Meditation & Mindfulness Articles

Curious about how meditation and mindfulness can help you live a healthier, happier life? Read about the health benefits, scientific background, and basic techniques of these practices.
197 Articles
This App Can Make You Healthier
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This App Can Make You Healthier
Sam Vadasz-Chates
Roundglass has developed a treatment model called Reframe that offers a wholistic approach to wellbeing by integrating a full spectrum of science-backed, mind-body practices.
Kill Your Stress Addiction
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Kill Your Stress Addiction
Amy Pennington
How to combat toxic productivity and build a solid "stress-less" routine.
Try This Beginner Visualization
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Try This Beginner Visualization
Lindsay Tucker
Adding visualizations to a regular meditation practice can have powerful effects on wellbeing. Here’s how to supercharge your meditations with visualizations.
Mindfulness for the Classroom
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Mindfulness for the Classroom
Madeleine Somerville
Try these simple, effective tools for a focused classroom with engaged students.
Vinyasa Yoga for Beginners
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Vinyasa Yoga for Beginners
Amy Pennington
Vinayasa can be seen as a way of flowing in the world as well, framing things in cycles with a beginning, middle, and end.
Try This Practice for Self-Love
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Try This Practice for Self-Love
Lindsay Tucker
Rebecca Acabchuk
Research shows that practicing for as little as 7 weeks reduces stress, improves cognitive function, and increases positivity.
Ease Pain with Meditation
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Ease Pain with Meditation
Brittany Krupski
Dr. David Vago
In the race to find relief, researchers are increasingly looking at non-pharmaceutical solutions like meditation.
Is Mindfulness a Leadership Trait?
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Is Mindfulness a Leadership Trait?
Amy Pennington
It’s through conscious awareness that we can begin to develop empathy, benefiting both leaders and employees alike.
4 Healthier Social Media Habits
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4 Healthier Social Media Habits
Jerusha Kamoji
Rebecca Acabchuk
If you find yourself ruminating on negative thoughts or comparisons, try these exercises to pull you back into reality.
How to HALT Crappy Feelings
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How to HALT Crappy Feelings
Brittany Krupski
Rebecca Acabchuk
If the idea of pausing to check in with yourself sounds familiar, that’s because the HALT method is a mindfulness practice.
Sleep Better, Starting Tonight
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Sleep Better, Starting Tonight
Lindsay Tucker
Rebecca Acabchuk
Integrate one or more of these practices into your daily routine to reap all the benefits of healthy sleep — starting tonight.
Get Comfortable With Stillness
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Get Comfortable With Stillness
Jerusha Kamoji
Rebecca Acabchuk
And contrary to popular belief, sitting in stillness isn’t siloed to meditating in a quiet room —you can also be in motion.
How to Make Meditation a Habit
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How to Make Meditation a Habit
Amy Pennington
Bringing the quality of mindfulness into any activity is a good way to start your meditation practice.
The Case Against Resolutions
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The Case Against Resolutions
Jerusha Kamoji
Rebecca Acabchuk
Use mindful awareness to shift your relationship with financial strain, navigating family relationships, and change in routine.
A Better Way to Reach Your Goals
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A Better Way to Reach Your Goals
Brittany Krupski
Resolutions declare what you want to start, while goals take action toward a desired future.
21 Days to Less Anxiety
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21 Days to Less Anxiety
Roundglass Team
It can be difficult to focus or enjoy life when you’re feeling anxious. These practices can help quiet a racing mind.
Why You Should Meditate in Nature
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Why You Should Meditate in Nature
Jerusha Kamoji
Rebecca Acabchuk, Ph.D
Reminding ourselves of natural cycles makes living through the ups and downs of life feel less overwhelming.
Find Focus With Meditation
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Find Focus With Meditation
Jerusha Kamoji
Rebecca Acabchuk
Knowing your strengths and weaknesses will allow you to make lifestyle adjustments needed to stay productive.
Find Your Natural Energy Source
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Find Your Natural Energy Source
Amy Pennington
While everyone has a unique personal rhythm, many may benefit from a midday rest period when feeling fatigued.
Optimize Your Morning Routine
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Optimize Your Morning Routine
Lindsay Tucker
With tons of books, podcasts, and articles promising to reinvent your morning, know which routine is right for you.
Are You Lonely or Uncomfortable?
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Are You Lonely or Uncomfortable?
Jerusha Kamoji
Meditation can help you sit with your feelings and take more control when loneliness creeps up.
RG Spotlight: Prakriti Poddar
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RG Spotlight: Prakriti Poddar
Jerusha Kamoji
Prakriti Poddar
Poddar’s decision to follow her purpose has led to an extensive career at Roundglass helping others actualize mental health.
