Reducing stress and becoming more relaxed are often the main reasons why people start meditation. But there are many more reasons why it is good for your mind AND body to meditate. Whatever form or type you choose and what suits you best. Meditation has been practiced for centuries and has roots in various spiritual …
There are different types of chakra meditations; for example, one of a few minutes where all energy points are included to one of perhaps an hour specifically focused on a single chakra. A guided meditation can help you stay in the moment because you follow someone’s voice and you really take time to focus on …
There are many forms of meditation and within these forms there are different types.You could hardly see the wood for the trees. From zen to ohm meditation, from transcendental to vipassana.It’s not that one is the best or most effective. Some types have been studied more than others. And one type has evolved from another. …
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When you look in your wardrobe, which colors dominate? Or is it a mix of anything and everything? And what about in your house? The colors could say something about emotions and feelings you have.You can also consciously use colors to influence your mental well-being. You can do this by surrounding yourself more with a …
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There are many different forms of meditation that you can practice. And one of them is Metta meditation, or also called loving-kindness meditation. In Metta meditation you practice compassion and unconditional love towards yourself, others and all living beings.As with many other forms of meditation, not only can the meditation itself be very powerful, but …
Mindfulness, insight meditation and also vipassana are becoming more known and more often practiced. What a difference with about 10 years ago! Personally, I think it’s a great development that, for example, more companies are also offering it to their staff more often.Perhaps you have also taken a course or retreat. Or you are interested, …
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If you are interested in mindfulness, you may have noticed that there are many books written about it, and that there are different types of training, courses and also visions.What they all have in common is the gist: With Mindfulness you practice to focus your attention on the present moment and to have an attitude …
We all know that taking time to rest and relax is healthy for us. The only thing is, if you have a busy life, it can sometimes falls through. Practicing savasana can help you take this time for yourself. In addition, this pose offers so many more benefits than just feeling wonderfully relaxed. But be …
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If you practice yoga, then you surely know this pose, and if you don’t do yoga, you may have seen a picture of it; people lying on their backs, arms and legs spread. This is the savasana, or the corpse. Is savasana just lying on the floor and relaxing? Yes and no. You learn and …
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If you feel alone or suffer from loneliness, the solution can sometimes seem far away. And in our quite busy and sometime chaotic life, it may not get any easier. But did you know Mindfulness and Meditation can help you? The difference between loneliness and being alone There is definitely a difference between these two: …
