Meditation Blog Posts
Exploring Meditation Practices and Techniques
Finding Balance During the Pandemic Pandamonium
Last week I found myself lost mid-sentence several times. I noticed my breathing was shallow. I have committed to meditating 20 minutes each morning and it has been helping to relieve the my stress and fears about the future. Even as recently as yesterday, I felt too agitated to do sitting meditation and did walking meditation instead. As a long time meditator, I’ve been surprised by my own lack of balance.
Isaac Galton Experiments With Meditation
In high school I was often bored and lonely, but I kept myself motivated with the hope that life after graduation would be better. I longed for an environment where I could be intellectually challenged and find a strong supportive community. When I got to college, I...
Vippassana Breath Meditation
This is one of many ways to practice meditation. This is particularly effective in quietening the mind and grounding the body.Once you have assumed a comfortable sitting position, take the first few moments to sweep through the body with the intention to relax. Soften...
Meditation Basics: The Art Of Natural Sitting
The iconic "Meditation Posture" seen in many publications is often misleading as a guide to real-life sitting for meditation. In advertising photographs the head is thrown back with neck jutting forward. The spine is sometimes shown as rigid. This position...
Which Meditation Cushion Is For You? How To Choose A Meditation Cushion Or Bench
A meditation cushion or bench puts you in a relaxed but alert position where breathing, circulation, and life energy (a.k.a chi, prana, shakti or kundalini) flow optimally. We recommend three basic positions: 1--Sukhasana (a.k.a Easy Pose and...