Yoga Nidra, also known as sleeping yoga, is a powerful, restorative yoga practice that relaxes the body through a deep meditation sequence. While there are many different variations on a yoga nidra practice, there are a few common steps to take to ensure you achieve the optimal state of relaxation, which borders just on the…
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If you’ve been meditating for a while and are looking to take your practice to the next level, one of the best ways to do so can be to find a meditation retreat that fits your style and approach to meditation. Retreats can range from weekend workshops to month-long programs of intensive study and meditation.…
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If you’ve been thinking about starting a meditation habit, one of the best practices you can do to help you succeed is to start a meditation routine that you establish and stick with for a set period of time. Your routine doesn’t have to be everyday, but it does have to be consistent. I do…
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One of the biggest challenges many meditators face revolves around their posture. We tend to have an image of the Buddha sitting in a perfect lotus position, and yet the reality for many of us is that cross-legged postures can be extremely uncomfortable, or even painful. This leads a lot of people to ask an…
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There are many different schools of thought about what is the best time to meditate. In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the most common practices, and tips to help you figure out how to fit meditation into your daily routine. Fitting Meditation Into Your Schedule The basic rule is simple: There…
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Focus is one of the most important aspects of meditation, and yet it is one of the biggest challenges with which many people struggle. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been practicing meditation, focus — and how to maintain it — is always going to be a key element that determines the success you have…
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I hear it over and over again: New Person: “Wow, you teach meditation? That’s so cool! I’ve been meaning to try that…” Me: “So why don’t you?” New Person: “Well, I guess I just don’t know where to start.” Does this sound like you? Have you been meaning to try out meditation but just don’t…
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Are you interested in meditation, but the thought of sitting cramped into a lotus position scare you off? Are you worried that you’ll never be able to sit cross-legged for an hour straight? We’ve all been there. For most people, the thought of meditating immediately brings up ideas of toned yogic masters that can contort…
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How To Do Meditation At Home: 3 Steps To Meditate Effectively If you’re just getting started with meditation, at first the process can seem hard, overwhelming, and even confusing. There are a lot of common misconceptions about what meditation is and what it takes in order for you to be successful with your practice. So,…
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