Pain may be reduced with mindfulness meditation programs Meditation is gaining more favour in medicine for relieving pain, Canadian and U.S. doctors say. “Our review found moderate strength of evidence that mindfulness meditation programs are beneficial for reducing pain severity,” says the draft report by a panel of the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research Quality.… Continue reading Meditation for pain relief gains respect from doctors – Health – CBC News
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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!
Templeton Foundation awards grant for meditation research
Templeton Foundation awards grant for meditation research November 19th, 2012 The John Templeton Foundation has awarded a grant of $2.3 million over three years to continue and extend the Shamatha Project, the most comprehensive investigation yet conducted into the effects of intensive meditation training on mind and body. The Shamatha Project is… Continue reading Templeton Foundation awards grant for meditation research
Feeling dumber? Meditate on it – The Edmond Sun
Feeling dumber? Meditate on it Mike Hinkle Special to The Sun EDMOND — There’s good news and bad news in the science world this week. On one hand, scientists tell us there’s evidence suggesting humans are becoming more stupid over time. That’s bad news. On the other hand, different scientists report that people with heart… Continue reading Feeling dumber? Meditate on it – The Edmond Sun
Meditation, Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s and Aging | Washington Times Communities
WASHINGTON, November 12, 2012 – Alzheimer’s is devastating and terrifying. Our grandparents are fighting it now, our parents preparing to fight it, and we know that we’re next. A recent bittersweet NPR piece explained that in order for most currently-conceived Alzheimer’s drugs to work effectively, patients would have to start treatment early– up to 20… Continue reading Meditation, Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s and Aging | Washington Times Communities
Meditation Boosts Mood, Eases Pain & Stress | Care2 Healthy Living
Meditation Boosts Mood, Eases Pain & Stress While most people associate meditation with religion, this simple and powerful practiced transcends religious beliefs. Meditation is like a short vacation away from the stresses of everyday life to allow you to center your mind and create a peaceful feeling. And, the research is showing that meditation is… Continue reading Meditation Boosts Mood, Eases Pain & Stress | Care2 Healthy Living