Sleep deprived ? Meditate before sleep
Sleep deprived ? Meditate before sleep |
- Sleep deprived ? Meditate before sleep
- SPIRITUAL QUANTUM PHYSICS AND ESOTERIC ASTROLOGY
- Norristown Area teacher recalls long road to recovery
- Bhutan- Rich Buddhist Culture
- Teen Obesity Tied to Early Childhood Bond with Mom
- He was happiest with fiddle in hand
- Yoga teacher to improve health and brings power in life
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| Sleep deprived ? Meditate before sleep Posted: 28 Dec 2011 01:06 PM PST Article by Jonsonmak Do you keep on turning and tossing in bed? Do you feel extremely tired but still fail to sleep? Do you feel the same fatigue after getting up in the morning? If the answers to all these questions are in affirmative, its time you need to think about your sleep. Sleep deprivation is a very common problem that the world is facing today. The amount of stress and tension in life is steeply rising and the effects of the same are being reflected in the sleeping patterns of people. Without proper sleep, it is very difficult to function properly. There is a sense of restlessness, agitation and lethargy.The best way to overcome this problem is through meditation for sleep. Meditation CDs are also available that help in the meditation process leading to proper sound sleep. If you go to a doctor for consultation, he might suggest some medications for the problem. But there is no need to pop in pills unnecessarily when there is a natural and more effective way to deal with sleep disorders particularly sleeplessness. There are various techniques of meditation for sleep, which should be done just before going to bed. These are very simple things and will not need much time. You just need a peaceful and tranquil environment.Meditation CDs are a great way of inducing sleep. Various kinds of soft music are recorded in the CD and that can soothe your nerves and help your mind to relax. This is mainly preferable for people who like a soft music being played while going to sleep. It might be a problem to a person who is sleeping with you in the same room. In that case, you can use a headphone or an earphone and fall asleep in no time. Apart from music CDs, there are a hemi-sync meditation CDs too that have binaural beats recorded in them. These beats are also very effective in relaxing the mind, which helps in deep sleep.Though meditation CDs are very useful instruments for inducing sleep for insomniacs, there are some meditation for sleep that have a longer effect on the mind and will allow the person to enjoy a sou! nd sleep and wake up refreshed. Abdominal breathing is a way of Meditation for sleep. In this meditation technique, one needs to breathe from the abdomen and full attention has to be paid to the breathing patterns. This can be done at night in a quiet, dimly lit room and while listening to some meditation CDs (some soft music will also do). This helps in complete relaxation of the mind and body thus helping you get good sleep at night. This meditation can also be done during the daytime.Guided imagery is also a great meditation for sleep. In this, one has to think of a nice place or a scene, which helps him/her to calm down and relax the nerves. There is no fixed thing that one has to think in this. It can be anything and everything. Guided imagery can also be done with the help of meditation CDs. Apply these meditation techniques and go off to sleep peacefully. About the Authorjonsonmak is a Doctor who recommends meditation techniques for a stressful life or for a good physical and mental health. He also writes articles on Meditation for sleep & meditation CDs. For more information he always recommends to visit http://themeditationmind.com/ Voices of the Wind - Native American - Beautiful Meditation 
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| SPIRITUAL QUANTUM PHYSICS AND ESOTERIC ASTROLOGY Posted: 28 Dec 2011 12:01 PM PST Article by Ellis Peterson SPIRITUAL QUANTUM PHYSICS AND ESOTERIC ASTROLOGY It is time to take a look at esoteric astrology. Our human body has had an immense period of evolution. We are in a slow process of gradual up building which is still continuing and which will make each generation better. As we rotate through each new 2000 year cycle we are presented with a new energy which helps us evolve. The Age of Aquarius now floods the planet and all its inhabitants with the powerful energy of Uranus. Whether we work with this powerful energy consciously or not it will initiate great changes in each of us as well as humanity as a whole. It is time to get a better understanding of our finer vehicles and our inner organs which will feel the effect of the energies of Uranus. Let us start with the astrological correspondence of our ductless glands. They are under the ruler of the life-giving Sun and the Great Benefic Jupiter. Spiritual Quantum Physics tells us that ALL is alive and ALL is connected. The Sun and Jupiter are alive and they are connected spiritually to our glands. We must now carefully note that our individual