Oh mindfulness meditation, how do we love thee? Let us count the ways. Even though the academic research on mindfulness meditation isn’t as robust as, say, nutrition or exercise, there is a reason why it’s been around for literally thousands of years. And we’re starting to get a better understanding of why it seems to… Continue reading Mindfulness Meditation Benefits: 20 Reasons Why It’s Good For Your Mental And Physical Health
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B.R.E.A.T.H.E: The Neuroscience of Breathing Techniques TED talk
This is an extra long TED talk by Neuroscientist Alan Watkins talking about how to “Be Brilliant Every Single Day”. In the second half he talks about how breathing techniques work physiologically. He mentions that there are 12 different ways that the breath can be adjusted, but only talked about the most important three: Rhythmically… Continue reading B.R.E.A.T.H.E: The Neuroscience of Breathing Techniques TED talk
Flynn Coleman: Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness: “Trends” That Could Change Everything
I have a not-so-modest proposal: Mindfulness can change the world. Okay, I’ll pause here, because I know what you’re thinking. Yes, I’m from California. Yes, actually, I have spent a little time in the “People’s Republic of Berkeley.” Okay, a lot of time. And yes, you guessed it, I do teach mindfulness, yoga and meditation… Continue reading Flynn Coleman: Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness: “Trends” That Could Change Everything
Say “Om” and meditate for heart health
Meditation not only calms your mind and reduces stress, but reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. Here’s everything you need to know to get started. Research shows impact of meditation on heart health “With the benefits of the technique verified by over 600 scientific research studies the TM technique is the most widely… Continue reading Say “Om” and meditate for heart health
Women’s hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser works meditation into her routine
Hayley Wickenheiser poses for a photo before the release of EA Sports’ NHL 13 game in Toronto on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Wickenheiser has tinkered with her preparation over the years to keep her game at the highest possible level. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michelle Siu Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/Womens+hockey+star+Hayley+Wickenheiser+works+meditation+into/7867811/story.html#ixzz2JFkdHMUI TORONTO – Canadian women’s hockey captain Hayley Wickenheiser… Continue reading Women’s hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser works meditation into her routine
The “best” meditation is what works for you! by Karah Pino, MAcOM
The results of a research study from San Francisco State University came out in July of 2012 that asked the question: “What is the best meditation?” Meditation practitioners around the world would say: “The meditation I do!” and as it turns out, the research shows that it is absolutely true! The study followed people who… Continue reading The “best” meditation is what works for you! by Karah Pino, MAcOM