Why Meditation is Essential for a Balanced Life
In today’s fast-paced world, finding balance can often feel like chasing an elusive dream. With the constant bombardment of information, the pressure to perform, and
In today’s fast-paced world, finding balance can often feel like chasing an elusive dream. With the constant bombardment of information, the pressure to perform, and
Exploring the Intersection of Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science on Energy, Chakras, and Wellbeing
Growing evidence now suggests that as little as 15 minutes of meditation each day can have a host of positive effects on anything and everything
Let’s be real. Work can be stressful, and today’s employees are taking on more responsibilities than ever before. While we all know stress can’t be eliminated entirely, many companies are recognizing that they can help their employees manage stress and even become more productive by offering on-site meditation and yoga programs.
For thousands of years, there was no way of testing scientifically whether meditation really worked. It was a purely internal experience discovered and verified by each new practitioner within their own mind. In the last few decades, new technologies have allowed us to objectively measure some of the effects of meditation. We’re far from a complete understanding, but early findings are fascinating.
Yawning has mystified researchers, and the list of reasons why we might do it can be exhausting. Some people claim that yawning when you’re nervous is your body’s way of catching your breath, preventing hyperventilation, and regulating your breathing, similar to deep breathing during meditation. But technically, yawning isn’t a respiratory function.
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