How to Grow Healthy Relationships, On and Off the Apps
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How to Grow Healthy Relationships, On and Off the Apps
Jerusha Kamoji
Rebecca Acabchuk
Instead of experiencing love through your likes, apply a little more mindfulness into your day-to-day interactions to achieve the same feeling. See how you can get the most out of your relationships, on and off the apps.
How To Raise Mindful Kids
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How To Raise Mindful Kids
Amy Pennington
We learn from a handful of parenting experts, and offer parenting tips and tricks for raising an evolved being.
7 Steps to Manage Difficult Emotions
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7 Steps to Manage Difficult Emotions
Jerusha Kamoji
Rebecca Acabchuk
It might seem counterintuitive but facing your emotions can support you in processing them.
How to Build Healthier Habits
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How to Build Healthier Habits
Jerusha Kamoji
Rebecca Acabchuk
It’s time to reimagine how we look at habit building and consider shaking up routines with some help from the experts.
Why You Need to Start Meditating
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Why You Need to Start Meditating
Morena Escardó
Maintenance of the mind should be a daily priority, but it takes a back seat to our physical needs. Enter meditation, a source for healthy balance in a busy world.
Enter the #iMeditate Contest
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Enter the #iMeditate Contest
Tell the world why you meditate and help us inspire others to begin their own meditation journeys.
Living with Earplugs Out
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Living with Earplugs Out
Vishvapani Blomfield
Now that I wasn’t able to find time for my regular meditation routine, I wondered how it could help.
Change Your Habits with Meditation
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Change Your Habits with Meditation
Jerusha Kamoji
Dr. David Vago
We see meditation as not just a healthy habit, but as one of few enablers of building healthy mental and behavioral habits.
Don’t Set SMART Goals, Set Big Ones
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Don’t Set SMART Goals, Set Big Ones
Palma Michel
By choosing a goal that's bigger than yourself, you're acknowledging that you don't have all the answers.
The Mind-Body Benefits of Meditation
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The Mind-Body Benefits of Meditation
Dr. David Vago
Madeleine Somerville
Meditation can even improve the quality and duration of sleep as much as a sleeping pill.
5 Common Myths of Meditation
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5 Common Myths of Meditation
Amy Pennington
Many compare wandering thoughts to clouds – watch them as you would watch the clouds, passing over and impermanent.
5 Ways to Live Beyond Fear
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5 Ways to Live Beyond Fear
Leena Gupta
What you’re most afraid of is usually not based in the reality of the present moment.
Tricks to Stop Stress Eating
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Tricks to Stop Stress Eating
Sharon Fernandes
'When people soothe themselves with food, what they are trying to do is calm their nervous system.'
Mindful Eating For Kids
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Mindful Eating For Kids
Sharon Fernandes
Call out smells and sensations to get your kids excited about paying attention to their meals.
Religion Can Learn From Mindfulness
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Religion Can Learn From Mindfulness
Yael Shy
Religion could benefit from mindfulness practices — giving it a radical approach that will resonate with future generations.
Expand Your Practice: Doshas
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Expand Your Practice: Doshas
Sharon Fernandes
Rebecca Acabchuk, Ph.D
A central theme of the practice is to create a balanced lifestyle that supports energy flow in the body for wholistic health.
Expand Your Practice: Ayurveda
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Expand Your Practice: Ayurveda
Sharon Fernandes
Ayurveda aims to find a state of equilibrium in the body, and meditation is one of the modalities used for this harmony.
Mindful Eating: Unpack Your Hunger
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Mindful Eating: Unpack Your Hunger
Sharon Fernandes
Discerning the type of “hunger” we are experiencing is crucial in removing any negative feeling that affect our food choices.
Winter Solstice Wellbeing Rituals
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Winter Solstice Wellbeing Rituals
Rebecca Acabchuk, Ph.D
Greta Hill
Winter solstice reminds us to honor taking time to slow down, and release what is no longer serving us.
Should You Meditate With Your Pet?
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Should You Meditate With Your Pet?
Amy Pennington
We often come into meditation postures with a gentle touch and a lightness in our energy that invites our pets closer.
Mindfulness for Every Meal
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Mindfulness for Every Meal
Sharon Fernandes
Rebecca Acabchuk
To move away from habits and compulsions, and toward awareness, we must chart our body’s day-to-day requirements.
How does Meditation Affect Personal Growth?
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How does Meditation Affect Personal Growth?
In science and mindfulness, personal growth isn’t just a component of wellbeing, it relates to each element of wellbeing.
Why You Need A Gratitude Jar
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Why You Need A Gratitude Jar
Almeiri Santos
Once your brain is trained to focus on positive experiences, you bring more positivity into your everyday life.