glands are also under the ruler ship of other planets as well. There are seven ductless glands that the ancient occultists called "the seven roses."These seven ductless glands are: The Pituitary Gland, ruled by UranusThe Pineal Gland, ruled by NeptuneThe Thyroid Gland, ruled by MercuryThe Thymus Gland, ruled by VenusThe Spleen, ruled by the SunThe two Adrenals, ruled by Jupiter The Thymus gland, the Spleen and the two Adrenals are connected and effect our emotions. The Pituitary body and the Pineal gland are correlated with the spiritual side of our nature. The Thyroid gland forms the link between. The Spleen is the entrance gate of the solar force which circulates through our body, without which we cannot live. It is governed by the Sun. The two Adrenals, under the ruler ship of Jupiter exert a calming, quieting effect on our emotional! nature. Venus and her higher octave Uranus, govern the functions of nutrition and growth. We are now in the Age of Aquarius whose energies work through the Pituitary body. This Age will aid awakened man in his efforts to penetrate the veil into the invisible worlds. No one can really and truly observe the physiological functions of any organs under such conditions as exist in the laboratory, on the operating table, or in the dissection and vivisection chambers. To get an adequate understanding one must see these organs exercising their physiological functions in a living body, and can only be done by spiritual sight. Now, in the Aquarian Age the Sun will begin to transmit highly intellectual vibrations which will increase our intuitions, premonitions, and telepathic transmissions. This will be done by the awakening of the Pituitary ruled by Uranus. Welcome to the New Age. About the Author Ellis Peterson is a Korean War Vet living with his wife Lory anot d dog Dixie in the boonies of the Pocono Mountains. He is a retired math professor and electronics engineer. He has written over 200 articles. See them on his websites: http://www.runes-for-health-wealth-love-now.com http://www.olevikingshop.com/ 11. Bipolar Disorder and Consciousness Part #3: How to Support an Episode 
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| Norristown Area teacher recalls long road to recovery Posted: 28 Dec 2011 12:01 PM PST LIMERICK — In the drama that defined Kristi Morrisroe Hertzog's life at the beginning of the year, it's 2011's closing chapter with the happiest of endings that most people will probably remember — including Kristi and her husband Dave. Read more...  Read More @ Source Karmapa 
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| Posted: 28 Dec 2011 11:03 AM PST Article by Alex Dishuja Bhutan, the land of the thunder dragon kingdom is a trekker's paradise and an environmentalist's dream. The tiny Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan nestled in the Himalayas has managed to preserve its unique identity, and maintain a very traditional way of life. Cuddled in the lap of the Himalayas, Bhutan provides stunning mountain sights, enormous picturesque attractiveness and an exceptional society and standard of living. Those fortunate enough to visit Bhutan describe it as a unique, deeply spiritual and mystical experience. This kingdom is an adventure like no other. Buddhist tour Bhutan means to explore the beautiful destinations of the country which houses Buddhist monasteries and temples. Buddhist paintings and lifestyle are seen among the Bhutanese people, they got some craftsmen and artisans.The tourist sites and attractions of Bhutan are an experience unlike any other in the world, the main destinations where tourists will see Buddhist art and culture include: ParoParo Valley is the very first destination if you are flying into Bhutan, and has the country's only airport. The flight into Paro can be truly described as a flight into fantasy.The town of Paro in western Bhutan also attracts tourists with its scenic locales, beautiful landscapes, wooded villages and historic buildings. Some other attractions like Drugyel Dzong, Mount Jumolhari, Kyichu Monastery, Taktshang Monastery, Rinpung Dzong are worth seeing. Bumthang ValleyThe spiritual heartland of Bhutan, Bumthang, is where the most ancient and precious Buddhist sites are located. Bumthang is covered in an itinerary of Buddhist tours India as it houses the attractions such as: Kurje Lhakhang, Jambay Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang, Jakar Dzong are all located here. ThimphuThimphu, the capital of Bhutan is a beautiful valley which has been in the transition of a town to a city. There are two very interesting museums in Thimphu, the Textile Museum and the Folk Heritage Museum. Among the modern attractions in Thimphu Valley! are tem ples, monasteries, dzongs, archery fields, a zoo, handicraft shops, the National Library, the School of Arts and Crafts, a radio tower (offering a picturesque view of the valley). Bhutan manages to retain all the charm of the old world. Each moment is special as one discovers a country which the people have chosen to preserve in its magical purity. About the Author Go Heritage India Journeys is a blooming travel agency that takes you through an incredible journey in India through its exquisitely designed tours and exemplary travel services. Other Resources :- Deccan Odyssey, Delhi luxury hotels, Indian Tour Operators 
