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When Is the Best Time to Meditate? Morning, Noon, Or?
Have you noticed that sometimes it just feels hard to meditate? You may sit with good intentions to meditate, but what happens instead could look more like a raucous train of thoughts than a pleasant slip into infinity. Well, the good news is that finding ... -
How to Sleep Better: 6 Tips If You Feel Tired All the Time
Sleep is one of the most essential aspects of our physical and mental well-being. But what if we are not getting the rest we need from our sleep? Being tired all the time is a drag! So here are six helpful tips on how to sleep better. These sleep tips wi ... -
How to Be More Grateful and Find Joy Everywhere You Look
I remember when I first started meditating I was more of a grumbling guy. I was always looking for perfection in myself and in the world around me. When you see only imperfection, you find faults everywhere. You’re hard on others, and you’re just as hard ... -
Body Scan Meditation for Deep Relaxation and Nourishment
What would you say if I asked you how your left ankle was? Or your right shoulder? Or any other body part? Our bodies are our homes and, in many ways, are the only things we can truly say are "ours." And yet it's rare that we actually put o ... -
Meditation for Kids Can Help With Focus, Sleep, and Stress!
Whether you are trying to help your fidgety eight-year-old child to sit down and focus, or attempting to counsel your emotional teenager to communicate respectfully, meditation can help shift them to more calm and clarity. There are several research-backe ... -
Visualization and Meditation: Are They the Same Thing?
As meditation has grown in popularity the definition, or understanding, of what it has also grown. Suddenly it seems like everything is being called "meditation"! If you've been around this blog for a while I'm sure you'll have se ... -
Yoga and Meditation: 3 Simple Ways You Can Get Started Today
Yoga is a mind-body practice that promotes mental and physical well-being. It has its roots in ancient India. Some beginners wonder how is yoga different from meditation? Most people today relate to yoga as a physical practice, with emphasis on postures ... -
Yoga Nidra for Sleep: How to Sleep Better Tonight
Yoga nidra is a beautiful process for finding deep rest and relaxation in a matter of minutes. To learn more about yoga nidra and its benefits, read on. Did you know that according to recent studies 11% of American adults are chronically suffering from sl ... -
Use This Gratitude Meditation for Year-Round Joy Right Now
Are you here for the gratitude meditation? Meditate here. When do we feel grateful? When there is abundance, and also when there is lack. When things are going right and we have much to be thankful for, it can be easy to feel gratitude. But also when we h ... -
What Does Meditation Do for Your Mind, Brain, Heart, and Health?
Given how stressed everyone is at the moment, it seems like everyone is taking up meditation. There are so many benefits of meditation. From cultivating a deeper sense of peace to developing self-awareness and focus, it’s no wonder it’s so popular! There’ ...
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