Start A Daily Meditation Habit
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Start A Daily Meditation Habit
Amy Pennington
The more we practice meditation, the better we are at tracking what’s going on in our lives and the world around us.
Try This: Mindful Listening
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Try This: Mindful Listening
Jay Vidyarthi
Once you have awareness of what you are hearing outside and within, mindful listening encourages letting go of distractions.
Pushing Past Pain With Meditation
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Pushing Past Pain With Meditation
Jay Vidyarthi
I saw how our ancestry can shape us. And I saw how, along with generational trauma, comes generational wisdom.
What Is Attention Activism?
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What Is Attention Activism?
Jay Vidyarthi
Use this practice that highlights the need to reclaim our attention with intention.
The Benefits of Eating Like a Yogi
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The Benefits of Eating Like a Yogi
Sharon Fernandes
The need to keep your body in a state of calm involves focusing on the timings and quality of food.
Yoga for Better Health
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Yoga for Better Health
Shani Dayal
Healthy eating habits, exercise routines and stress management are some of the major factors resulting in good health. A regular practice of Yoga can help establish all these modes.
The 5 States of Mind
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The 5 States of Mind
Shani Dayal
To reach the state of absolute calmness and balance, we must first understand the different states of mind.
5 Tips For Mindful Eating
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5 Tips For Mindful Eating
Sharon Fernandes
When we are not appreciating and enjoying, we then tend to think more of quantity rather than the quality of food.
How to Start a Meditation Practice
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How to Start a Meditation Practice
Almeiri Santos
Starting small with a 30-second practice sends a powerful message to the brain that we can quiet our thoughts briefly.
What's Your Meditation Style?
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What's Your Meditation Style?
Jerusha Kamoji
Dr. David Vago
Some prefer guided-meditation, and for teachers or individuals with an advanced practice, self-meditation may work better.
The Truth About Stress & Mindfulness
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The Truth About Stress & Mindfulness
Jerusha Kamoji
Dr. David Vago
'Breath control is the most effective way to control our stress, and regulate the stress response when we're reactive.'
Yes, You Should Meditate in Your 20s
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Yes, You Should Meditate in Your 20s
Yael Shy
Being twenty-something is prime-time to understand your mind and heart, and to undo any intergenerational trauma.
5 Ways to Heal Your Inner Child
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5 Ways to Heal Your Inner Child
Ellaeenah Niloufer
When you feel old wounds drowning out your authentic self, use these tools to help heal your inner child.
Here’s How Music Can Help You Sleep
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Here’s How Music Can Help You Sleep
Madeleine Somerville
Dr. David Vago
Few adults fall asleep to lullabies anymore, but studies show we might want to consider it.
How Meditation Can Help You Sleep
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How Meditation Can Help You Sleep
Madeleine Somerville
Dr. David Vago
While focusing on fluffy white sheep can be helpful, focusing the mind through meditation practices is even better.
What Are the 8 Limbs of Yoga?
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What Are the 8 Limbs of Yoga?
Tyagi Shurjo
When practiced, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras function as steps to controlling the mind in pursuit of liberation.
The Secret to Stronger Relationships
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The Secret to Stronger Relationships
Tyagi Shurjo
Try and love one person without limits or bounds. If you can commit to this, everything else will feel small compared.
How to Find Life’s Purpose — Hint, It’s Not What You Think
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How to Find Life’s Purpose — Hint, It’s Not What You Think
Tyagi Shurjo
Rather than searching for your purpose, or dharma, outside of yourself, ask why you’re feeling lost or unfulfilled.
How to Meditate for Beginners
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How to Meditate for Beginners
Madeleine Somerville
Let go of what you think meditation is, what you believe meditating looks like, and if you're doing it 'right.'
Buddhism Helped Heal My Addiction
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Buddhism Helped Heal My Addiction
Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John
When I brought awareness to my dark parts and understood the chaos they were causing, my true healing began.
Breathe Your Way to Deep Relaxation
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Breathe Your Way to Deep Relaxation
Dr. Aditya Gait
Not surprisingly, diaphragmatic breathing slows the heartbeat and lowers or stabilizes blood pressure.
The Secret to True Self-Acceptance
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The Secret to True Self-Acceptance
Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John
To build the world each of us deserves, it's important to truly love our ethnic background from a place of compassion.
Reconnect with Nature From Anywhere
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Reconnect with Nature From Anywhere
Cara Bradley
Don’t let being inside or the busyness of the day keep you from getting your daily dose of the natural world.
3 Ways to Find Presence Right Now
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3 Ways to Find Presence Right Now
Cara Bradley
Feeling dull or disconnected is a byproduct of the overdrive and hyperactive states we often find ourselves in.