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| Teen Obesity Tied to Early Childhood Bond with Mom Posted: 28 Dec 2011 11:03 AM PST
The strength of the bond between a toddler and his mother influences his likelihood of becoming obese as a teen, a new study says. The obesity rate was more than twice as high among teens who in early childhood had poor-quality relationships with their mothers, compared with those with better relationships. The researchers said their work suggests that areas of the brain that control emotions and responses to stress, as well as appetite and energy balance, work together to influence the likelihood that a child will be obese. Moreover, obesity-prevention efforts should include strategies to improve the mother-child bond, they said. The study does not support that idea that mothers are to blame for children's obesity, the researchers said. Instead, "Societally, we need to think about how we can support better-quality maternal-child relationships because that could have an impact on child health," said study researcher Sarah Anderson, assistant professor of epidemiology at Ohio State University. The findings were published online Monday (Dec. 26) in the journal Pediatrics. Growing bonds The researchers analyzed data from nearly 1,000 children from nine states who had taken part in the Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development, which is a long-term study of children born in 1991. Kids were considered to be obese teenagers if at age 15 their body mass index (BMI) was among the highest 5 percent of children. The researchers had assessed the bonds between the children and their mothers when the kids were 15-months old, 2-years old and 3-years old by watching 15-minute play sessions, and also observing the children's reactions to being briefly separated from their mothers. The findings showed that the lower the quality of the relationship in terms of the child's emotional security and the mother's sensitivity, the higher the risk that a child would be obese at age 15 years. The researchers rated 241 children as having a poor-quality maternal-child relationship during early childhood, and 26.1 percent of these children became obese teenagers. Among those with the highest quality relationships, the obesity rate was 13 percent. "It is possible that childhood obesity could be influenced by interventions that try to improve the emotional bonds between mothers and children rather than focusing only on children's food intake and activity," Anderson said. The association between early childhood experiences and teen obesity has origins in the brain, according to the study. "Animal studies have shown that stress preferentially increasesconsumption of highly palatable foods, and eating these foods acts to calm the stress-perceiving areas of the brain," the researchers wrote in their study. "Sensitive parenting increases the likelihood that a child will have a secure pattern of attachment and develop a healthy response to stress," Anderson said. A child's response to stress response can influence how well she sleeps and whether she eats in response to emotional distress. Previous studies have shown that children's level of physical activity, diet, rate of maturation and the BMIs of their parents also influence their risk of obesity. What can parents do? Psychologists describe securely attached children as those who rely on their parents as a "safe haven," which allows them to explore their environments freely, adapt easily to new people and be comforted in stressful situations, according to the researchers. Toddlers who are insecurely attached tend to have experienced negative or unpredictable parenting and may respond to stress with extreme anger, fear or anxiety, or avoid or refuse interactions with others. Parents help their children develop a healthy response to stress by protecting children from extreme levels of stress, responding supportively and consistently to normal levels of stress, and modeling behavioral responses to stress, according to the researchers. "Interventions are effective in increasing maternal sensitivity and enhancing young children's ability to regulate their emotions, but the effect of these interventions on children's obesity risk is not known, and we think it would be worth investigating," Anderson said. Pass it on: A healthy bond with parents can reduce children's stress levels and lower their chances of later becoming obese. Follow MyHealthNewsDaily on Twitter @MyHealth_MHND. Find us on Facebook. Read More @ Source 
