Meditation & Mindfulness Articles

Curious about how meditation and mindfulness can help you live a healthier, happier life? Read about the health benefits, scientific background, and basic techniques of these practices.
186 Articles
How to Create a Classroom Mindfulness Practice
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How to Create a Classroom Mindfulness Practice
Madeleine Somerville
Try these simple, effective tools for a focused classroom with engaged students.
Vinyasa Yoga for Beginners
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Vinyasa Yoga for Beginners
Amy Pennington
Vinayasa can be seen as a way of flowing in the world as well, framing things in cycles with a beginning, middle, and end.
Try This Meditation: Loving-Kindness for Self-Love
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Try This Meditation: Loving-Kindness for Self-Love
Lindsay Tucker
Rebecca Acabchuk
Research shows that practicing for as little as 7 weeks reduces stress, improves cognitive function, and increases positivity.
How Meditation Can Help Ease Chronic Pain
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How Meditation Can Help Ease Chronic Pain
Brittany Krupski
Dr. David Vago
In the race to find relief, researchers are increasingly looking at non-pharmaceutical solutions like meditation.
Is Mindfulness a Leadership Trait?
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Is Mindfulness a Leadership Trait?
Amy Pennington
It’s through conscious awareness that we can begin to develop empathy, benefiting both leaders and employees alike.
4 Social Media Habits That Boost Self-Worth
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4 Social Media Habits That Boost Self-Worth
Jerusha Kamoji
Rebecca Acabchuk
If you find yourself ruminating on negative thoughts or comparisons, try these exercises to pull you back into reality.
How to HALT Negative Emotions with Mindfulness
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How to HALT Negative Emotions with Mindfulness
Brittany Krupski
Rebecca Acabchuk
If the idea of pausing to check in with yourself sounds familiar, that’s because the HALT method is a mindfulness practice.
5 Ways to Sleep Better, Starting Tonight
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5 Ways to Sleep Better, Starting Tonight
Lindsay Tucker
Rebecca Acabchuk
Integrate one or more of these practices into your daily routine to reap all the benefits of healthy sleep — starting tonight.
How to Sit in Stillness — Even When It’s Scary
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How to Sit in Stillness — Even When It’s Scary
Jerusha Kamoji
Rebecca Acabchuk
And contrary to popular belief, sitting in stillness isn’t siloed to meditating in a quiet room —you can also be in motion.
How to Make Meditation a Habit
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How to Make Meditation a Habit
Amy Pennington
Bringing the quality of mindfulness into any activity is a good way to start your meditation practice.
Use Mindfulness to Shrink Holiday Stress
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Use Mindfulness to Shrink Holiday Stress
Jerusha Kamoji
Rebecca Acabchuk
Use mindful awareness to shift your relationship with financial strain, navigating family relationships, and change in routine.
Why Resolutions Don't Work — And What to Do Instead
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Why Resolutions Don't Work — And What to Do Instead
Brittany Krupski
Resolutions declare what you want to start, while goals take action toward a desired future.
21 Days to Calm Anxiety: Our 5 Biggest Takeaways
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21 Days to Calm Anxiety: Our 5 Biggest Takeaways
RoundGlass Team
It can be difficult to focus or enjoy life when you’re feeling anxious. These practices can help quiet a racing mind.
How Meditating in Nature Benefits the Mind & Body
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How Meditating in Nature Benefits the Mind & Body
Jerusha Kamoji
Rebecca Acabchuk, Ph.D
Reminding ourselves of natural cycles makes living through the ups and downs of life feel less overwhelming.
3 Ways to Find Focus with Mindfulness
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3 Ways to Find Focus with Mindfulness
Jerusha Kamoji
Rebecca Acabchuk
Knowing your strengths and weaknesses will allow you to make lifestyle adjustments needed to stay productive.
Find Your Natural Energy Source
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Find Your Natural Energy Source
Amy Pennington
While everyone has a unique personal rhythm, many may benefit from a midday rest period when feeling fatigued.
Optimize Your Morning Routine
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Optimize Your Morning Routine
Lindsay Tucker
With tons of books, podcasts, and articles promising to reinvent your morning, know which routine is right for you.
Are You Lonely or Uncomfortable Being Alone?
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Are You Lonely or Uncomfortable Being Alone?
Jerusha Kamoji
Meditation can help you sit with your feelings and take more control when loneliness creeps up.
Spotlight: Prakriti Poddar’s Wholistic Wellbeing Journey
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Spotlight: Prakriti Poddar’s Wholistic Wellbeing Journey
Jerusha Kamoji
Prakriti Poddar
Poddar’s decision to follow her purpose has led to an extensive career at RoundGlass helping others actualize mental health.
Mindful Parenting: How to Raise Thoughtful, Conscious Kids
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Mindful Parenting: How to Raise Thoughtful, Conscious Kids
Amy Pennington
We learn from a handful of parenting experts, and offer parenting tips and tricks for raising an evolved being.
