Welcome to the first part of our short blog series, Benefits of Meditation! Okay, so unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard of some of the health benefits associated with meditation, right? One of the most impressive, to those who like tangible, measurable results, is a Harvard study that found 8 weeks of … Continue reading Better Brain in 8 Weeks – Meditation Benefits
What is it? Guided Meditation is when a participant follows along with a professional practitioner either through audio or text guidance. The participant is brought through visualization practices, that typically incorporate body and breath awareness, as well as the recreation of sensory information. Guided audio meditations are typically accompanied by soothing music or binaural beats. … Continue reading Intro to Guided Meditation and Binaural Beats
We all know how important posture is in our normal day to day, but did you know that poor posture in meditation could be holding you back from reaching deeper states? Let's explore how to fine tune your seated posture in the simple step by step article below: 1. Pick a Posture Above, … Continue reading 5 Meditation Posture Basics
Part I - Active Meditation Greetings! Active Meditation, or AM for short (I will also refer to this as tuning in), is a practice that I will stress an incredible amount in my articles. It is, in my opinion, the first key to awakening, and can be utilized at all stages of your spiritual journey … Continue reading The Key to Awakening – Part I
As I mentioned in my Meditation Space Basics article, creating your own designated spiritual space is one of the most important steps to beginning your practice. Having a space you can completely unwind in, that is filled with calming presence, is paramount to reaching profound states of meditation. It is extremely hard, even for a seasoned … Continue reading 3 Steps to Decorate Your Meditation Space
If you are new to meditation, check out our Meditation Basics first! Having an awareness of your Chakras, or energy centers, will lay the foundation for numerous intermediate and advanced meditations. As soon as we are able to locate our energy centers, we can begin to open and clear them; providing us with tangible physical … Continue reading Chakra Awareness Meditation
chak·ra ˈCHäkrə/ noun 1. Each of the centers of spiritual power in the human body, usually considered to be seven in number. Chakra is an old Sanskrit word which literally translates to Wheel. The seven chakras belong to the subtle body, or the energetic body, that connects the physical world to the spiritual. Without … Continue reading Chakra Reference Guide
The Sound of Silence meditation is a pre-requisite for this practice. If you haven't done so, practice that first! Welcome to the next building block on our exploration of the Om. If you have put in the proper practice with the Sound of Silence, you will have a basic understanding of what the Om (the … Continue reading Step-by-Step Meditation to Balance Your Vibrations
Unless you have literally been living under a rock, you've heard of yoga. Chances are, you've tried it. But, what exactly is yoga? - And, if you are not currently practicing, why should you start? yo·ga ˈyōɡə noun noun: yoga a spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the … Continue reading The Benefits of Yoga – Mind, Body, & Spirit integrated
Chances are, you’ve heard of essential oils and how amazing they are. I’m a huge fan of oils myself and use them everyday, whether it’s topically, via aromatherapy, or around the house. EOs offer countless benefits for your physical, mental, and emotional health. There is endless information out there about essential oils, which can get … Continue reading Essential Oils – The Bare Basics