5 Ways to Find Calm—Fast
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5 Ways to Find Calm—Fast
Cara Bradley
Don't be fooled by the simplicity of these quick, accessible, and in-the-moment practices; they function this way for a reason.
Meditation to Live More Fully
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Meditation to Live More Fully
Cara Bradley
Mindful pauses allow you to experience brief moments of beauty or intensity you may have been too distracted to notice.
How I Made Deep Adult Friendships
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How I Made Deep Adult Friendships
Yael Shy
Just the awareness of the way I was walling myself off from others, changed me. Something started to soften.
Feeling Lonely? Ask Yourself This
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Feeling Lonely? Ask Yourself This
Yael Shy
Like a stomach rumbling, the feeling of loneliness is an alarm bell. In this case, it’s telling us that we need connection.
3 Mindfulness Tips for New Parents
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3 Mindfulness Tips for New Parents
Yael Shy
Instead of letting your mind make up a story about how it's going to be, embrace the unknown.
Understanding Your Fear of Failure
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Understanding Your Fear of Failure
Yael Shy
If we want grow in the way that I think we are meant to in our journeys — we have to look right at that fear and deal with it.
Find Your Center with Whiring
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Find Your Center with Whiring
Zia Nath
In whirling, we release dependence on the outside world and develop a deep inner centering.
Find Deep Healing Through Whirling
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Find Deep Healing Through Whirling
Zia Nath
Whirling doesn't cause anything to happen, necessarily, but it does allow energy to shift, bringing us into a healthy balance.
How Mantra Changed My Life
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How Mantra Changed My Life
Sowmya Raoh
One of the remarkable things about mantra is it does deep work on you, but not in a flashy way. It’s steady and consistent.
5 Benefits of Chanting Mantra
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5 Benefits of Chanting Mantra
Sowmya Raoh
When you chant mantra, you fall into a repetitive trance. This helps regulate your breath, training it into consistent rhythm.
Try This Mantra to Honor the Sun
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Try This Mantra to Honor the Sun
Sowmya Raoh
Chanting Gayatri Mantra regularly may assist in promoting better memory and concentration, while bringing peace.
How to Connect to Your Ancestors
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How to Connect to Your Ancestors
Tatum Barnes
These connections can help us feel more fulfilled and supported in our lives, and they are not mutually exclusive.
7 Benefits of Visualization
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7 Benefits of Visualization
Tatum Barnes
Creating better outcomes isn’t just about visualizing a situation; it’s also about being your best self.
The Secrets of Sanskrit
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The Secrets of Sanskrit
Sowmya Raoh
Many who study Sanskrit refer to 'the Sanskrit effect,' in which they experience what seems to be enhanced verbal memory.
How I Learned to Whirl
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How I Learned to Whirl
Zia Nath
As my practice continues, I have learned that anything can be a teacher when we tune in to our hearts.
8 Common Myths About Whirling
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8 Common Myths About Whirling
Zia Nath
Whirling can bring about misconceptions with its mysterious ways, but the practice starts and ends as a meditation.
5 Health Benefits Of Mindfulness
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5 Health Benefits Of Mindfulness
Dr. David Vago
Mindfulness skills are well-suited to help people engage with uncomfortable, frustrating, and traumatic encounters.
You Are More Creative Than You Think
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You Are More Creative Than You Think
Kate Savage
Creativity can be perceived as your unique style and imprint on everything you do.
Use Kundalini To Deepen Intuition
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Use Kundalini To Deepen Intuition
Kasandra Jewall
I was always aware of my intuition, but I did not always have the wherewithal to act on it before practicing Kundalini yoga.
Give This Mindful Gift to Mom
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Give This Mindful Gift to Mom
If you have a mother figure in your life, invite her to join you for a guided Roundglass live meditation.
Mindful Breathing Isn’t For Everyone
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Mindful Breathing Isn’t For Everyone
Kate Savage
I found a teacher who offered visualizations while working with the breath, and techniques for grounding in the body.
3 Virtues That Benefit Humankind
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3 Virtues That Benefit Humankind
Lama Yeshe
As you cultivate these virtues, you’ll find you’re giving a gift not only to yourself, but to the world around you.
Chase Peace of Mind, Not Happiness
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Chase Peace of Mind, Not Happiness
Lama Yeshe
I believe we should set our sights on peace of mind, because when our mind is calm, it doesn’t matter if you’re happy.
5 Steps to Change Any Habit
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5 Steps to Change Any Habit
Lama Yeshe
To change our lives, we need to analyze the behaviors we don’t like and think of different ways to act.
4 Ways to Build A Resilient Mind
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4 Ways to Build A Resilient Mind
Lama Yeshe
If you want to live a fruitful life, you need to create resilience by focusing on purpose, persistence, sensitivity, and analysis.
