FARGO – Meditation means different things to different people. It helps Sarah Gebeke of Fargo relax and gain mental clarity. James Walsh of Fargo uses it to help him communicate more effectively. Meditation changes Minnesota State University Moorhead student Romit Devkota’s outlook on life. And for certified meditation instructor Terry Lausch, meditation helped him overcome… Continue reading Clear minds, open hearts: Participants find mindfulness and understanding through meditation | INFORUM | Fargo, ND
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Ed and Deb Shapiro: Why Meditation Doesn’t Belong to Anyone
Yogis do it, Christians do it, Buddhists do it, Jews do it, Hindus do it, Muslims do it, and atheists do it. Kids, the elderly, CEOs, celebrities, housewives and politicians all do it. It can be done in schools, hospitals, boardrooms, town halls, or your own living room. Meditation is now written into TV dramas.… Continue reading Ed and Deb Shapiro: Why Meditation Doesn’t Belong to Anyone
Neuroscience Startup Launches Transcend, an App That Will Improve Your Meditation – Techvibes.com
Ottawa-based Personal Neuro Devices, a developer of mobile neuro applications, today launched Transcend, an app that gives users actual neuro-feedback about the quality of their meditation. The Android app, combined with NeuroSky’s Bluetooth-enabled MindWave Mobile headset, allows users to track and improve their meditation practices over time by reporting the quality and duration of their… Continue reading Neuroscience Startup Launches Transcend, an App That Will Improve Your Meditation – Techvibes.com
How the neuroscience of meditation rewires the brain for love – San Francisco Women’s Health | Examiner.com
Essential to human survival early in life is the ability to form a secure bond in infancy. It has been said that babies who receive food, water, clothing, and all their basic physical requirements but lack human connection do not thrive. Why is attachment so intrinsic for people? Our species are a social bunch and… Continue reading How the neuroscience of meditation rewires the brain for love – San Francisco Women’s Health | Examiner.com
Dawn Gluskin: Meditation, Demystified HuffPost
Meditation is a mystery to many in the Western world. Sure, we’ve all heard of it, but most say they “don’t have time” to slow down for it and others say they simply don’t know how or they’ve tried it and couldn’t do it “right.” Some even misunderstand it as being against their religion or… Continue reading Dawn Gluskin: Meditation, Demystified HuffPost
Introduction To Meditation For Actors (Part 1)
The ability to calm and focus the mind is essential to an actor’s success, especially in an audition. I see how neglected this discipline is when I’m teaching. I’ve found that problems arise for an actor not so much from lack of understanding, but from the lack of focus and concentration it takes to apply… Continue reading Introduction To Meditation For Actors (Part 1)
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
Unwind your Mind at the UW in 2013 – Only 1 class on campus winter quarter!
Techniques to help clear and open your mind. Practice watching thoughts and feelings like children on the playground of your imagination. This 3 hour intensive is chock full of tips for beginning a meditation practice. Gain a quick overview of different kinds of meditation practices so that you can discover for yourself the benefits of… Continue reading Unwind your Mind at the UW in 2013 – Only 1 class on campus winter quarter!
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!