7 Steps to Manage Difficult Emotions
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7 Steps to Manage Difficult Emotions
Jerusha Kamoji
Rebecca Acabchuk
It might seem counterintuitive but facing your emotions can support you in processing them.
Your Wholistic Guide to Building Healthy Habits
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Your Wholistic Guide to Building Healthy Habits
Jerusha Kamoji
Rebecca Acabchuk
It’s time to reimagine how we look at habit building and consider shaking up routines with some help from the experts.
Why Meditate? Here Are All the Reasons You Need
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Why Meditate? Here Are All the Reasons You Need
Morena Escardó
Maintenance of the mind should be a daily priority, but it takes a back seat to our physical needs. Enter meditation, a source for healthy balance in a busy world.
Enter the #iMeditate Contest
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Enter the #iMeditate Contest
RoundGlass Studios
Tell the world why you meditate and help us inspire others to begin their own meditation journeys.
Living with Earplugs Out
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Living with Earplugs Out
Vishvapani Blomfield
Now that I wasn’t able to find time for my regular meditation routine, I wondered how it could help.
5 Healthy Habits Gained by Meditation
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5 Healthy Habits Gained by Meditation
Jerusha Kamoji
Dr. David Vago
We see meditation as not just a healthy habit, but as one of few enablers of building healthy mental and behavioral habits.
Chakra Meditations for Sleep
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Chakra Meditations for Sleep
Amy Pennington
When the root chakra is imbalanced or blocked, it can be difficult to fall asleep, and it can also show up in our dreams.
Don’t Set SMART Goals, Set Big Ones
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Don’t Set SMART Goals, Set Big Ones
Palma Michel
By choosing a goal that's bigger than yourself, you're acknowledging that you don't have all the answers.
The Mind-Body Benefits of Meditation
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The Mind-Body Benefits of Meditation
Dr. David Vago
Madeleine Somerville
Meditation can even improve the quality and duration of sleep as much as a sleeping pill.
5 Common Myths of Meditation
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5 Common Myths of Meditation
Amy Pennington
Many compare wandering thoughts to clouds – watch them as you would watch the clouds, passing over and impermanent.
5 Ways to Live Beyond Fear
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5 Ways to Live Beyond Fear
Leena Gupta
What you’re most afraid of is usually not based in the reality of the present moment.
Stop Stress Eating Using Mindfulness
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Stop Stress Eating Using Mindfulness
Sharon Fernandes
Rebecca Acabchuk
'When people soothe themselves with food, what they are trying to do is calm their nervous system.'
Mindful Eating For Kids
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Mindful Eating For Kids
Sharon Fernandes
Call out smells and sensations to get your kids excited about paying attention to their meals.
Why Mindfulness and Judaism Should Go Hand in Hand
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Why Mindfulness and Judaism Should Go Hand in Hand
Yael Shy
The religion could benefit from mindfulness practices — giving it a radical approach that will resonate with future generations.
Doshas and Meditation: Finding the Right Combination
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Doshas and Meditation: Finding the Right Combination
Sharon Fernandes
Rebecca Acabchuk, Ph.D
A central theme of the practice is to create a balanced lifestyle that supports energy flow in the body for wholistic health.
The Connection Between Ayurveda and Meditation
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The Connection Between Ayurveda and Meditation
Sharon Fernandes
Rebecca Acabchuk
Ayurveda aims to find a state of equilibrium in the body, and meditation is one of the modalities used for this harmony.
Managing Emotional Eating Through Mindfulness
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Managing Emotional Eating Through Mindfulness
Sharon Fernandes
Discerning the type of “hunger” we are experiencing is crucial in removing any negative feeling that affect our food choices.
Winter Solstice: Meaning, Rituals, and Wellbeing
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Winter Solstice: Meaning, Rituals, and Wellbeing
Rebecca Acabchuk, Ph.D
Greta Hill
Winter solstice reminds us to honor taking time to slow down, and release what is no longer serving us.
Should You Meditate With Your Pet?
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Should You Meditate With Your Pet?
Amy Pennington
We often come into meditation postures with a gentle touch and a lightness in our energy that invites our pets closer.
Bring Mindfulness to Your Daily Meals
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Bring Mindfulness to Your Daily Meals
Sharon Fernandes
Rebecca Acabchuk
To move away from habits and compulsions, and toward awareness, we must chart our body’s day-to-day requirements.
This Gratitude Jar Will Change Your Life
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This Gratitude Jar Will Change Your Life
Almeiri Santos
Once your brain is trained to focus on positive experiences, you bring more positivity into your everyday life.
How to Start A Daily Meditation Practice
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How to Start A Daily Meditation Practice
Amy Pennington
The more we practice meditation, the better we are at tracking what’s going on in our lives and the world around us.
Mindful Listening — And Why You Should Start Today
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Mindful Listening — And Why You Should Start Today
Jay Vidyarthi
Once you have awareness of what you are hearing outside and within, mindful listening encourages letting go of distractions.
How I Reconciled Past Pain Through Meditation
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How I Reconciled Past Pain Through Meditation
Jay Vidyarthi
I saw how our ancestry can shape us. And I saw how, along with generational trauma, comes generational wisdom.
