Posts tagged breathing

According to National Sleep Foundation, about 90 million adults in America snore, out of which 37 million people snore regularly. Though it is a common phenomenon with both men and …

Since I started practising meditation, I have been trying out different things – little changes here and there – that although may sound small and petty, they have improved my meditation …

In mindfulness meditation, or shamatha, we are trying to achieve a mind that is stable and calm. What we begin to discover is that this calmness or harmony is a natural …

Everyone is prone to feeling anxious when they experience certain trigger points. My trigger points are densely packed crowds of people; loud, noisy places; and feeling overwhelmed with work. Yours …

The word meditation has come to have a variety of meanings. For some, meditation can be prayer, visualisation techniques, contemplation, or simply achieving a state of peace. People will even …

When I was a young monk, I wondered why the Buddha kept practising mindfulness and meditation even after he had already become a Buddha. Now I find the answer is …

If you practice yoga, study neuroscience, or you’re involved in change work, you may be familiar with this technique. It’s so simple that it almost seems too good to be …

Mindfulness is the art of grounding yourself in the here and now. When there’s so much around us that causing us pressure and stress, it’s good practice to reflect on …

When anxiety sets in, it’s easy to feel isolated, vulnerable, and self-critical. Most people try to rationalise their way out of fear, leading them down a winding rabbit hole of …

Your body can knock you for a loop at any time and if you are visiting your doctor in the hope of getting those advanced treatments, then you may be …

For breath is the life of beings and so is called “the life of all.” — Taittiriya Upanishad, 11.2 Prana is the vital force that makes up the entire cosmos; …

Anxiety is body’s natural response to stress and danger. Certain events in everyday life, such as first interview, pubic speech, financial problem, a tough exam, etc. put many of us …