Category: The Meditations

“The Meditations” has something to offer to everyone. Every single one of us has problems that we are confounded by, or a need to step away from obsessive thoughts or stressful sensory input in order to focus more inwardly and create a more peaceful space for ourselves where we can thrive. And with the power […]

Because all of us seem to grow up with a very specific idea of what it means to meditate, most of us approach the topic at the beginning with apprehension. We may find ourselves nervous or think that we will never really have what it takes to succeed at meditation. All of the information provided […]

Zen meditation is the most commonly considered form of meditation. When someone says meditation, chances are high that you envision somebody sitting with their hands posed in a certain mudra and their eyes closed, chanting “Om.” While this may sometimes be an accurate depiction of zen meditation, there is still much more to the story […]

Transcendental meditation is another form of meditation that many people attempt to utilize. This particular form of meditation may be the closest to what you may think of as a stereotypical meditation session, where the goal seems to be to clear the mind and hone yourself into a total body awareness of the world around […]

A lot of people find that the idea of meditation is daunting because they have a hard time sitting still and clearing their minds. Many of us like to be active and stay busy and feel that maybe sitting around in silence is a waste of time. While that is arguable, those that truly believe […]

Have you ever had one of those days where you are just mad at the world? Nothing seems to be going right and you just can’t help but feel angry, no matter how much you just wish you could be happy? Maybe you will be interested with Loving Kindness Meditation. Do you find yourself prone […]

Mindfulness meditation is a very good practice. If you find that you have any issues with dissociation or staying in the present, then mindfulness meditation is a sure-fire way to help you get where you need to be. When staying in the moment is difficult or anxiety-inducing, mindfulness meditations can help you to re-center yourself […]

If you’re not quite convinced that meditation is the way to go, that’s fine. Just because it’s been used for thousands of years doesn’t mean you should jump on the bandwagon. If it’s scientific evidence you’re curious about, then there is plenty of that too. It is scientifically proven that meditation benefits human-life in different […]

History of meditation is an ancient practice that can be traced to biblical times and beyond. Like many things spiritual in nature, it can be traced back to ancient India, where their healing arts were summarized in texts known as the Vedas These spiritual books were meant to teach the masses about enlightenment and ways […]

There is nothing more stressful than having a billion things to do during the day without having even just a second to yourself. The hustle and bustle of everyday life can get to be very overwhelming. There are so many demands placed upon us that it can feel like there is nowhere to turn when […]