What Is Attention Activism?
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What Is Attention Activism?
Jay Vidyarthi
Use this practice that highlights the need to reclaim our attention with intention.
The Benefits of Eating Like a Yogi
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The Benefits of Eating Like a Yogi
Sharon Fernandes
The need to keep your body in a state of calm involves focusing on the timings and quality of food.
The 5 States of Mind
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The 5 States of Mind
Shani Dayal
To reach the state of absolute calmness and balance, we must first understand the different states of mind.
What’s for Lunch?  Tips on Practicing Mindful Eating
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What’s for Lunch? Tips on Practicing Mindful Eating
Sharon Fernandes
'When we are not appreciating and enjoying, we then tend to think more of quantity rather than the quality of food.'
How to Start a Meditation Practice
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How to Start a Meditation Practice
Almeiri Santos
Starting small with a 30-second practice sends a powerful message to the brain that we can quiet our thoughts briefly.
What's Your Meditation Style?
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What's Your Meditation Style?
Jerusha Kamoji
Dr. David Vago
Some prefer guided-meditation, and for teachers or individuals with an advanced practice, self-meditation may work better.
Mindful Ways to Cope with Stress and Anxiety
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Mindful Ways to Cope with Stress and Anxiety
Jerusha Kamoji
Dr. David Vago
'Breath control is the most effective way to control our stress, and regulate the stress response when we're reactive.'
How Meditating in Your 20s Can Steer You to a Better Path
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How Meditating in Your 20s Can Steer You to a Better Path
Yael Shy
Being twenty-something is prime-time to understand your mind and heart, and to undo any intergenerational trauma.
5 Ways to Heal a Wounded Inner Child
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5 Ways to Heal a Wounded Inner Child
Ellaeenah Niloufer
When you feel old wounds drowning out your authentic self, use these tools to help heal your inner child.
The Connection Between Blissful Music and Deep Sleep
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The Connection Between Blissful Music and Deep Sleep
Madeleine Somerville
Dr. David Vago
Few adults fall asleep to lullabies anymore, but studies show we might want to consider it.
Having Trouble Sleeping? How Meditation Can Help
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Having Trouble Sleeping? How Meditation Can Help
Madeleine Somerville
Dr. David Vago
While focusing on fluffy white sheep can be helpful, focusing the mind through meditation practices is even better.
What Are the 8 Limbs of Yoga?
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What Are the 8 Limbs of Yoga?
Tyagi Shurjo
When practiced, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras function as steps to controlling the mind in pursuit of liberation.
What Happens When You Meditate Daily?
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What Happens When You Meditate Daily?
Dr. Aditya Gait
Long-term mindfulness may influence your approach to pain, inviting curiosity and acceptance rather than fear or denial.
The Secret to Stronger Relationships
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The Secret to Stronger Relationships
Tyagi Shurjo
Try and love one person without limits or bounds. If you can commit to this, everything else will feel small compared.
How to Find Life’s Purpose — Hint, It’s Not What You Think
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How to Find Life’s Purpose — Hint, It’s Not What You Think
Tyagi Shurjo
Rather than searching for your purpose, or dharma, outside of yourself, ask why you’re feeling lost or unfulfilled.
Yoga for Positive Energy
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Yoga for Positive Energy
Tyagi Shurjo
What we put out into the world, we receive back from it, so it’s important to consciously work to keep negativity at bay.
How to Meditate for Beginners
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How to Meditate for Beginners
Madeleine Somerville
Let go of what you think meditation is, what you believe meditating looks like, and if you're doing it 'right.'
Buddhism Helped Me Heal from Addiction
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Buddhism Helped Me Heal from Addiction
Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John
When I brought awareness to my dark parts and understood the chaos they were causing, my true healing began.
Meditation: A Powerful Tool for Radiant Health
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Meditation: A Powerful Tool for Radiant Health
Dr. Aditya Gait
It is tough to focus our mind, but science now proves an inherent correlation between the mind, breath, and energy.
Magnetism: The Key to Success and Wellbeing
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Magnetism: The Key to Success and Wellbeing
Dr. Aditya Gait
When our willpower is bound heavily by habit, it ceases to draw upon inspiration. Here's how to change that.
Breathe Your Way to Deep Relaxation
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Breathe Your Way to Deep Relaxation
Dr. Aditya Gait
Not surprisingly, diaphragmatic breathing slows the heartbeat and lowers or stabilizes blood pressure.
How I Learned to Love My Race and Forgive My Oppressors
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How I Learned to Love My Race and Forgive My Oppressors
Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John
To build the world each of us deserves, it's important to truly love our ethnic background from a place of compassion.
Reconnect with Nature From Anywhere
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Reconnect with Nature From Anywhere
Cara Bradley
Don’t let being inside or the busyness of the day keep you from getting your daily dose of the natural world.
