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One of the most important things that you must consider when looking into a meditative practice is to figure out what it is you are looking for in that meditative practice. Meditation in itself is a way for you to find a structured practice that will allow you to find a peace within yourself. [...]

Contrary to popular belief, Yoga is not merely a string of exercises which is practiced through various postures. It is a complete system set up to benefit the body, revitalize the mind and uplift the soul. For centuries now, Yoga has been a way of life and its exploding popularity is proof of the myriad [...]

Shaolin kung fu is not just about defending yourself against an attacker or inflicting bodily harm. Shaolin martial arts also stress discipline, respect for yourself and others, patience, and being humble even in victory. The mental training of Shaolin martial arts helps prepare the student for any events that may come. Being physically prepared for [...]

There is no substitute for meditation – if someone was to offer me one billion dollars, yes with all those zeros, and said that all I would have to do is give up meditation and the treasures of spiritual practice, not even 1 cell in my body would think, yeah maybe. All 10 trillion cells [...]

There are thousands of different meditation traditions across the world. There are likely hundreds of thousands of meditation techniques. For the purposes of this article though, we will over-simplify and break these techniques down into two general categories: energy and insight. Insight meditation teaches students to train their awareness, direct it skillfully, and to [...]

We experience stress every day in our lives. It doesn’t matter if we are at work or at home, with so many tasks to do and so many people to take care of, sometimes we forget to slow down and take care of ourselves. Breathing meditation is extremely beneficial and is used by millions of [...]

Alternative methods of ensuring wellness have been around for thousands of years and they have been enjoying a resurgence in recent decades.  Holistic meditation, for example, is becoming a favorite among fitness enthusiasts, thanks in part to the increasing popularity of yoga, tai chi and qigong.  But what exactly is holistic meditation and what are [...]

I remember listening to a drummer who played for some fairly well known rock bands. He said that there was one thing that allowed him to escape his addiction to drugs and alcohol. Finding yourself addicted to a substance is not fun. Knowing that you have a dependency on a chemical or more specifically the [...]

A quiet room is the typical place to meditate. There are instances, however that you need to temporarily move out of your usual meditation place and find solace on some other place such as retreat areas. Retreat centers for meditation are established in order to provide a quiet and relaxing place to profoundly contemplate which [...]

Meditation is a mind-body process that uses concentration or reflection to relax the body and calm the mind. It has been defined as the intentional self-regulation of attention, a mental focus on a particular aspect of one’s inner or outer experience. Meditation is one of several relaxation methods evaluated and found to be of possible [...]