5 Questions For Spiritual Detox
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5 Questions For Spiritual Detox
Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John
You don't need a shaman to detox your heart of negative emotions. Start with these questions, and the work will unfold.
To Find Happiness, Stop Chasing It
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To Find Happiness, Stop Chasing It
Earle Birney
I noticed how everyone – myself included – constantly chased after these ephemeral pleasures of life, never quite satisfied.
Ways to Heal From Inside to Out
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Ways to Heal From Inside to Out
Alison Hutchens
By losing my life as I knew it, I was given the opportunity to change everything I was doing and create a brand-new life.
5 Meditations for Fresh Perspective
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5 Meditations for Fresh Perspective
Feeling confused or stuck? Join our meditation teachers for guided meditations to gain a fresh perspective on your current challenges.
Cultivate Love for Your Body
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Cultivate Love for Your Body
Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John
Our culture supports being critical of our bodies, but if we can love them instead, we can change our lives.
To Love Yourself, Know Yourself
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To Love Yourself, Know Yourself
Alison Hutchens
It took a cancer diagnosis, lots of inner work, and a lifestyle change to help me realize I needed to cultivate self-love.
Why Grief Never Expires
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Why Grief Never Expires
The honest thing to admit is that you're never letting go of your grief. It's like gaining the holiday five. Another way to consider your grieving timeline is giving yourself time to remember, not forget.
Michael Jordan And Mindfulness
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Michael Jordan And Mindfulness
Curtis Smith
While this is popular among athletes now, it wasn’t as widely known in the 1990s.
How to Leave Your Comfort Zone
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How to Leave Your Comfort Zone
Palma Michel
If you lead a fortunate life, then there’s a high chance that you’re probably not very resilient when the going gets tough.
Preserve the Depth In Meditation
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Preserve the Depth In Meditation
David Harshada Wagner
People, places, things, ideas, and experiences are all, at their core, made of the same source energy.
Make Stress Your Tool for Good
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Make Stress Your Tool for Good
Curtis Smith
You'll experience stress as a way to spur you on to an accomplishment.
When Anxiety Arises, Try This
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When Anxiety Arises, Try This
Lisa Kring
While it feels counterintuitive, embracing anxiety and turning toward it can be helpful.
How Compassion Improves Your Life
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How Compassion Improves Your Life
Tracy Fink
As I learn to be more compassionate with myself, I've noticed I seek out others all the time for assistance.
Loving-Kindness & My Mother-in-Law
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Loving-Kindness & My Mother-in-Law
Tracy Fink
It wasn't that she changed at all; I just saw her very differently, with the help of loving-kindness.
Retrain Kindness With Meditation
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Retrain Kindness With Meditation
Michaela O'Driscoll
Our common humanity is that we all wish to contribute, and we are all made of love.
Handle Change When You Don’t Choose It
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Handle Change When You Don’t Choose It
Palma Michel
Not all change that chooses us is negative — but generally, it's hard to adapt when we don't see the change coming.
Mindful Insights In Meditation
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Mindful Insights In Meditation
Grace Edmunds
The body constantly delivers signs and signals filled with insight and wisdom related to emotions.
Get Comfy To Meditate
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Get Comfy To Meditate
David Harshada Wagner
I believe if the ancient yogis had sofas in their Himalayan caves, they would have meditated on them!
Presenting My Research to The Dalai Lama
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Presenting My Research to The Dalai Lama
Dr. David Vago
'I will watch you, whether you are really helping to build a happy, peaceful world or not [...]'
How I Learned To Like Myself
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How I Learned To Like Myself
Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John
I want my students to know that it's possible to experience an awakening, and it doesn't have to be this big, lofty thing.
Mindfulness as A Superpower
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Mindfulness as A Superpower
Lisa Kring
We can either mindlessly react or courageously respond, becoming the heroes in our own lives.
Meditation is More Than a To-Do
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Meditation is More Than a To-Do
Joslyn Hitter
Meditation as a to-do item becomes rooted in a wrong view of our fundamental human nature, inherent goodness.
How Meditation Opened My Mind
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How Meditation Opened My Mind
Vishvapani Blomfield
I learned my current reality was one-dimensional and shaped by various habits and emotions.
Work Emptiness Led to Meditating
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Work Emptiness Led to Meditating
Jung Starrett
A coach suggested that I needed to connect my mind, body, and heart so I could feel more fulfilled at work.
Stop Meditating On Your Own
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Stop Meditating On Your Own
Jon Aaron
A group atmosphere or 1:1 coaching can help you move past emotional blocks to reap the rewards of meditation 24/7.
