Mastering the Art of Meditation – My Journey From Skeptic to Believer
If you told me 5 years ago meditation would transform into an indispensable daily ritual, I would have cackled with disbelief. Like many chronic multi-taskers, I prided my ability to constantly hustle without stopping to take a breath. The very notion of sitting silently with “nothing to do” sounded excruciatingly dull and pointless. At best, […]
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Cultivating Body Acceptance and Inner Wisdom Through Yoga’s Teachings
“You should feel the stretch more in your left hamstring here.” “Engage your core.” “Lift up higher.” Cues filled with shoulds and self-criticism pervade many yoga classes. Instructors often project advice from their own bodily ideals rather than guiding students to tune into inner sensation. Yet this overrides yoga’s original purpose – connecting to innate […]
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Demystifying Meditation – Evidence-Based Benefits to Inspire Your Practice
“Just sit still and think of nothing” – if only learning meditation proved so effortless! In reality, the nuanced art of focused awareness requires patience and plenty of myth-busting to stick with long-term. Yet expanding scientific research continues confirming meditation as a high-yield wellness investment with measurable impacts on both mind and body. Understanding the […]
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