Stress is the curse of living in modern times. Everyone suffers from stress. And the stress we suffer takes a heavy toll on our bodies, emotions and minds. Feeling stressed out, worn out by fatigue or just simply having a miserable day, the best thing to do is relax. Watching television may be a form […]
Meditation refers to a state where your body and mind are consciously relaxed and focused. Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more positive outlook in life.Meditation is most commonly associated with monks, mystics and other spiritual disciplines. However, you don’t have to be a monk or mystic […]
You have probably come across exotic-sounding terms such as “chakra”, “prana”, “aura”, and “tantra” in your course of reading books on spirituality, sex, and healing in the New Age literature section of the bookstore. But what’s the real scoop behind these exotic vocabularies?Are All Energy Healings the Same?Chakra or energy center is a term used […]
Bikram Yoga has literally become the “hot” trend in yoga in recent years. Named after its founder, Bikram Choudhury, this type of yoga consists of 26 specific postures and 2 breathing exercises. What makes Bikram unique is that it is a hot yoga, as it is preferably practiced in a studio or room heated to […]
One of the benefits of being vegetarian or vegan is that you can practice mindful eating, which involves being aware of what you’re eating and where it came from, eating slowly to fully enjoy the flavors and textures. Eating with such consciousness can also help you lose weight as your meals will become more satisfying.However, […]
READING TIME: 3 MINUTES I read about “food meditation” in a book from a Buddhist author years ago. I can’t remember the book, but I’m sure the practice is described in some form in any eastern or Buddhist meditation book. Though it takes some discipline to do for every meal, when I do remember to […]