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Concentration Meditation

How Long Does it Take to See the Benefits of Meditation?

We all want to see the results of our efforts. However, the meditation instructions often include to not worry about the results. These two are reconciled by not thinking about results while doing the practice but assessing our progress once Read more…

By Olivier Devroede, 2 years ago
Concentration Meditation

What is the Absolute Best Way to Learn Meditation?

So, you have read about the many benefits of meditation and want to try it yourself. A simple google search will reveal thousands of options. Now, where do you begin? The truth is that there is no single best option Read more…

By Olivier Devroede, 2 years ago
General

Is meditation lying down effective? [+howto video]

When you see all the images of monks and buddhas and gurus, one thing stands out, and that is that most of them are sitting cross-legged. So one might wonder if this is the only way to do meditation. In Read more…

By Olivier Devroede, 2 years ago
Concentration Meditation

What to do after you have finished your meditation?

You are sitting in your meditation posture and the end of your dedicated meditation session nears. The sound of the gong marks the end of the session and then … yes, what then? The best thing to do after the Read more…

By Olivier Devroede, 2 years ago
Concentration Meditation

Should You Meditate on an Empty Stomach? [benefits]

Recently, I have started to fast regularly. And I wondered how it would affect my meditation practice. Turns out that there are a lot of variables (surprise 😉 ) that affect meditation more than fasting. It is best to wait Read more…

By Olivier Devroede, 2 years ago
General

How Meditation is Helpful for Those in Addiction Recovery

Mindfulness and meditative practices are becoming more mainstream across the world as people are recognizing the vast mental and physical health benefits associated with these exercises. In fact, mindfulness has been shown to help improve cardiovascular health, reduce cognitive decline, Read more…

By Joe Gilmore, 2 years ago
General

What is the Difference Between Flow and Mindfulness?

Flow, just like mindfulness has become a buzzword. Unfortunately, this also means that a lot of people have misconceptions about what the words exactly mean. Flow is a pleasant state of mind when you are completely absorbed in a task Read more…

By Olivier Devroede, 2 years ago
Poems

The Guest House by Jalaluddin Rumi: an analysis

Mindfulness is not only a discipline for the intellect, it is also very much a discipline for the heart. And what speaks better to the heart than poetry, with its wordings that go beyond our logical sense and speak directly Read more…

By Olivier Devroede, 2 years ago
General

What is Meditation Used for?

Meditation comes in many forms and varieties. I myself practice at least ten different styles depending on my needs. This proves that meditation is a versatile tool that can be adapted to many needs. Meditation is used either to increase Read more…

By Olivier Devroede, 2 years ago
Problems and Solutions

How Long Should You Meditate to Get the Best Results?

When you first start meditating, it might seem like there’s a lot to think about. Whether you’re doing it properly, spending enough time, or increasing your daily frequency, far too many answers are left up in the air. If you Read more…

By Olivier Devroede, 2 years ago
Concentration Meditation

Get To Know The Ins And Outs Of Walking Meditation

When people think about meditation, they often picture a monk sitting cross-legged in the lotus position. But it does not have to be like that. Actually, the other positions in which you can do meditation are just as good. I Read more…

By Olivier Devroede, 2 years ago
Guest Posts

Why It’s Never Too Late to Embrace a Mindful Lifestyle

This is a guest post by Maureen Scanlon, founder and CEO of Maureen Scanlon Life Coaching. Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “If I knew then, what I know now, things would be a lot different”? As humans, we’re naturally Read more…

By Maureen Scanlon, 3 years ago
General

What Is MBSR?

The first real course on meditation that I ever took was an MBSR course. It was not a cheap one, so I hesitated for a long time. But I’m so happy that I did. I guess this is obvious since Read more…

By Olivier Devroede, 3 years ago
General

This Is What You Feel When Meditating: Common Meditation Experiences

Many people doing meditation think they should feel or experience something special when doing meditation. I sure did for a very long time. I found out that there is indeed something to experience when in meditation. The telltale feeling that Read more…

By Olivier Devroede, 3 years ago
Concentration Meditation

How Exactly Can You Know If You Are Meditating Correctly

One of the things that people starting a meditation practice struggle with a lot is how they can know if they are doing it correctly. It is one of the main concerns of the people participating in my courses. And Read more…

By Olivier Devroede, 3 years ago

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