Mindfulness Belongs in Schools
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Mindfulness Belongs in Schools
Curtis Smith
The students learned to be better citizens and I learned to be a better educator.
How Meditating Connects My Path
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How Meditating Connects My Path
Buathon Thienarrom, Ph.D
You're not looking to other people to please you because you know what you want, and you can express it.
Fundamentalism, Vision, Self-Awareness, and the Need for a 13th Step
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Fundamentalism, Vision, Self-Awareness, and the Need for a 13th Step
David Harshada Wagner
Practice Grace to Forgive Enemies
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Practice Grace to Forgive Enemies
David Harshada Wagner
What does it truly mean to forgive others, especially those we consider enemies?
Servants of Love Message 1: Holding the Hand of Grace
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Servants of Love Message 1: Holding the Hand of Grace
Meditation Made Me A Better Friend
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Meditation Made Me A Better Friend
Joslyn Hitter
That seems to be a fruit of my practice — not only do I like to be around me, but other people like to be around me now.
Daily Meditation: A Formal Practice
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Daily Meditation: A Formal Practice
Helen Setyan
Accepting everything as is, was a pathway to acceptance and peace within myself.
What Complements Meditation?
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What Complements Meditation?
JAYA SHARMA
A meditation teacher suggests certain activities to bolster a mindful existence.
Mindfulness Got Me Off Autopilot
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Mindfulness Got Me Off Autopilot
Ellie Struble
We train in befriending ourselves, including all our neuroses and complexities.
Better Decisions From Meditating
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Better Decisions From Meditating
Sarah Blackburn
When I do find myself in the throws of powerful emotions like anger or self-doubt, I'm not crippled by it the way I used to be.
Weave Meditation Into Daily Living
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Weave Meditation Into Daily Living
JAYA SHARMA
Sometimes being mindless can help us arrive at deeper mindfulness — and a deeper mind.
Meditation Reveals More of What We Are
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Meditation Reveals More of What We Are
Ryan Burton
After some time, your whole life becomes meditation. Suddenly, you're alive in a life you mainly were distracted.
How to Let Go Of Old Stories
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How to Let Go Of Old Stories
Mary Stancavage
The ability to be comfortable in my skin and to show up for my life daily has allowed me to be more fulfilled.
Practice Kindness In Meditation
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Practice Kindness In Meditation
Emma Slade
Human beings are capable of limitless kindness, if only they can tap into it.
A Daily Meditation 3-Part Practice
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A Daily Meditation 3-Part Practice
Abigail Somma
Our thoughts and feelings aren’t permanent, but learning this can take time.
A Deeper Practice Over Time
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A Deeper Practice Over Time
Stephen McManus
Start small; that was the biggest thing for me — if you can do something every day, you'll see the benefits of this practice.
Does Meditation Ever Get Easier?
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Does Meditation Ever Get Easier?
Scott Tusa
As we get more experienced with meditation, it allows us to reap more of the benefits, outweighing the discomfort.
How I Get Ready to Meditate
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How I Get Ready to Meditate
Miriam Parker
The best preparation for meditation is cultivating joy, which leads to openness and receptivity.
Meditation Helps Me as an Artist
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Meditation Helps Me as an Artist
Miriam Parker
The benefit of steadiness created a Miriam that's not that affected by the shifts around me.
Why I Chose Open Awareness
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Why I Chose Open Awareness
Pieter Oosthuizen
Through open awareness meditation, one rests in the intrinsic nature of our minds.
I Hated Meditating Until It Worked
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I Hated Meditating Until It Worked
Rachel Webb
After 22 challenging years of life, I was desperate for some solution. And then, Tibetan Buddhism began to work.
Here’s How I Teach Compassion
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Here’s How I Teach Compassion
Jon Aaron
If there's one thing I like to teach, it's compassion as our natural way of being.
Be More Playful With Meditation
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Be More Playful With Meditation
Bart van Melik
A playful attitude keeps us going given the repetitive nature of meditation.
Why I Use a Variety of Meditation Styles
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Why I Use a Variety of Meditation Styles
Nicolle Kopping-Pavars
We all have different personalities, and our minds work in various ways.
My Life Changed From Meditation
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My Life Changed From Meditation
Hector Marcel
Meditation became the investigation and the practice of expanding the capacity for choice.
Becoming a Meditation Coach
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Becoming a Meditation Coach
Michael Hess
Some factors to consider when choosing a program that will deliver high value.
Find the Right Teacher Training
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Find the Right Teacher Training
Michael Hess
Finding a good instructor is the first step to identifying the right program, but there’s more to it than that.
Why Meditating Is Like Cleaning Home
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Why Meditating Is Like Cleaning Home
Patwant Rhodes
We are effectively cleaning and clearing our internal houses, the subconscious mind.
