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Ease Pain with Meditation
Article
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.
Breathwork for Inner Heat
10-mins Class
Breathwork for Inner Heat
Dr. David Vago
Practicing Tummo will boost your immune power, and generate heat and energy when you're cold or tired.
Soothing and Balancing Breathwork
6-mins Class
Soothing and Balancing Breathwork
Dr. David Vago
This practice is uniquely calming and helpful if you are stressed, anxious, or are having trouble falling asleep.
Breathwork for Instant Relaxation
7-mins Class
Breathwork for Instant Relaxation
Dr. David Vago
This breathwork practice will strengthen your mind's capacity to deal with stress and your body's resistance to disease.
Energizing Breath of Fire
6-mins Class
Energizing Breath of Fire
Dr. David Vago
Try this cleansing and stimulating breath technique at the start of each day, or when running low on energy.
4-7-8 Breath to Fall Asleep Quickly
5-mins Class
4-7-8 Breath to Fall Asleep Quickly
Dr. David Vago
If you're tossing and turning at night, this practice may facilitate relaxation and help you fall asleep in no time.
Power Breathing to Boost Immunity
12-mins Class
Power Breathing to Boost Immunity
Dr. David Vago
This breathwork practice will give you an energy and immunity boost, and help you generate heat when feeling cold.
Box Breathing for Maximum Calm
5-mins Mini Meditation
Box Breathing for Maximum Calm
Dr. David Vago
Try three or four cycles of this box breathing exercise daily to achieve maximum calm, focus, and concentration.
Breathwork for a Better Mood
4-mins Class
Breathwork for a Better Mood
Dr. David Vago
This breathwork exercise will help synchronize your heart and brain rhythms so you can feel more stable emotionally.
Change Your Habits with Meditation
Article
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.
The Mind-Body Benefits of Meditation
Article
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.
What's Your Meditation Style?
Article
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
Article
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.'
Here’s How Music Can Help You Sleep
Article
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
Article
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.
5 Health Benefits Of Mindfulness
Article
5 Health Benefits Of Mindfulness
Dr. David Vago
Mindfulness skills are well-suited to help people engage with uncomfortable, frustrating, and traumatic encounters.
Pause Before Overreacting
10-mins Class
Pause Before Overreacting
Dr. David Vago
This short guided noting and labeling meditation will help you remain in a state of emotional balance through challenging situations.
Cover Yourself in Love, Kindness, and Joy
13-mins Class
Cover Yourself in Love, Kindness, and Joy
Dr. David Vago
Cover yourself in love by practicing this unique and powerful benefactor loving-kindness meditation.
Body Scan for Anxiety
16-mins Class
Body Scan for Anxiety
Dr. David Vago
This mindfulness practice will help you get out of your anxious mind, focusing on the sensations of the body instead.
Invigorating Mindful Walk
12-mins Class
Invigorating Mindful Walk
Dr. David Vago
When you feel too energized or overwhelmed to sit down, try this walking meditation with wonderful health benefits.
Easy Breath Meditation for Stress
8-mins Class
Easy Breath Meditation for Stress
Dr. David Vago
Learn to use the power of your breath to activate your body's relaxation response and experience immediate calm.
Gain Clarity and Perspective
14-mins Class
Gain Clarity and Perspective
Dr. David Vago
This open monitoring meditation is a core mindfulness practice that will help you gain insight and understand the way your mind works, giving you clarity and a sense of inner peace.
Increase Focus and Concentration
11-mins Class
Increase Focus and Concentration
Dr. David Vago
When thoughts and emotions are cluttering your mind, this core mindfulness practice will help you notice when your mind wanders and improve concentration and focus. This focused attention meditation has been found to strengthen and stabilize attentional systems in the brain, regulate emotion, and control impulses.
Presenting My Research to The Dalai Lama
Article
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 [...]'