Feeling Dull and Disconnected? Try These Practices to Connect to the Present Moment
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Feeling Dull and Disconnected? Try These Practices to Connect to the Present Moment
Cara Bradley
Feeling dull or disconnected is a byproduct of the overdrive and hyperactive states we often find ourselves in.
5 Fast Ways to Calm Yourself Mindfully When You Get Stressed
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5 Fast Ways to Calm Yourself Mindfully When You Get Stressed
Cara Bradley
Don't be fooled by the simplicity of these quick, accessible, and in-the-moment practices; they function this way for a reason.
Living Fully: How Glimpses Can Enrich a Busy Mind
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Living Fully: How Glimpses Can Enrich a Busy Mind
Cara Bradley
Mindful pauses allow you to experience brief moments of beauty or intensity you may have been too distracted to notice.
How Meditating Helped Me Make Friends
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How Meditating Helped Me Make Friends
Yael Shy
Just the awareness of the way I was walling myself off from others, changed me. Something started to soften.
3 Questions to Move You From Loneliness to Connection
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3 Questions to Move You From Loneliness to Connection
Yael Shy
Like a stomach rumbling, the feeling of loneliness is an alarm bell. In this case, it’s telling us that we need connection.
3 Mindfulness Practices for Expecting Parents
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3 Mindfulness Practices for Expecting Parents
Yael Shy
Instead of letting your mind make up a story about how it's going to be, embrace the unknown.
Understanding Your Fear of Failure
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Understanding Your Fear of Failure
Yael Shy
If we want grow in the way that I think we are meant to in our journeys — we have to look right at that fear and deal with it.
Discover Your Inner Compass Through Whirling
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Discover Your Inner Compass Through Whirling
Zia Nath
In whirling, we release dependence on the outside world and develop a deep inner centering.
Find Deep Healing Through Whirling
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Find Deep Healing Through Whirling
Zia Nath
Whirling doesn't cause anything to happen, necessarily, but it does allow energy to shift, bringing us into a healthy balance.
How Mantra Changed My Life
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How Mantra Changed My Life
Sowmya Raoh
One of the remarkable things about mantra is it does deep work on you, but not in a flashy way. It’s steady and consistent.
5 Benefits of Chanting Mantra
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5 Benefits of Chanting Mantra
Sowmya Raoh
When you chant mantra, you fall into a repetitive trance. This helps regulate your breath, training it into consistent rhythm.
If You Only Chant One Mantra, Make It This One
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If You Only Chant One Mantra, Make It This One
Sowmya Raoh
Chanting Gayatri Mantra regularly may assist in promoting better memory and concentration, while bringing peace.
How to Connect to Your Ancestors
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How to Connect to Your Ancestors
Tatum Barnes
These connections can help us feel more fulfilled and supported in our lives, and they are not mutually exclusive.
7 Benefits of Visualization
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7 Benefits of Visualization
Tatum Barnes
Creating better outcomes isn’t just about visualizing a situation; it’s also about being your best self.
What Makes Sanskrit the Perfect Language
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What Makes Sanskrit the Perfect Language
Sowmya Raoh
Many who study Sanskrit refer to 'the Sanskrit effect,' in which they experience what seems to be enhanced verbal memory.
The Surprising Ways I Learned to Whirl
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The Surprising Ways I Learned to Whirl
Zia Nath
As my practice continues, I have learned that anything can be a teacher when we tune in to our hearts.
8 Common Myths About Whirling
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8 Common Myths About Whirling
Zia Nath
Whirling can bring about misconceptions with its mysterious ways, but the practice starts and ends as a meditation.
Science of Meditation for Mental Health
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Science of Meditation for Mental Health
Dr. David Vago
Mindfulness skills are well-suited to help people engage with uncomfortable, frustrating, and traumatic encounters.
You Are More Creative Than You Think
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You Are More Creative Than You Think
Kate Savage
Creativity can be perceived as your unique style and imprint on everything you do.
Develop Intuition Through Kundalini Yoga
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Develop Intuition Through Kundalini Yoga
Kasandra Jewall
I was always aware of my intuition, but I did not always have the wherewithal to act on it before practicing Kundalini yoga.
Give This Mindful Gift to Mom
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Give This Mindful Gift to Mom
RoundGlass Studios
If you have a mother figure in your life, invite her to join you for a guided RoundGlass live meditation.
Focusing on the Breath Is Not for Everyone
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Focusing on the Breath Is Not for Everyone
Kate Savage
I found a teacher who offered visualizations while working with the breath, and techniques for grounding in the body.
3 Essential Qualities That Benefit Humankind
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3 Essential Qualities That Benefit Humankind
Lama Yeshe
As you cultivate these virtues, you’ll find you’re giving a gift not only to yourself, but to the world around you.
Chase Peace of Mind, Not Happiness
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Chase Peace of Mind, Not Happiness
Lama Yeshe
I believe we should set our sights on peace of mind, because when our mind is calm, it doesn’t matter if you’re happy.
Changing Bad Habits Through Awareness
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Changing Bad Habits Through Awareness
Lama Yeshe
To change our lives, we need to analyze the behaviors we don’t like and think of different ways to act.
