Category Archives: Meditation

Only love can save us from climate change

Posted on August 18, 2015 by

‘Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the world’s leading spiritual teachers, is a man at great peace even as he predicts the possible collapse of civilisation within 100 years as a result of runaway climate change. The 86-year-old Vietnamese … Continue reading →

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Try meditation in motion for a new life perspective

Posted on August 7, 2015 by

‘Zen and other Buddhist traditions stress mindfulness in walking as it turns walking into meditation in motion. That’s important because, contrary to what you might think, meditation isn’t something you do only when sitting still in the lotus position — … Continue reading →

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Evidence suggests that meditation alters cells

Posted on July 29, 2015 by

Researchers in Canada have found the first evidence to suggest that support groups that encourage meditation and yoga can actually alter the cellular activity of cancer survivors. Their study, which was published recently, is one of the first to suggest … Continue reading →

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Scientists Discover That Fasting Triggers Stem Cell Regeneration

Posted on June 24, 2015 by

‘A number of ancient health practices are proving to be effective in multiple ways. We recently posted an article about meditation, and how neuroscience can now explain what happens to the brain when we meditate. Now, scientists have discovered the … Continue reading →

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Airline Requires New Pilots And Crew To Practice Yoga

Posted on June 8, 2015 by

‘”We have introduced yoga for the first time in our training module for pilots and cabin crew, as we believe that yoga brings in a sense of discipline as well as helps cope better with the stress of the job,” … Continue reading →

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The Mindful Manager

Posted on June 4, 2015 by

“It’s hardly surprising that more workers and more organizations are embracing mindful work, namely, the adaptation of centuries-old meditation techniques and breathwork that have been shown to reduce stress, boost health, strengthen immune systems, improve concentration, encourage cooperation, and yes, … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons to Take Five-Minute Meditation Breaks at Work

Posted on June 1, 2015 by

Even five minutes at a time of meditation can do wonders for your workday and your home life too: 1. Meditation increases our memory. 2. Meditation increases our attention span. 3. Meditation improves our response to stress and emotion. 4. … Continue reading →

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All this and more, but wait there’s more

Posted on May 18, 2015 by

This infographic summarises all the scientific benefits of meditation, which can be done by just about anyone, just about anywhere in as little as two minutes a day. What are you waiting for? via Upworthy

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Just breathe

Posted on May 4, 2015 by

“Breathe. If you feel overwhelmed, breathe. It will calm you and release the tensions. If you are worried about something coming up, or caught up in something that already happened, breathe. It will bring you back to the present. If … Continue reading →

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Burn-out: When you’re running on empty

Posted on April 30, 2015 by

“Feeling hopeless, depressed, struggling against exhaustion, yet pushing yourself even harder, longing for the boundless energy you once took for granted? It seems as if the phenomenon of burn-out is increasing, resulting in the modern-day psychological issues of being both … Continue reading →

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