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| Yoga teacher to improve health and brings power in life Posted: 28 Dec 2011 10:04 AM PST Article by Deep Yoga has been deemed as one of the most efficient as well as effective techniques which will help in ensuring good health and well being for people universally. A lot of experts in the field of Yoga have started yoga classes for the people where the different yoga postures and exercises will be demonstrated clearly in front of all the students present. But there are many people who are unable to attend these yoga classes due to a sever lack of time. The initial stages of these yoga classes will comprise some basic exercises and gradually the level of complexity will start increasing. To get the best of yoga one should practice the right yoga asanas to find harmony of mind and body and strength of body healing. When done with appropriate yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation, there are a number of psychological, physiological, health benefits of yoga. Yoga teacher training are generally open to all students who have involved themselves in regular yoga practice and are eager to acquire thorough understanding of the more advanced aspects of offering postures and asanas to others. Traditionally, it has generally been advised to select a hatha yoga teacher training program which requires one to stay in an ashram or in close vicinity of the teacher or guru as it allowed the participant to completely and fully immerse him or herself in the experience of the training. Yoga teacher training increases endurance and improves flexibility, and brings physical as well as mental stability, health and vigor. There are several simple positions as well as more complex ones. Yoga has a range of poses and well set out sequences for persons with different profiles and conditions. Yoga vocation provides the necessary structure, motivating and encouraging all levels of students, while additional opportunities are made available to those who are ready for more. Yoga vacation is a time to rest, refocus, and enjoy, there is no better way to do all three than on a Costa Rica yoga vacation. ! A Costa Rica yoga holiday is more than just a trip away from home; it is a way to experience the practice of yoga in the peaceful, serene natural beauty of the rainforestBecoming a Yoga instructor is a very specialized career and you will be responsible for guiding your students through invigorating poses and postures while utilizing breath control. however, many people who begin to have thoughts of becoming a yoga instructor are not entirely clear as to how much a good Yoga instructor can potentially earn. About the Authorthis article has been written by a dental care, who has vast knowledge about dentist in delhi, dental implants and dentist Delhi. 
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| Posted: 28 Dec 2011 09:01 AM PST Article by jacob son So you've decided to go on a tour to China, but now how can you choose a tour guide? China is a vast country with a huge number of tour companies and independent tour guides. It's important to pick somebody that's knowledgeable of their area, is trustworthy, and for most tourists, it's important to pick somebody affordable. Ask the tour guide how long they will work in a day. It isn't uncommon for the tourist to forget that the tour guide also has a life to live. If you expect them to be with you all day, you better be sure that they have agreed to that. Guangzhou, the provincial capital of Guangdong, is one of the largest and most prosperous cities in southern China. Situated between the Baiyun Hill in the north and the Zhujiang (Pearl River) Delta Plain in the south. The city is 125 kilometers northwest of Hong Kong on the Pearl River. As a tourist spot, China offers a limitless variety of spectacular scenery and historical wonders. Generally May, September and October are ideal for touring anywhere in the country. During June to August, travelers often visit central and northern China, as rainfall is likely to occur in southern China during this time. Moreover October is ideal to travel anywhere and any region in the country. The terracotta army of Xian, Buddhist caves, temples of Tibet, Great Wall of China, the ancient places of Beijing and Shanghai are some of the most popular attractions in China. There are over 13000 travel agencies offering adventure tours in mountains and rivers in the different provinces of China. If you are looking for Chinese Kong fu excursions, Shaolin, the legendary name always comes into your mind first. Shaolin temple in Dengfeng, Henan province is considered as the origin of Chinese martial art, Kong fu and the Zen Buddhism movement. This article presents my unforgettable Chinese Kong fu tour. It's more than a tour. Many travelers prefer to travel to China taking advantage of various tours special that can be found at any travel agency and on th! e Intern et. But for those who know where they want to go and what they want to see, a customized tour is the way to go. Travel agencies can customize their tour packages according to your requirements and tastes. A good agency will offer you tailor-made programs taking you wherever you want to go and provide you with options to participate in activities of your choice. Travelers along this legendary route can also have opportunities to experience the unique local cultures. If your tour starts from Xian heading for Urumqi and Kashgar, you will see the gradual transition from Buddhist culture to Islamic culture. Urgur people are known for their hospitality and they are always quick to invite you into their home and serve you homemade food, and the fresh local fruits. Nearly every Urgur people can sing and dance. Dancing is an integral part of every Urgur people life. Urgur people sing and dance for nearly every event: weddings, funerals, gatherings, and just for fun. About the AuthorRead about Honeymoon Destinations and also read about Delhi Tour and Kolkata Tour 