4 Ways Meditation Can Strengthen Your Focus
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4 Ways Meditation Can Strengthen Your Focus
Lama Yeshe
If you want to live a fruitful life, you need to create resilience by focusing on purpose, persistence, sensitivity, and analysis.
Feeling Dispirited? Ask Yourself 5 Questions
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Feeling Dispirited? Ask Yourself 5 Questions
Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John
You don't need a shaman to detox your heart of negative emotions. Start with these questions, and the work will unfold.
I Found Happiness When I Stopped Chasing After It
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I Found Happiness When I Stopped Chasing After It
Earle Birney
I noticed how everyone – myself included – constantly chased after these ephemeral pleasures of life, never quite satisfied.
How Meditation Helped Me Heal from the Inside Out
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How Meditation Helped Me Heal from the Inside Out
Alison Hutchens
By losing my life as I knew it, I was given the opportunity to change everything I was doing and create a brand-new life.
How to Cultivate Self-Love for Your Body
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How to Cultivate Self-Love for Your Body
Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John
Our culture supports being critical of our bodies, but if we can love them instead, we can change our lives.
To Love Myself, I First Had to Know Myself
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To Love Myself, I First Had to Know Myself
Alison Hutchens
It took a cancer diagnosis, lots of inner work, and a lifestyle change to help me realize I needed to cultivate self-love.
What We Can Learn from Michael Jordan About Mindfulness
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What We Can Learn from Michael Jordan About Mindfulness
Curtis Smith
While this is popular among athletes now, it wasn’t as widely known in the 1990s.
Why It’s Worth Leaving Your Comfort Zone — and How to Do It
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Why It’s Worth Leaving Your Comfort Zone — and How to Do It
Palma Michel
If you lead a fortunate life, then there’s a high chance that you’re probably not very resilient when the going gets tough.
As Meditation Becomes More Popular, Don’t Lose the Depth
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As Meditation Becomes More Popular, Don’t Lose the Depth
David Harshada Wagner
People, places, things, ideas, and experiences are all, at their core, made of the same source energy.
How to Manage Stress by Turning It Into a Force for Good
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How to Manage Stress by Turning It Into a Force for Good
Curtis Smith
You'll experience stress as a way to spur you on to an accomplishment.
When Anxiety Arises, Try This
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When Anxiety Arises, Try This
Lisa Kring
While it feels counterintuitive, embracing anxiety and turning toward it can be helpful.
4 Ways Self-Compassion Will Improve Your Life
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4 Ways Self-Compassion Will Improve Your Life
Tracy Fink
As I learn to be more compassionate with myself, I've noticed I seek out others all the time for assistance.
Meditation Changed the Way I See My Mother-in-Law
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Meditation Changed the Way I See My Mother-in-Law
Tracy Fink
It wasn't that she changed at all; I just saw her very differently, with the help of loving-kindness.
How Meditation Retrains Innate Self-Kindness
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How Meditation Retrains Innate Self-Kindness
Michaela O'Driscoll
Our common humanity is that we all wish to contribute, and we are all made of love.
How to Handle Change When We Don't Choose It
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How to Handle Change When We Don't Choose It
Palma Michel
Not all change that chooses us is negative — but generally, it's hard to adapt when we don't see the change coming.
I Learned to Stop Living Only From the Eyebrows Up
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I Learned to Stop Living Only From the Eyebrows Up
Grace Edmunds
The body constantly delivers signs and signals filled with insight and wisdom related to emotions.
Feather Your Nest: Finding a Comfy Meditation Seat
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Feather Your Nest: Finding a Comfy Meditation Seat
David Harshada Wagner
I believe if the ancient yogis had sofas in their Himalayan caves, they would have meditated on them!
I Presented Research to the Dalai Lama — Here’s What He Said
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I Presented Research to the Dalai Lama — Here’s What He Said
Dr. David Vago
'I will watch you, whether you are really helping to build a happy, peaceful world or not [...]'
How I Learned That It's OK to Like Myself
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How I Learned That It's OK to Like Myself
Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John
I want my students to know that it's possible to experience an awakening, and it doesn't have to be this big, lofty thing.
Using Mindfulness as a Superpower in Hard Times
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Using Mindfulness as a Superpower in Hard Times
Lisa Kring
We can either mindlessly react or courageously respond, becoming the heroes in our own lives.
Don’t Put Meditation on Your To-Do List
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Don’t Put Meditation on Your To-Do List
Joslyn Hitter
Meditation as a to-do item becomes rooted in a wrong view of our fundamental human nature, inherent goodness.
In Discovering Meditation, I Discovered My Mind
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In Discovering Meditation, I Discovered My Mind
Vishvapani Blomfield
I learned my current reality was one-dimensional and shaped by various habits and emotions.
How Feeling Empty at Work Led Me to Meditation
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How Feeling Empty at Work Led Me to Meditation
Jung Starrett
A coach suggested that I needed to connect my mind, body, and heart so I could feel more fulfilled at work.
