The “Think Clearly” Pledge From Linked In Influencer Bruce Kasanoff Yesterday I skied 10″ of fresh powder in Vermont, and as I neared my house at the end of the day, I simply took off my skis and lay down in the snow. After about 20 minutes of doing nothing but let snowflakes fall on my… Continue reading Need a 2014 Resolution? Take This “Think Clearly” Pledge with Bruce Kasanoff
Category: Meditation Resources
Responding to A Call to Wholeness with Attentive Awareness: an Homage to SN Goenka
I had the opportunity to sit in Vipassana meditation last month over Thanksgiving. It had been three years since my last course which was during my pregnancy. Motherhood has been an amazing challenge and finding ways to meditate throughout the day has been difficult, so I was thrilled at the opportunity to revitalize my practice… Continue reading Responding to A Call to Wholeness with Attentive Awareness: an Homage to SN Goenka
Mindfulness Meditation for a Stress-Less Mind
Mindfulness Meditation for a Stress-Less Mind Ed and Deb Shapiro We were listening to a radio interview we did recently, talking about the profound benefits of meditation. Deb had said, “Mindfulness meditation is revolutionary because it changes us simply by being fully present, completely aware of just this moment.” Which is absolutely true, but being… Continue reading Mindfulness Meditation for a Stress-Less Mind
What Mindfulness Isn’t … And What It Is – Wildmind
What Mindfulness Isn’t … And What It Is Mindfulness is all the rage, but there are many misconceptions. It isn’t a form of relaxation, a technique, or even a meditation practice. It isn’t about doing things slowly or emptying your mind; it isn’t Buddhist, and it isn’t scientific. It isn’t easy … but, then again,… Continue reading What Mindfulness Isn’t … And What It Is – Wildmind
How Mindfulness Meditation Works | IdeaFeed | Big Think
How Mindfulness Meditation Works by Orion Jones June 30, 2013, 2:51 PM What’s the Latest Development? Mindfulness meditation, a process through which the practitioner becomes more aware of his or her own thoughts and emotions, is gaining in popularity across the US, with medical studies and productivity reports behind the practice. A report issued by… Continue reading How Mindfulness Meditation Works | IdeaFeed | Big Think
College Prep: Meditation 30-Day Challenge
This first time meditation experience is common to many who try meditation without finding the right technique for them. After teaching meditation to college students the last 5 years, I have found that all techniques work equally well, so long as you find the one that is easiest to fit into your life. See my… Continue reading College Prep: Meditation 30-Day Challenge
Motivational Video, Headspace: What Are The Benefits Of Meditation? (WATCH)
Why meditate? For one, to clear a cloudy mind. Find out other reasons to meditate from ‘Mind Man’ Andy Puddicombe in the video via Motivational Video, Headspace: What Are The Benefits Of Meditation? (WATCH). Related articles 12 Steps For Turning Your Walk Into A Meditation (PHOTOS) (huffingtonpost.com) Meditation Exercises | “Explore Meditation” Teaches People How… Continue reading Motivational Video, Headspace: What Are The Benefits Of Meditation? (WATCH)
The Difference between Tai Chi and Qigong
Difference between Tai Chi & Qigong Often at retreats and from students the question arises; “What is the difference between qigong and tai chi?” In this article we will explore this question, understanding that this is a more complex matter than it seems, and cannot be fully answered in a few simple sentences. This is… Continue reading The Difference between Tai Chi and Qigong
Cindy Griffith-Bennett: Turn 5 Things You Do Every Day Into Meditation Moments
For most of us, a typical day begins when we get out of bed, wash, and then start our activities. At some point, we get a bite to eat, walk somewhere, and talk to someone. Often, by the end of the day we find ourselves stressed out and physically exhausted. It doesn’t have to be… Continue reading Cindy Griffith-Bennett: Turn 5 Things You Do Every Day Into Meditation Moments
Why a Little Bit of Stress Is Good For You | Greatist
There are times when I think I’d be much happier if I could spend the rest of my life lounging on the sands of the Mediterranean, having someone fan me with palm fronds while feeding me superfood grapes. In other words, life would be better without any stress. Or would it? According to new research… Continue reading Why a Little Bit of Stress Is Good For You | Greatist