Emotional Sobriety Through Meditation
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Emotional Sobriety Through Meditation
Ceasar F Barajas
Through meditation, wellness mentor Ceasar Barajas has learned to better life with grace, and is helping others.
How Meditation Became My Home
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How Meditation Became My Home
Lisa Kring
I remain profoundly human but suffer so much less now; the experience of liberation is real for me.
Why Vipassana is Right for Me
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Why Vipassana is Right for Me
Lisa Kring
When I found myself at home caring for my young children, I realized in a painful way that I could not just 'be.'
4 Tips for New Meditators
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4 Tips for New Meditators
Hector Marcel
At first, you'll likely have enthusiasm, but that can give way to discomfort. Stick with it, though, and you'll be richly rewarded.
Seeker to Mastery In 5 Steps
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Seeker to Mastery In 5 Steps
Berdhanya Swami Tierra
Experience does not become knowledge (nor does knowledge become wisdom) in one step, one flash, or one moment.
My Anxiety After I Found Meditation
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My Anxiety After I Found Meditation
Yael Shy
I had PTSD from 9/11, and my anxiety was through the roof. I was desperate for a solution.
You Are Who You Hang Out With
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You Are Who You Hang Out With
Nicolle Kopping-Pavars
Who do you spend the most time with? Who are the people you most admire? Are those two groups of people the same?
How Meditation Supported My Ph.D
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How Meditation Supported My Ph.D
Christine Lustik PhD
It took a long time to recover my mental health after getting my degree, and meditation was the one thing that stayed.
I Found Meditation On the Ice Rink
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I Found Meditation On the Ice Rink
Cara Bradley
While most of my friends hated figures, I fell in love with the quiet along with the sense of feeling focused.
An Effortless Meditation Style
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An Effortless Meditation Style
Palma Michel
It was like coming home, noticing that the safest, most peaceful, joyful, most loving place was inside of me.
Racing Mind? Try Meditation
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Racing Mind? Try Meditation
Curtis Smith
Get used to being with yourself and fighting off the urge to stop because your mind is going to tell you it's not working.
Why Tibetan Buddhism Speaks to Me
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Why Tibetan Buddhism Speaks to Me
Scott Tusa
Abandon this idea of a quick fix to one's problems — it's about patience and perseverance.
Build Resilience For Future Peace
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Build Resilience For Future Peace
Miya Kishi Dunets
We can build resilience and faith to ride the waves of our experience, with more peace and ease.
A Youthful Way to Approach Meditation
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A Youthful Way to Approach Meditation
Tatum Barnes
By harnessing the imagination, I could step that much deeper into my Self.
From Skeptic to Meditation Teacher
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From Skeptic to Meditation Teacher
Christina Dufour
Cultivating a state of being that allows me to connect and feel deeply adds a richness to life.
This Blue Dot Helps Me Meditate
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This Blue Dot Helps Me Meditate
Ceasar F Barajas
Every time I see the sticker, I stop and take one breath. It brings me back to this place of presence
How a Chipped Nail Imparted Wisdom
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How a Chipped Nail Imparted Wisdom
Nicolle Kopping-Pavars
My perfectly imperfect nails impart more wisdom than you might guess from their chipped appearance.
Concentration for a Mind at Peace
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Concentration for a Mind at Peace
Lama Yeshe
We tend to have a fixed and solid sense of self, which is not an accurate view and may also cause suffering in the long run.
Healthier Ways to Digest Emotions
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Healthier Ways to Digest Emotions
Nicolle Kopping-Pavars
Become aware of your internal communication system when someone enters your sacred space.
How to Mindfully Work from Home
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How to Mindfully Work from Home
Lama Yeshe
If we allow ourselves the luxury of having a lie-in on workdays, we'll develop a bad habit.
When Kids Daydream It’s Meditation
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When Kids Daydream It’s Meditation
Holly Hall
We do not have to teach our kids to meditate, especially if they are shy, passive and creative. They do this well on their own.
Power of Nature: A Child’s Poem
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Power of Nature: A Child’s Poem
Natalie Matias
Watching my son learn how to take in the nourishment of nature as a way to accept his emotions has been beautiful.
A Buddhist’s View On Cause & Effect
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A Buddhist’s View On Cause & Effect
Lama Yeshe
We all get affected by other people’s actions. The cause of your bad fortune may not even be your fault.
Vibrational States & Life Decisions
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Vibrational States & Life Decisions
Aaliyah Madadi
It's from high vibrational state that clarity, opportunity, synchronicities and joy enter your life.
How Ants Taught Me About Generosity
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How Ants Taught Me About Generosity
Nicolle Kopping-Pavars
The rewards flow back in many beautiful ways when you do things out of goodness and without condition.