Want to Be a Better Meditator? Stop Trying to Do It on Your Own
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Want to Be a Better Meditator? Stop Trying to Do It on Your Own
Jon Aaron
A group atmosphere or 1:1 coaching can help you move past emotional blocks to reap the rewards of meditation 24/7.
Why Mindfulness Belongs in Middle Schools
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Why Mindfulness Belongs in Middle Schools
Curtis Smith
The students learned to be better citizens and I learned to be a better educator.
How Meditation Helps Me Connect to My Path
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How Meditation Helps Me Connect to My Path
Buathon Thienarrom, Ph.D
You're not looking to other people to please you because you know what you want, and you can express it.
Practice Radical Grace Medicine to Forgive Your Enemies
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Practice Radical Grace Medicine to Forgive Your Enemies
David Harshada Wagner
What does it truly mean to forgive others, especially those we consider enemies?
Meditation Has Made Me a Better Friend
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Meditation Has Made Me a Better Friend
Joslyn Hitter
That seems to be a fruit of my practice — not only do I like to be around me, but other people like to be around me now.
Why I Maintain a Formal Daily Meditation Practice, No Matter What
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Why I Maintain a Formal Daily Meditation Practice, No Matter What
Helen Setyan
Accepting everything as is, was a pathway to acceptance and peace within myself.
What Activities Complement Meditation?
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What Activities Complement Meditation?
JAYA SHARMA
A meditation teacher suggests certain activities to bolster a mindful existence.
Mindfulness Got Me Off Autopilot
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Mindfulness Got Me Off Autopilot
Ellie Struble
We train in befriending ourselves, including all our neuroses and complexities.
Because of Meditation, I Make Better Decisions
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Because of Meditation, I Make Better Decisions
Sarah Blackburn
When I do find myself in the throws of powerful emotions like anger or self-doubt, I'm not crippled by it the way I used to be.
How to Weave Meditation Into What You’re Already Doing
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How to Weave Meditation Into What You’re Already Doing
JAYA SHARMA
Sometimes being mindless can help us arrive at deeper mindfulness — and a deeper mind.
Meditation Reveals More of What We Are
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Meditation Reveals More of What We Are
Ryan Burton
After some time, your whole life becomes meditation. Suddenly, you're alive in a life you mainly were distracted.
How I Learned to Let Go of Old Stories
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How I Learned to Let Go of Old Stories
Mary Stancavage
The ability to be comfortable in my skin and to show up for my life daily has allowed me to be more fulfilled.
How My Relationship with Meditation Changed Over Time
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How My Relationship with Meditation Changed Over Time
Stephen McManus
Start small; that was the biggest thing for me — if you can do something every day, you'll see the benefits of this practice.
Does Meditation Ever Get Easier?
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Does Meditation Ever Get Easier?
Scott Tusa
As we get more experienced with meditation, it allows us to reap more of the benefits, outweighing the discomfort.
How I Get Ready to Meditate
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How I Get Ready to Meditate
Miriam Parker
The best preparation for meditation is cultivating joy, which leads to openness and receptivity.
How Meditation Complements My Life as an Artist
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How Meditation Complements My Life as an Artist
Miriam Parker
The benefit of steadiness created a Miriam that's not that affected by the shifts around me.
How Existential Questioning Led Me to Meditation
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How Existential Questioning Led Me to Meditation
Pieter Oosthuizen
Through open awareness meditation, one rests in the intrinsic nature of our minds.
I Hated Meditating — Until It Began to Work
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I Hated Meditating — Until It Began to Work
Rachel Webb
After 22 challenging years of life, I was desperate for some solution. And then, Tibetan Buddhism began to work.
Why Self-Compassion Is at the Center of All I Teach
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Why Self-Compassion Is at the Center of All I Teach
Jon Aaron
If there's one thing I like to teach, it's compassion as our natural way of being.
Why I Approach Meditation with a Playful Attitude
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Why I Approach Meditation with a Playful Attitude
Bart van Melik
A playful attitude keeps us going given the repetitive nature of meditation.
Why I Use a Variety of Meditation Styles
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Why I Use a Variety of Meditation Styles
Nicolle Kopping-Pavars
We all have different personalities, and our minds work in various ways.
I Found Meditation by Accident, and It Changed My Life
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I Found Meditation by Accident, and It Changed My Life
Hector Marcel
Meditation became the investigation and the practice of expanding the capacity for choice.
So You Want to Become a Meditation Teacher?
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So You Want to Become a Meditation Teacher?
Michael Hess
Some factors to consider when choosing a program that will deliver high value.
12 Elements to Look for in a Meditation Teacher Training
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12 Elements to Look for in a Meditation Teacher Training
Michael Hess
Finding a good instructor is the first step to identifying the right program, but there’s more to it than that.
Why Meditation Is a Lot Like Cleaning House
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Why Meditation Is a Lot Like Cleaning House
Patwant Rhodes
We are effectively cleaning and clearing our internal houses, the subconscious mind.
