Meditation: Going beyond positive thinking By: Ananda Marga Founder Shrii Shrii Anandamurtijii on Oct 17, 2013 Beyond Positive thinking There is an old adage in yoga psychology which is at the heart of the phenomenon of positive thinking. ‘The mind takes the shape of its object’. When you pour water into a container, it will take the shape of… Continue reading Meditation: Going beyond positive thinking
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Characteristics of Mantra by Ananda Marga Founder Shrii Shrii Anandamurtijii
Characteristics of Mantra: Ananda Marga Founder Shrii Shrii Anandamurtijii The third characteristic of a mantra is that it is rhythmic. What this means on the practical level is that it has to be able to align itself with our breathing and hence all mantras for meditation consist of two syllables. Our breathing exerts a great influence over… Continue reading Characteristics of Mantra by Ananda Marga Founder Shrii Shrii Anandamurtijii
Running as Moving meditation
Vinluan: Moving meditation (Part 2) By Bobby Vinluan Sports Psychology Wednesday, October 16, 2013 THERE are usually distinctive stages in running and the need to listen to your body is recommended. If running doesn’t feel good in 30 minutes, you may want to stop or you may ask what am I doing here? Mild feeling of… Continue reading Running as Moving meditation
Walking Meditation: Mindfulness On the Move By ALICIA SPARKS
Walking Meditation: Mindfulness On the Move By ALICIA SPARKS I took my first meditation walka few weeks ago. I’ve since done some research aboutwalking meditation, and wow–there’s a ton of information out there! My meditation walk was hosted by a licensed counselor who often offers group seminars and private sessions on mindfulness, so I feel confident… Continue reading Walking Meditation: Mindfulness On the Move By ALICIA SPARKS
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
5 Alternatives To Visualization And Meditation by Melody Fletcher
5 Alternatives To Visualization And Meditation by Melody Fletcher on September 26, 2013 Awesome Sophie’s burning question: “Is there any way around visualizing and meditating to achieve what you want? I can’t quite get myself to do it consistently.” Dear Awesome Sophie, We have to always remember, and I’m happy to remind you over… Continue reading 5 Alternatives To Visualization And Meditation by Melody Fletcher
Meditation: So Much More Than Watching and Letting Go – HuffPost
Meditation: So Much More Than Watching and Letting Go Posted: 09/27/2013 1:22 pm Meditation, Beyond Mindfulness, Heartfulness, Meditate, Meditation Tips, Why Meditation, Healthy Living News Most people are taught when sitting in meditation to watch their thoughts, feelings, everything which comes into awareness and let it go. Focus on your breath. Simply watch what arises… Continue reading Meditation: So Much More Than Watching and Letting Go – HuffPost
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
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
3 Ways Meditation Can Make You a Better Leader – Terra USA
3 Ways Meditation Can Make You a Better Leader Nadia Goodman Running a business can be an emotional roller coaster ride, and it’s easy to get caught up in worries about the future or frustrations with the past. Meditation helps to center you in the present moment, making the trials of entrepreneurship more manageable and… Continue reading 3 Ways Meditation Can Make You a Better Leader – Terra USA