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Research continues to back the practice of meditation with evidence that it works to reduce stress and increase productivity. And, while we tend to think of the Dalai Lama or monks residing in quiet surroundings, as those experiencing meditation’s benefits, our busy bodies benefit as well.

The truth is that you do not need to spend a large portion of your day or life in meditation to experience its calming effects. Researchers find that just a few minutes per day garner benefits. And, within a week or so of beginning, you experience the results. Read on to get a glimpse into the research and science supporting these claims. read more

Google “benefits of meditation” and a stream of articles pop onto your screen. The topics range from health benefits to scientific reasons to meditate, the ways meditation improves your life or changes your brain. Look at scholarly articles, and on the first screen, heart health benefits show up. read more

When your mind or body are out of whack, life proves out of sorts. Balancing the two brings improved health and greater life satisfaction, right? But that is easier said than done.

Truth is, there is a medication, a drug for nearly every ailment, physical or mental, that you experience. Unfortunately, the list of side effects and potential harm that these chemicals cause seem to override the benefits. Meditation offers a powerful alternative for body-mind balance. This chemical-free option to balancing mind and body gets results. And, science offers the facts and figures to back it up. Let’s take a look. read more

The problem with believing myths is this: you shut down life-changing opportunities or miss out on the full benefits of them. Take the example of mindfulness meditation. If you buy into the myth that this practice is passive, your active personality may assume it is not a good fit.

So, how do you best determine if an activity such as mindfulness meditation is for you? Do your research. Check it out. Get the facts. Gather information. Maybe even participate. Then, and only then, can you make an intelligent, informed decision. read more

The ancient word buzzing about the health and wellness scene with renewed vigor is meditation. Unfortunately, so is a wealth of information and public opinion which creates an air of confusion. While the popularity of meditation increases among the average Joes and Hollywood celebrities, many people still avoid this discipline. Even with traditional physicians prescribing its worth to treat all types of ailments, the response is still mixed. read more