I Found Emotional Sobriety Through Meditation
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I Found Emotional Sobriety Through Meditation
Ceasar F Barajas
Through meditation, wellness mentor Ceasar Barajas has learned to better life with grace, and is helping others.
How Meditation Helped Me Find My True Home
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How Meditation Helped Me Find My True Home
Lisa Kring
I remain profoundly human but suffer so much less now; the experience of liberation is real for me.
Vipassana Meditation: Why It’s the Right Fit for Me
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Vipassana Meditation: Why It’s the Right Fit for Me
Lisa Kring
When I found myself at home caring for my young children, I realized in a painful way that I could not just 'be.'
4 Tips for New Meditators
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4 Tips for New Meditators
Hector Marcel
At first, you'll likely have enthusiasm, but that can give way to discomfort. Stick with it, though, and you'll be richly rewarded.
The 5 Steps of the Seeker Into Mastery
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The 5 Steps of the Seeker Into Mastery
Berdhanya Swami Tierra
Experience does not become knowledge (nor does knowledge become wisdom) in one step, one flash, or one moment.
I Suffered From Frequent Panic Attacks — Until I Found Meditation
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I Suffered From Frequent Panic Attacks — Until I Found Meditation
Yael Shy
I had PTSD from 9/11, and my anxiety was through the roof. I was desperate for a solution.
You Are Who You Hang Out With
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You Are Who You Hang Out With
Nicolle Kopping-Pavars
Who do you spend the most time with? Who are the people you most admire? Are those two groups of people the same?
The Meditation Practice That Got Me Through a Ph.D
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The Meditation Practice That Got Me Through a Ph.D
Christine Lustik PhD
It took a long time to recover my mental health after getting my degree, and meditation was the one thing that stayed.
How I Discovered Meditation on the Ice Rink
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How I Discovered Meditation on the Ice Rink
Cara Bradley
While most of my friends hated figures, I fell in love with the quiet along with the sense of feeling focused.
The Natural, Effortless Meditation Style That Works for Me
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The Natural, Effortless Meditation Style That Works for Me
Palma Michel
It was like coming home, noticing that the safest, most peaceful, joyful, most loving place was inside of me.
My Thoughts Were Always Racing — Until I Found Meditation
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My Thoughts Were Always Racing — Until I Found Meditation
Curtis Smith
Get used to being with yourself and fighting off the urge to stop because your mind is going to tell you it's not working.
Why Tibetan Buddhism Speaks to Me
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Why Tibetan Buddhism Speaks to Me
Scott Tusa
Abandon this idea of a quick fix to one's problems — it's about patience and perseverance.
We Can’t Predict the Future — and Meditation Helped Me Accept That
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We Can’t Predict the Future — and Meditation Helped Me Accept That
Miya Kishi Dunets
We can build resilience and faith to ride the waves of our experience, with more peace and ease.
The Young‑at-Heart Approach to Meditation That Works for Me
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The Young‑at-Heart Approach to Meditation That Works for Me
Tatum Barnes
By harnessing the imagination, I could step that much deeper into my Self.
How I Went From Meditation Skeptic to Teacher
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How I Went From Meditation Skeptic to Teacher
Christina Dufour
Cultivating a state of being that allows me to connect and feel deeply adds a richness to life.
How a Blue Dot Helps Me Meditate 15 Times a Day
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How a Blue Dot Helps Me Meditate 15 Times a Day
Ceasar F Barajas
Every time I see the sticker, I stop and take one breath. It brings me back to this place of presence
How I Came to See My Fingernails as a Metaphor for Life
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How I Came to See My Fingernails as a Metaphor for Life
Nicolle Kopping-Pavars
My perfectly imperfect nails impart more wisdom than you might guess from their chipped appearance.
How to Develop Appropriate Concentration
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How to Develop Appropriate Concentration
Lama Yeshe
We tend to have a fixed and solid sense of self, which is not an accurate view and may also cause suffering in the long run.
Taking Care of Your Emotional Digestive System
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Taking Care of Your Emotional Digestive System
Nicolle Kopping-Pavars
Become aware of your internal communication system when someone enters your sacred space.
How to Mindfully Work from Home
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How to Mindfully Work from Home
Lama Yeshe
If we allow ourselves the luxury of having a lie-in on workdays, we'll develop a bad habit.
That Daydreaming Child Might Just Be Meditating
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That Daydreaming Child Might Just Be Meditating
Holly Hall
We do not have to teach our kids to meditate, especially if they are shy, passive and creative. They do this well on their own.
The Nourishing Power of Nature: A Child’s Poem
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The Nourishing Power of Nature: A Child’s Poem
Natalie Matias
Watching my son learn how to take in the nourishment of nature as a way to accept his emotions has been beautiful.
Why Did That Happen? Understanding Cause and Effect, a Buddhist's Perspective
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Why Did That Happen? Understanding Cause and Effect, a Buddhist's Perspective
Lama Yeshe
We all get affected by other people’s actions. The cause of your bad fortune may not even be your fault.
