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  • The tangible miracles of Gayatri Meditation and Worship  By : Yuga Rishi
    Gayatri, Gita, Ganga and Gau (cow) are the 4 pillars of Indian culture. Amongst these Gayatri reigns supreme. All Hindu scriptures, sects, Rishis etc proclaim in unison that Gayatri has a deep import and message for world humanity. In Atharva Veda (19/71/1) Gayatri has been eulogized wherein it is said that Gayatri meditation blesses its devotee with a long healthy life, a strong vital force (Prana), divine energy, fame, wealth and God Realization.
  • Benefits of Meditation  By : Michelle Trantina
    Research has revealed that a regular meditation practice can improve psychological and physiological well-being. As one meditates, the brainwave pattern is brought into an alpha state, a level of consciousness that encourages the rejuvenation and healing of the mind and body.
  • Meditation Works  By : Kadence Buchanan -
    Every year, we are witness to ever-increasing numbers of Americans who die from strokes, heart attacks and other stress-related ailments.

    This tells us several things. For one, it tells us that our everyday lives are filled with all kinds of pressures that take their toll on our physical well-being. For another thing, it tells us that we have not yet learned to deal with stress properly or to take measures that can bring down the daily stress levels of our lives.

    There'...
  • What Is Meditation?  By : Karina Jacobsen -
    If you are just starting out with meditation, you will be amazed at the energy that you will have. You will have an abundance of energy and be able to do the things that you want to with no problem. You will be giving your body the power that it needs to do what you need it to do.

    Meditation is used to clear the mind and body of any impurities that may be in it. You will be cleansing your body and getting the bad out to allow the good to come in. You are going to find that...
  • Meditation - Take a deep breath now...  By : UltimateCalm.com
    We've all heard of meditation, and know that it can help still the mind, create focus.. but where to begin...


    Here we give you a quick overview and simple starting guide.
  • Starting To Meditate  By : Mike Garrett -
    If you are interested in beginning to mediation, you may wish to first try “speed meditation” to get used to the techniques and practices. Since this only takes 15 to 20 minutes every day, you’ll find it very easy to begin the process, even if you find little time in your schedule for relaxing activities. Speed meditation has many advantages including:

    * Healing from physical pain
    * Unlocking creativity
    * Developing religious beliefs
    * Feeling a sense of serenity
    * Inc...
  • Advanced Meditation For Christians Part 1  By : Jeffrey Dorrian -
    Many Christians today would like to take a more active role in their spiritual development. Rather than go outside their faith for meditation practices, they would feel more comfortable praying and meditating with-in the basic tenants of their faith. This can be very hard to do as most mainstream Christian faiths have been slow to accept any spiritual exercise outside of the conventional practices of their given denomination. This article and the ones to follow will be medita...
  • Meditation and Intelligence  By : Rebbie Straubing
    By quieting the mind and bringing it to a state of wholeness, the mind reveals its deep intelligence.
  • Affirmations To Give Yourself a Break this Christmas  By : Rebeckhb
    Once upon a time the celebration of Christmas evoked a warm relaxed feeling. In today’s world it seems more like a manic, overly stimulated blur. This brief article outlines some key strategies you can use to help you bring you a state of calm during all the festivities.
  • Meditation: Choosing the Right Meditation Pillow  By : Chris Le Roy
    Whether you realize it or not choosing the right meditation pillow can make a huge difference to the success of your meditation session. Most people when starting out on learning the technique of meditation will simply sit on the floor and try to meditate with no support at all. However, trying to maintain the right posture for any period of time is quite a challenge and will simply lead to an unsuccessful meditation session.
  • Meditations: For Speaking Unkind and Unthoughtful Words  By : Chris Le Roy
    The world has become a cruel and unusual place and I am quite sure you, like I have been a victim, at some time, of a person speaking unkind and unthoughtful words. Whilst we may not be able to do anything about the person who has been unkind to ourselves, we can undertake reflectful meditations that will help ensure that we do not participate in the act of speaking unkind.
  • Meditation For Memory  By : Karina Jacobsen -
    Meditation helps the body relax. Through concentration and breathing, stress can be released and this allows a person to be more receptive and open. Meditation can be beneficial to memory too. If a person is relaxed their memory will improve.

    If there have been times when you forgot something like a birthday, you will recall the guilt that followed. Most likely you were already in stress. This guilt in turn feed the cycle of forgetfulness by turning into anxiety which made...
  • Meditations: The Stillness Style Meditation  By : Chris Le Roy
    The Stillness Style Meditation technique is one of the simplest techniques to actually master. It is also a fantastic meditation style that can be used with or without meditation music. The Stillness Style Meditation is one of the first meditation techniques taught when you learn the Buddhist way of life.
  • Meditations: Overcoming Those Distractions During Meditation  By : Chris Le Roy
    I was sitting in a class today talking to some of my computer training students. We discussing how to absorb the material being learned and in particular we discussed how using meditation can help in their learning process, how meditation can help them learn more effectively and more so how they could overcome any distractions that might happen during their meditation session. See distractions are not just those that happen externally to you, they also happen internally...
  • Meditation- Best Way To Relieve Stress  By : James Davis -
    One of the best ways to naturally relieve your stress is meditation. One of the beneficial techniques, in meditation is learning how to breathe correctly. It can produce feelings of relaxation and peace by helping to calm your mind and many other physical benefits to your health.

