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
Category: Unwind your Mind
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
Robert Piper: Meditation: America’s New Pushup
The pushup has been a standard part of being American. If you grow up in America and go to school, one of the first things you’re taught in gym class is how to do a pushup. Millions of Americans do pushups before work, during their lunch break, and at the gym. Because of pushups, we’ve… Continue reading Robert Piper: Meditation: America’s New Pushup
Metro – Use meditation to sleep better in 2013
Talking in your sleep? There’s an app for that The city that never sleeps MARY ANN GEORGANTOPOULOS NEW YORK What are some reasons people don’t sleep well? One of the things that people complain about is thinking too much when they are in bed. Thinking of all the things that can go wrong tomorrow does… Continue reading Metro – Use meditation to sleep better in 2013
Free Guided Meditation Tool | Care2 Healthy Living
by Becky Stripe Have you been wanting to get into meditation but didn’t know where to start? There’s an app for that! Former monk-turned-meditation-guru Andy Puddicombe wants everyone to learn the power of meditation, and his Headspace project is all about helping people learn how to meditate. His Headspace app for iPhone or Android… Continue reading Free Guided Meditation Tool | Care2 Healthy Living
Meditation for turning Tragedy into Creative Solutions
The horrific tragedy of the school shooting last week is still echoing through our collective conscience, triggering arguments on-line and in the media. When we struggle to take premature action in response to strong emotions instead of allowing the emotions to be fully processed, our creative mind can become blocked and solutions evade us. Our… Continue reading Meditation for turning Tragedy into Creative Solutions
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
It’s Time to Unwind your Mind!
Introduction to Meditation Here’s the Introductory track on the Unwind your Mind Meditation Instruction CD with transcript below: Unwind your Mind Intro Transcript: It’s time to unwind your mind. Find yourself a quiet place to sit while I explain a little about these techniques to clear and open your mind. We all struggle with stress,… Continue reading It’s Time to Unwind your Mind!
Watching thoughts and feelings like children on the playground of your imagination – Karah Pino, MAcOM
Becoming the observer of your mind. Round and round the merry-go-round: The same old thoughts coming around again and again. Revisiting our challenges, from the same point of view, again and again. Up and down the See-saw: Our emotions rising and falling. No matter how hard we push, we inevitably fall back to earth, feeling… Continue reading Watching thoughts and feelings like children on the playground of your imagination – Karah Pino, MAcOM
How I Meditate | Mindful Parenting
Let me be clear about this. I am not the “meditating type,” if such a type actually exists. I don’t wear long flowery skirts, I’m not into mystical rituals, and chanting has always creeped me out. To be perfectly honest, I always thought that meditation was for weirdos who would be better served by a… Continue reading How I Meditate | Mindful Parenting