How to Make Big Life Decisions From a High Vibrational State
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How to Make Big Life Decisions From a High Vibrational State
Aaliyah Madadi
It's from high vibrational state that clarity, opportunity, synchronicities and joy enter your life.
What Ants Can Teach Us About Generosity
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What Ants Can Teach Us About Generosity
Nicolle Kopping-Pavars
The rewards flow back in many beautiful ways when you do things out of goodness and without condition.
10 Ways to Be Mindful in the Workplace
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10 Ways to Be Mindful in the Workplace
Lama Yeshe
These simple practices may help you release any work-related stress and remain focused, motivated, and inspired during your workday.
Adding a Drop of Mindfulness to Your Day
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Adding a Drop of Mindfulness to Your Day
Lama Yeshe
Focusing on the present can change your entire perspective.
How I Found the 3 Meditation Styles That Work for Me
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How I Found the 3 Meditation Styles That Work for Me
Tom Hudson
After much trial and error, I reached my meditation sweet spot a combo of three styles that feel the most authentic to me.
How I Found Joy on a Mall Bench
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How I Found Joy on a Mall Bench
Nicolle Kopping-Pavars
The unbearable discomfort disappeared once I stopped wanting the pain away and just sat with an open mind.
How to Use the 5 Elements to Balance Your Emotions
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How to Use the 5 Elements to Balance Your Emotions
Rosie Christian
Knowing a bit about each element and its properties can support you in staying present and balanced in life.
How Meditation Helped Me Heal My Most Challenging Family Relationship
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How Meditation Helped Me Heal My Most Challenging Family Relationship
Jyothi Shyamsunder
Once I realized that my thoughts didn’t always tell me the whole truth, I became suspicious of my negative emotions.
A Loving Practice to Help You Drift Off to Sleep
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A Loving Practice to Help You Drift Off to Sleep
Zuyapa Jackson
Without being in my body, I couldn’t feel and connect with the energy of love.
The Radical Act That Saved My Sanity (And Cured My Skin!)
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The Radical Act That Saved My Sanity (And Cured My Skin!)
Rosie Christian
Little by little, I started to feel like myself again — I could feel and see the shifts in my body, especially on my skin.
The Breathwork Practice That Helped Me Find My Voice
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The Breathwork Practice That Helped Me Find My Voice
Mike Schurko
It's led me to feel much more heard, validated, and confident in my intuition.
How a Gratitude Journal Changed My Life in 4 Weeks
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How a Gratitude Journal Changed My Life in 4 Weeks
Sam Squire
I was searching for hope, for something to help with anxiety. Then, my life improved with a gratitude experiment.
What Is The Seven-Step Approach for Mastering Meditation?
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What Is The Seven-Step Approach for Mastering Meditation?
This progressive approach to linking body, breath, energy, and mind leads to a state of effortless relaxation and ease.
Defining Meditation: What Is It?
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Defining Meditation: What Is It?
What is meditation exactly? Many people have an idea but struggle to explain it.
The Power of Meditation to Heal Grief
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The Power of Meditation to Heal Grief
Michael Hess
The outer world had not changed, but my inner landscape was profoundly different, with the help of meditation.
5 Ways to Use Your Senses to Cultivate Conscious Presence
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5 Ways to Use Your Senses to Cultivate Conscious Presence
Melanie Foust
Like our senses help us tune to the external world, they help us tune into our inner world during meditation.
I was Drained From Nursing on the Frontlines – Then I Found This
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I was Drained From Nursing on the Frontlines – Then I Found This
Timea Urban
When feeling overwhelmed, being grateful interrupts that neural pathway and shifts your brain chemistry.
Everything You Need to Know About the Healing Powers of Mantra Meditation
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Everything You Need to Know About the Healing Powers of Mantra Meditation
Neeru Sengar
The mystical language of Sanskrit was mostly designed for the creation and spiritual use of mantras.
What I Learned from Questioning My Personal Shame About Racism
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What I Learned from Questioning My Personal Shame About Racism
Jennifer Agostini
To be silent in the spiritual and wellness community where unity is the ultimate intention is a complete contradiction.
My Battle with Depression Changed Once I Found Meditation
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My Battle with Depression Changed Once I Found Meditation
Jyothi Shyamsunder
I learned it's important to cry or scream if you have to. It may not feel good in the moment, but emotions will come and go.
Don’t Just Recite the Mantra, Become It
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Don’t Just Recite the Mantra, Become It
Once you have understood the nature of your mind, choose the mantra to which you feel attached.
3 Easy Breathing Exercises to Add to Your Daily Routine
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3 Easy Breathing Exercises to Add to Your Daily Routine
Edward Ulm
Pranayama, or breath regulation, is one ancient yogic system geared toward either energizing or calming the mind.
Theta Brainwave Benefits: How and Why to Cultivate This Mindful Practice
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Theta Brainwave Benefits: How and Why to Cultivate This Mindful Practice
Edward Ulm
Getting to a relaxed state that generates theta waves naturally happens, but what if you want to go there on purpose?