    Meditation is usually thought of with religious and spiritual connotations but doesn’t have to be. It is a natural way to disperse anxiety and stress from your mind and body. You do not have to be...
  • Meditations: Creating Your Meditation Strategy  By : Chris Le Roy
    Meditating without a plan is like going on a holiday with no idea where you are going or what you are going to do. All that will happen is that you will get lost and will not end up achieving anything. If you do meditate without having a clear strategy in place, you will find over a period of time that your interest in meditating will wane and you will simply stop meditating.
  • Sleep Meditation  By : Sarah Thomas -
    Many people suffer with insomnia, or have a hard time sleeping at night. They feel that their mind is just too active to fall asleep, and when they do sleep, it seems to be restless sleep. There are various opinions and theories about how much sleep a person needs to function properly, however, it can vary depending on factors such as:

    * health
    * physical activity
    * other circumstances

    One thing everyone can agree on in regards to sleep. The more peaceful the sleep, t...
  • Meditation for Beginners - Some Helpful Tips  By : Morgan Hamilton
    I used to think that meditation is a relatively simple activity that does not require instructions, but it turned out to be a little more complex than I thought. I even needed to learn meditation for beginners before I was able to do the relaxation ritual correctly. Let me tell you about are some of the things that I learned through the process.
  • Meditations: Using Meditation to Master The Art Of Success  By : Chris Le Roy
    Quick question before we start, please raise your hand if you have achieved everything you wanted to achieve in your life. Let me ask you another question … do you have a passion to succeed or to achieve something? Are you programmed to succeed? Would you like to know how?
  • Does “Stage Hypnosis” Give Clinical Hypnosis a Bad Name?  By : Gary Machado
    For many people, their only contact with hypnosis is the stage performance, where the use of hypnotism is used to entertain and delight an audience. Stage performance can either be on tour, traveling throughout the country, or be on television shows, or both. This is obviously different from clinical hypnosis, where a hypnotherapist works one-on-one with a patient in an effort to solve a problem or seek a solution to an addiction
  • Free Your mind from worries, relax and meditate  By : chepay
    Are you tired of the busy lifestyle? How do you cope up with stress and achieve a sense of peace and well- being? Not surprisingly, meditation techniques are becoming increasingly popular. What really is meditation?When you hear the word meditation, what usually comes up in your mind?
  • Meditations: Developing Your Weekly Meditation Plan  By : Chris Le Roy
    Meditating without a clear plan or purpose is like going on a safari trip with out a map. You will get lost very quickly and you will not achieve what you setout to achieve. A meditation plan should simply set out how you want to plan your meditation for the week and what you want to focus on during that week but be advised there are few elements you will want to consider.
  • Finding Tranquility with Spiritual Meditation  By : Morgan Hamilton
    Everything will seem right with the world when your mind, body and spirit are in harmony. However, it’s difficult to find inner peace through spiritual meditation if we do not have enough time for it. That is why we should reach back to the wisdom of traditional cultures and indigenous peoples.
  • Meditations: Meditating Sitting on a Chair  By : Chris Le Roy
    Meditation has been embraced by western society over the last few years with more and more people choosing to meditate to help them cope with day to day life. It amazes me that in a society in which each of us are wealthier than our grandparents that we are certainly no happier than the people during the depression. In fact I honestly believe we are more miserable than those who suffered the worst period in history. Meditation is an excellent tool to help you deal with challenging times.
  • Want to be Meditating like a monk ... in minutes  By : Dr Graeme Teague
    Meditating is easy and simple, you can be meditating in just minutes from now. Here is how.
  • Meditate Your Stress Away  By : Dr Graeme Teague
    Yes you can meditate like a Monk in minutes. Meditation is easy and simple ... if you use the right technique. This is a must read...
  • Meditations: Meditating Before Going To Bed  By : Chris Le Roy
    The world to me seems to be speeding up everyday. We are working longer hours, we are busier than we have ever been before, the traffic is snarling more and more and our stress levels are going through the roof. The consequence to this is that more and more people are suffering insomnia and this can become dangerous and affect your ability to function effectively. One of the best tools to help you with both insomnia and stress is meditation and in particular, meditating before going to bed.
  • Meditation: Choosing the Right Music for the Right Meditation Technique  By : Chris Le Roy
    Many people when they begin learning meditation find it hard to really get into the swing of it. They will purchase books and cd's on meditation but nothing really seems to work. Most meditation kits that you buy either on the internet or at a bookstore will come with at least one style of meditation music, but be warned if you use the wrong type of meditation music for the meditation technique you are using during your meditation session all that will happen is that you will get frustrated.
  • How To Use Meditation To Reduce Stress  By : Salihu Ibrahim -
    When you meditate, there is this serenity, born out of nature that befell the atmosphere around you. This enables you to take a long deep thought. And this will really quieten your mind and relax your physical body. When you are thus calm, stress is lessened. In the East, as one of their culture, they have used techniques of meditation to reduce stress for ages. This technique of stress reduction quieten down stress hormone levels, reduce the levels of adrenaline and blood pr...
  • Best Time for Meditation  By : Richard P
    To make progess in meditation it is important to meditate at least once a day. If you are inspired then it is good to meditate 3 times a day. Regularity is very important for increasing your meditation capacity.

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