10 Ways to Be Mindful at Work
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10 Ways to Be Mindful at Work
Lama Yeshe
These simple practices may help you release any work-related stress and remain focused, motivated, and inspired during your workday.
Drop Mindfulness Into Each Day
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Drop Mindfulness Into Each Day
Lama Yeshe
Focusing on the present can change your entire perspective.
Meditation Styles That Work For Me
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Meditation Styles That Work For Me
Tom Hudson
After much trial and error, I reached my meditation sweet spot a combo of three styles that feel the most authentic to me.
How I Found Joy on a Mall Bench
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How I Found Joy on a Mall Bench
Nicolle Kopping-Pavars
The unbearable discomfort disappeared once I stopped wanting the pain away and just sat with an open mind.
Balance Emotions With 5 Elements
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Balance Emotions With 5 Elements
Rosie Christian
Knowing a bit about each element and its properties can support you in staying present and balanced in life.
Healing My Family Through Meditation
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Healing My Family Through Meditation
Jyothi Shyamsunder
Once I realized that my thoughts didn’t always tell me the whole truth, I became suspicious of my negative emotions.
A Loving Practice to Drift to Sleep
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A Loving Practice to Drift to Sleep
Zuyapa Jackson
Without being in my body, I couldn’t feel and connect with the energy of love.
What Meditation Did For My Sanity
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What Meditation Did For My Sanity
Rosie Christian
Little by little, I started to feel like myself again — I could feel and see the shifts in my body, especially on my skin.
How Breathwork Gave Me My Voice
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How Breathwork Gave Me My Voice
Mike Schurko
It's led me to feel much more heard, validated, and confident in my intuition.
My Life-Changing Gratitude Journal
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My Life-Changing Gratitude Journal
Sam Squire
I was searching for hope, for something to help with anxiety. Then, my life improved with a gratitude experiment.
What Is The Seven-Step Approach for Mastering Meditation?
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What Is The Seven-Step Approach for Mastering Meditation?
This progressive approach to linking body, breath, energy, and mind leads to a state of effortless relaxation and ease.
Defining Meditation: What Is It?
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Defining Meditation: What Is It?
What is meditation exactly? Many people have an idea but struggle to explain it.
Meditation to Heal Grief
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Meditation to Heal Grief
Michael Hess
The outer world had not changed, but my inner landscape was profoundly different, with the help of meditation.
Use Your Senses to Get Present
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Use Your Senses to Get Present
Melanie Foust
Like our senses help us tune to the external world, they help us tune into our inner world during meditation.
My COVID Story: Finding Gratitude
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My COVID Story: Finding Gratitude
Timea Urban
When feeling overwhelmed, being grateful interrupts that neural pathway and shifts your brain chemistry.
Create Joy with Mindful Meditation
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Create Joy with Mindful Meditation
Living 'mindfully' helps to create joy, compassion & love of life.
Mantra Meditation: How It Heals
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Mantra Meditation: How It Heals
Neeru Sengar
The mystical language of Sanskrit was mostly designed for the creation and spiritual use of mantras.
Facing Injustice: Know Your ‘Why’
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Facing Injustice: Know Your ‘Why’
Jennifer Agostini
To be silent in the spiritual and wellness community where unity is the ultimate intention is a complete contradiction.
My Depression Led Me to Meditate
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My Depression Led Me to Meditate
Jyothi Shyamsunder
I learned it's important to cry or scream if you have to. It may not feel good in the moment, but emotions will come and go.
Train the Mind: Choose Your Mantra
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Train the Mind: Choose Your Mantra
Once you have understood the nature of your mind, choose the mantra to which you feel attached.
Children's Wellbeing During Quarantine
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Children's Wellbeing During Quarantine
Looking at the current state of the world with the #ShelterIn and #StayAtHome orders in place, playfulness can be used as a strong tool for the physical, social and emotional development of children stuck at home. During lockdown, kid's screen time has immensely increased. As outdoor activities are prohibited, children are spending their time with phones or in front T.V, which might lead to screen edition.
3 Easy Breathing Exercises
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3 Easy Breathing Exercises
Edward Ulm
Pranayama, or breath regulation, is one ancient yogic system geared toward either energizing or calming the mind.
The Benefits of Theta Brainwaves
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The Benefits of Theta Brainwaves
Edward Ulm
Getting to a relaxed state that generates theta waves naturally happens, but what if you want to go there on purpose?
Feeling Blue? Try This
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Feeling Blue? Try This
Feeling blue? Use these tips to create some mindful harmony in life
3 Signs of Stress And What to Do
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3 Signs of Stress And What to Do
Learn the stages of stress and how to start healing through yoga.