12 Things That Can Happen to You After Just 15 Minutes of Meditation
March 8, 2023
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
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5 Big Companies That See The Big Benefits Of Meditation
March 1, 2023
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.
CHAKRAS AND SCIENCE
February 25, 2023
CHAKRAS. What are they? Do they really exist? What do they mean for us? Is it just a load of baloney? What’s the science behind them? How do they benefit us? What’s so special about them anyway?
THE NEUROSCIENCE OF MEDITATION
February 1, 2023
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.
Why Do We Yawn?
April 28, 2020
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.
STRESS
February 3, 2020
The World Health Organisation has classified stress as the “health epidemic of the 21st century.” Research shows that chronic stress is an epidemic for all genders and ages, particularly those who are 25 to 35 years old. … It’s the stress that can both cause medical conditions and trigger and exacerbate flare-ups from existing conditions.