What if you could help create world peace by meditating for 15 minutes a day? Join the 21-day challenge and be part of a global community of peace seekers. Hi, I’m Rick Stubblebine, the news curator for BrighterDaysYoga.com. I’m excited to share this article with you. It’s from EIN Presswire, a trusted source of news and information. The press release announces a 21-day world peace … [Read more...]
Desk Meditation: How to Meditate in the Office
There are lots of great stress relief methods out there. But, here’s the reality - we can’t do many of them at our desks without looking goofy, weird, or looking like we’re sleeping. The reason is that, for many of us, our workplaces have an open office floor plan. Meaning, we’re either all side-by-side and face-to-face with no walls or in cubicles with really low partitions where … [Read more...]
Focused meditation: What Is It, Benefits, and Tips
In meditation, having something to focus on may aid in keeping one mindful. It is possible for one's mind to wander when there is nothing to focus on and one is sitting still, particularly when concentration is on the present. It is common for both experienced and less experienced meditators to concentrate on an object while they are meditating. The majority of those who practice … [Read more...]
Sitting Posture for Pranayama: How to Sit for Pranayama and Meditation?
People frequently want to know what the best sitting position is for practising pranayama and meditation. It appears sarcastic, if not completely questionable, that there might be an order of precedence among the ways of sitting for pranayama. In the end, it is sufficient to practice any form of meditative posture that is comfortable. It is fine to do pranayama in any position, as long as the … [Read more...]
Buddhist Mudras: Hand Gestures of the Buddha
The peaceful expression on the Buddha's face is his most distinguishable aspect. The audience's attention is inescapably attracted to the stately hands of the Buddha, which are displaying a collection of diverse postures. What do they mean? Each of these gestures is called a “mudra”. The term "mudra" in Sanskrit essentially implies a symbolic indication or gesture specifically with spiritual … [Read more...]
10 Cool Meditations for Pre-Teens and Teens
Meditation can be very beneficial for children, and as they get older they realize how lucky they are to have some time to focus on the present and clear their minds of all other thoughts. At age nine, children become increasingly aware of their thoughts. This is when we can start exploring meditations that involve being aware of and changing your thoughts, or meditations where you let go of … [Read more...]
How do you stay committed to your Dharma?
Many of us go through life feeling numb. We eat, but we're still hungry. We scroll through social media, but we're still looking for something. We achieve success, but we're not satisfied. We forget that our external reality reflects our internal world. If we are not living in accordance with our Dharma, we create discord in our lives. To try and distract ourselves from this feeling of discord, … [Read more...]
How is mantra meditation different from normal meditation?
Mantras are widely used for meditation because they are very powerful. The practice of mantra meditation is found in many different wisdom traditions and also in secular meditation. This article looks at different meditation techniques that use mantras, how to choose a mantra, why mantras are powerful, and what the different levels and subtleties of this practice are. I really enjoy mantra … [Read more...]
How long should one meditate each day?
Many people in the Western world have started to meditate, but some still have the wrong idea about it. It can easily be worked into your daily routine, for as short as five minutes at a time. Though a single session doesn't take much time, it's important to do it often. This articlewill explore how often you should meditate, as well as the benefits you can gain from it, both mentally and … [Read more...]
How do I see through my third eye?
You have always had your third eye, or sixth chakra, which is located between your eyebrows and helps you tap into your intuition in a new way. However, just because you have always had it does not mean that you know much about it. You may not even know what it is or how to open your third eye and tap into your deepest intuitive capabilities. But that is all about to change. According to Erica … [Read more...]