curious about it. Most likely, you’re convinced of the scientific benefits. You’d like to make meditation part of your life. You may have even tried a few times but the moment you close your eyes, thoughts, stories, and mental noise flood your mind. What seems like a simple process of finding inner peace feels...
13 Reasons You Should Start Meditating
Meditation is an effortless process that will enrich all aspects of your life. Anyone who can think a thought can meditate, and everyone will benefit from it. If you or someone dear to you is still holding out, hopefully at least one of the following 13 reasons will strike the necessary chord to get you started. Once the gifts start...
4 Tips for Enhancing Your Meditation Practice
Meditation, perhaps once radical, is now virtually mainstream. People all over the world practice meditation to calm the mind and de-stress the body. A 2012 national research study reported that 8 percent of U.S. adults, 18 million people, used meditation. The popularity and accessibility of meditation continues to soar.The positive effects meditation has on physical health, emotional well-being, and high...