Seven Buddhist Mantras
Buddhist mantras are syllables and words chanted repetitively as part of a centering, consciousness-shifting practice. Their exact function can vary, but all have a goal of helping to inspire and...
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7 Positive Brain Changes Brought By a Mindfulness Meditation Practice
Anecdotal reports of the benefits of meditation have been around for many years. Reduced stress levels, a stronger immune system, improved mood and better sleep patterns are just a few...
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Yoga Sutras: Five States of Mind
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali describe many aspects of yoga, including the mind, ego and consciousness. They delve into areas of the self that many of us do not normally...
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Yoga for the Winter Season
The world around us is filled with natural cycles. The sun and moon influence our planet on a daily, monthly, seasonal and yearly basis. We respond to these natural events...
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Cultivating Self-Compassion
“In order to have compassion for others, we have to have compassion for ourselves.” – Pema Chödrön Many people turn to meditation and mindfulness practices to cultivate kindness and compassion...
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Why Meditation Is Unlike Anything Else
By now it’s widely accepted that meditation is one of the best rituals we can do for ourselves. Keeping a regular meditation practice has been shown to lower stress, increase...
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3 Meditation Lessons We Can Apply To Relationships
Meditation teaches us how to be Read on to see how the lessons we learn in meditation can manifest in our close relationships.
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Three Yoga Poses for Quieting Your Mind
While yoga has many benefits for the body and physical health, calming and quieting the mind is one of the most important things yoga has to offer. Bringing the mind...
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Listen, Yoga is Calling You Back to the Mat
As with any new routine or endeavor that we begin, after the newness wears off, we need something to keep us going, a reason to continue. Attending yoga class once...
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Tricks For Those Who Can’t Meditate
You’ve tried. You want to. But you just can’t seem to meditate. It’s a common problem, and not just for beginners. Even those who meditate regularly will experience hiccups in...
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Can Yoga Help With Life’s Challenges?
We all face challenges in life. They range from everyday frustrations to truly traumatic and life changing events. We all have ways of coping with these; sometimes effectively and sometimes...
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Yoga Inspiration - Ways Yoga Helps Mind, Body and Spirit
On the surface, yoga is a system of physical movements designed to improve flexibility, strength and balance. But through practice we discover that yoga goes much deeper than its poses...
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Cultivating Mindfulness in Everyday Life
The goal of mindfulness is simple – to help us connect with the absolute present moment so we may live happily and healthily in the here and now. Here are...
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4 Ways to Be At Ease With Yourself
Different traditions offer different pathways to healing and wellness in our lives: yoga can strengthen us; mindfulness can center us; meditation can enlighten us; and philosophy can soothe us. But...
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