10 Scientific Benefits of Compassion Meditation
In western culture, meditation was once considered to be a new-age, mystical practice. However, mindfulness and meditation have become mainstream. Over the past ten years, researchers have studied and validated the benefits of mindfulness, and current research now highlights the scientific benefits of compassion meditation as well.
Embodied Mindfulness Harmonizes Mind and Body
From a neuroscience perspective, embodied mindfulness practices combine focused awareness, intentional breathing, and meditative movement to provide unique health benefits. Qigong, one example of an embodied mindfulness practice, is shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, and increase flexibility, balance, and strength.
How Deep Breathing and Qigong Reduce Anxiety
At one point or another, all of us experience anxiety. How we choose to respond to anxiety determines whether we sink into disaster fantasies or rise to a place of peace. One reason I love to teach deep breathing techniques and qigong is because of the benefit I’ve seen in my own life while practicing these learnable skills.
6 Tips for How to Fall Asleep
Quality sleep is critical to our health and wellbeing, but at times knowing how to fall asleep feels elusive. Many of us don’t experience the full benefits of uninterrupted and continuous sleep. We know how refreshed we feel after a solid night’s sleep. We also know how fatigued we feel after a miserable night’s sleep.
How to Breathe While Meditating
Breathing is a natural part of life. When we’re not consciously controlling it, the autonomic nervous system controls our breath. This system works automatically, without conscious effort. Explore the value of intentionally focusing on your breath while you learn how to breathe while meditating.
Finding Peace of Mind
Most of us long for peace of mind. I’m not referring to a feeling of peace that is numb inside, ignoring the pain of self or others. Instead, I mean a durable, fulfilling peace. The sense of peace that lies at the core of your heart, even though you may have experienced past fear, heartache, or frustration. Read on to explore varying kinds of peace.
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