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Mindfulness meditation brings to mind someone sitting cross-legged and chanting, “Ohm,” with his or her eyes closed. “Ohm” is the universal mantra often used during meditation. But this mantra can be another syllable or word that best helps the person who is meditating. Find out more about what a mantra is and how to find the right one to achieve your ideal state of calm and focus. Even if you’ve never done this before, chances are you have seen someone else do it. What is the purpose of the mantra during meditation? read more

Meditation is a powerful form of exercise that uses focusing and breathing techniques. It’s been known to cure diseases, addictions, stress, and health issues. Scientific studies show that meditation can actually change your brain.

Scientific Studies

There are several studies that show meditation altering brain functions for the good. In 2011, a team at Harvard did an eight-week study to find out how this practice would affect the brain. They found the areas that control fear and stress were much smaller after eight weeks. read more

Often the two words mindfulness and meditation are used together. And despite that fact, there are differences between mindfulness and meditation. However, when you bring them together, they complement each other perfectly. Mindfulness meditation is known to improve overall health and reduce stress. Learn more about mindfulness and meditation, both singularly and together. read more

Stress from work or other physical activities can damage the nervous system. The blood vessels will constrict and this results in a reduced blood flow to the tissues that need it. This reduced blood flow denies our muscles the oxygen that they need to fuel their functions and this results in muscle spasms. As a result, we do not start our day the right way. Consider five reasons to start the day with meditation and improve your overall quality of life. read more

Many people do not seem to understand that addiction is not a conscious choice. It is a psychological issue for those who have developed dependencies on drugs, alcohol, and other addictive substances. Substance craving is at the root of addiction problem, especially so for those who are trying to overcome it but are overpowered by its pull. Substance craving torments the addict and even those who seemingly have succeeded in rehabilitation themselves. As a result, there is a susceptibility to falling into a relapse. read more