Category: Meditation and Mindfulness
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How Meditation Helps with Stress Management and Blood Sugar Control
In our fast-paced, modern world, stress has become a common companion for many. The constant hustle, tight schedules, and myriad responsibilities can lead to chronic stress, which, in turn, can have detrimental effects on our health. Among the many consequences of prolonged stress are imbalanced blood sugar levels, which can contribute to conditions such as…
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The 6 Sense Doors
According to Vipassana meditation tradition, there are 6 sense doors we use to be completely tuned in to the six ways in which we interact with the world. They are the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body and mind. Each of these has a distinct relationship with and impact on mindfulness. Learning about these interactions will…
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Perks of Meditation and Mindfulness
There are many perks of meditation and mindfulness. These include reduced stress, increased energy and improved sleep. Here are some of the other perks to implementing meditation and mindfulness into your daily routine. Meditation Meditation is the gateway to calming the monkey mind. It helps you to learn to train your mind to be calm…
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Mindfulness in Any Activity
Mindfulness can be practiced in any activity. Some great places to add mindfulness are household chores, walking from the parking lot into the store and during meals. You can be mindful drinking your morning tea or coffee. You can even be mindful while brushing your teeth. We often spend our days reacting to situations or…