Vedic Meditation, an activity of meditation that has been practiced since ancient times. Which helps us in aligning our mind and body. Our sages and monks have been practicing it since the time so that they can completely control their minds and body. This is what gives them success. They…
"While I was extremely sceptical at first, yoga and meditation have been a game-changer for my life. My sleep is better, and I'm more focused and relaxed in my daily life. I truly believe that yoga and meditation can help so many veterans as they did for me." Stress is…
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Sitting down directly on the ground during meditation, without the aid of any meditation cushions can be rather uncomfortable and sometimes painful for me. My lower back protests quite a bit due to my history with lower back pains, my sitting bones hurt after a while, and my calves go…
Sleep didn’t use to come easy for me before I was introduced to the world of online meditation. My mind was always racing through the lists of to-dos, looming deadlines, or just anxieties about work and life. Then I found meditation classes on Insight Timer, as well as on other…
Since ancient times, crystals and stones have been used by many cultures such as Egyptians, Greeks and Chinese as sources of healing power. Crystals are still being used in this modern-day, such as in Feng Shui beliefs, to bring forth wealth, prosperity and healing. In recent years, there has been…
Mala beads, once used for religious practices, is now becoming popular as a fashion accessory. I see it hanging almost everywhere and worn by people from all walks of life. Did you know that malas are not simply beautiful ornaments worn on the body, but can be a very useful…
Mindfulness meditation is gaining traction globally. It is believed that globally between 200 and 500 million people meditate. [1] The global wellness industry, including meditation, is believed to be worth $4.2 trillion. [2] The trend is catching on especially in the leadership realm as mindful leaders are known to be…
Like many of you, I create my annual resolutions in January hoping to form good habits and change my life for the better over the year. This year, I committed to making meditation a part of my health routine. I was suffering from bad sleep over the last couple of…