Thursday 26 June 2014

What Is Mindfulness Meditation?

Mindfulness meditation has recently become extremely popular. This is because practice it’s been used successfully as an effective intervention for stress, depression, chronic pain and other health problems. Mindfulness meditation is simply described as a state of non-judgmental awareness. It’s about being aware of your thoughts and emotions in the present moment. It allows you to fully experience what’s happening around you, and brings you to a deeper understanding of your actions and feelings. Mindfulness can also be defined as “a deep present moment attention, on purpose, without judging or evaluating the experience.” It...

Mindfulness Meditation

Thursday 19 June 2014

Frequently Asked Questions About Meditation

If you’re just beginning to educate yourself about meditation, then this is a good place to start. This article contains the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about meditation. What is meditation? Meditation is a state of awareness achieved by training your mind to focus. It can eventually induce a state of deep relaxation, where you’ll be able to gently pay close attention to the ‘here and now’ in a non-judgmental way. It’s a powerful tool that can help clear your mind and give it a break from constant unwanted thoughts. It provides some much needed ‘head space’, for the mind to rest; creating ...

Meditation Teacher

Monday 16 June 2014

Hypnosis, Guided Imagery And Guided Meditation

Hypnosis, guided imagery and guided meditation are all similar. All of these use language as a tool to help you change your state of being. All are also capable of inducing a deep state of deep relaxation. Each method can be useful if used in an appropriate context. In this article, you’ll find an outline of what these 3 processes are. Hypnosis The term hypnosis comes from the Greek word “hypnos”, which means sleep. This can be misleading as a person in hypnotic trance is in an altered state that’s very different to being asleep. When using hypnosis, a person is verbally guided by a practitioner, hypnotist or a hypn...

Meditation Group

Wednesday 11 June 2014

How to Meditate – Important Tips For Beginners

When you’re trying to learn to meditate, it’s natural to have questions on your mind about what to do and what to feel.  Here are some useful pointers for you when practicing meditation. Make a plan to meditate at the same time each day Practicing meditation at the same time each day allows you to attain a meditative state of mind more easily. Meditation will quickly become one of your daily habits, if you stick with your plan to practice regularly. Create your own space to meditate It’s important to book space in your diary for meditation. Think of it as an important meeting with yourself and clear all...

Learn To Meditate

Friday 6 June 2014

Focus Your Mind - It Will Clear Your Path to Success

It’s useful to know how to keep your mind focused, as it helps you see things more clearly. Having a clear and focused state of mind allows you to appreciate what’s happening around you in the present moment. It helps keep your mind alert, so you can take hold of opportunities. In this article, you’ll learn more about the importance of having a clear and focused mind in achieving a better life. Having a clear mind that’s focused on the ‘here and now’ is what it takes to prepare yourself in achieving your goals. It empowers your subconscious mind to lead you there. But if you don’t keep your mind focused on the ‘here and no...

Mind Training

Tuesday 3 June 2014

7 Reasons Why You Should Start To Meditate

If you’re new to the idea of meditation, it can be a good idea to educate yourself about its many benefits. Read on to learn about 7 reasons to start practicing meditation. 1. Health benefits It has been proven that practicing meditation has lots of health benefits. Studies reveal that meditation can help improve both physical and mental health. Many people claim that meditation is a great way to help reduce stress. Reduced stress levels helps lower your blood pressure and helps reduce your risk of suffering from other physical health problems, e.g heart disease. It’s also known to help improve mental health problems like d...

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Monday 2 June 2014

8 Best Tips on How to Meditate for Beginners

If you want in learn to meditate you’ll need some tips on where to start. People who meditate regularly tend to have a subtle advantage over those who don’t. Maybe it’s because they learn how to master their mind and emotions though gentle self-discipline and regular practice. These benefits of come over time when you learn to meditate, but in the beginning where do you start? Here are 8 key points that are common in most beginners meditation practices. 1. Find a comfortable position to meditate in It’s a good idea to find a chair that you can sit comfortably in. Put your chair in a place where you ca...

Beginners Meditation

5 Easy Mindfulness Exercises for Anxiety Attack Relief

An anxiety attack happens when you’re anxious or deeply worried about what might happen in the future. It’s important to understand that a key to finding relief from an anxiety attack is to practice mindfulness. To be mindful means to simply pay attention to the ‘here and now’. In this article, you’ll find 5 easy mindfulness exercises to help bring you back to the present moment and help decrease the likelihood of a full blown anxiety attack. Practicing mindfulness regularly is the key to increasing your overall sense of calm. This helps decrease your risk of suffering from future anxiety attacks as well. Mindfulness practices...

Mindfulness Practice

5 Easy Mindfulness Exercises for Anxiety Attack Relief

An anxiety attack happens when you’re anxious or deeply worried about what might happen in the future. It’s important to understand that a key to finding relief from an anxiety attack is to practice mindfulness. To be mindful means to simply pay attention to the ‘here and now’. In this article, you’ll find 5 easy mindfulness exercises to help bring you back to the present moment and help decrease the likelihood of a full blown anxiety attack. Practicing mindfulness regularly is the key to increasing your overall sense of calm. This helps decrease your risk of suffering from future anxiety attacks as well. Mindfulness practices...

Mindfulness Practice