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| Trying to Improve Your Willpower is a HUGE Mistake - Here's What to Do Instead Posted: 28 Dec 2011 09:00 AM PST  When we're failing to reach our goals, we often blame a lack of willpower: I've gotta try harder. If only I could stay focused. I need to be more determined. I have to be self-disciplined. The problem is, willpower alone won't get you far. You know that, really; you've seen the times in your own life when you tried to be determined and self-disciplined ... but when you still failed to reach your goal. Maybe you tried to lose weight – but ended up scoffing junk food every evening. Maybe you wanted to save money – but you couldn't resist that shiny new laptop. Maybe you were going to take up exercise – but you just couldn't manage to get up early enough to hit the gym before work. Every time, you probably blamed yourself. You felt lazy or stupid for not managing to stick to your plans. Perhaps you looked at friends or colleagues who were succeeding in similar goals – and you felt sure that they had some huge reserves of willpower which you lacked. You felt like you just weren't cut out for success. The truth is, willpower is hugely over-rated. We don't generally achieve things by gritting our teeth and struggling on manfully. Why Willpower Doesn't Work There are plenty of times when you've used willpower successfully. Maybe you:
The problem is, willpower is a limited resource. You can't stick to a diet by sheer willpower, day after day after day. And you've probably n! oticed t hat on days when you've been trying really hard to be patient or to stick with a tough task, you're more likely to crack and fail in a difference area. So, if you try to improve your willpower – forcing yourself to rely on it, or even putting yourself in situations where you'll be tested – then you're just setting yourself up to fail. What Works Instead We're all creatures of habit. We tend to take the easiest route, or the one which seems most attractive – we need to apply our willpower to do anything else. Our daily environment (home, work, etc) makes far more of a difference than most of us realize. For instance, if you've got a vending machine at work, you're probably going to end up buying more snacks than you otherwise would. Instead of fighting against your habits and environment, get them to work with you! That means doing these sorts of things:
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| Cultivate Inner Self With Buddhist Special Tourist Trains Posted: 28 Dec 2011 08:00 AM PST Article by Sanjay Kumar India, is globally known as secular nation. People belonging to various religions like Hinduism, Sikhism, Christianity and Mahdism are happily relishing in this colorful nation and this charm have drawn people towards this country from every corner of the world. The land is also home of mouth watering cuisines, scenic beauty, wide variety of flora and fauna, historical monuments exhibiting glimpse of royal ancient era. But people also come here for peace of mind and get close to God. Indian culture and traditions have made, India one of the hot destinations around the world. Wild life tours, business tours, tours for fun and enjoyment and the list become more glorified and pious with the spiritual tours. One come here to closely encounter oneself, feel divine presence and also to learn the real meaning of life which are well and aptly taught in Buddhism. Though, the sacred figure, lord Buddha sowed the seed of Buddhism, 2500 years back in Lumbini which is situated in Nepal, also birth place of Bodhha. But lord Buddha' traveling to India also propagated this wonderful religion to India. Buddhism seeds were buried in Nepal but its tree was fully matured in the India, when lord Buddha resided in various parts of India, which are Sarnath, Bodhgaya and Khushinagar. People travel this entire Buddhist circuit to eat sweet fruits of this beautiful religion which is laced with animated teachings of lord Buddha. Buddhism is also considered as philosophy of life, as all teachings of lord Buddha make us close to real life. One come to know about inter-weaving of happiness and sadness which results out in very dynamic and ever changing, 'life'. The simplicity and subtleness of Buddhism allure people to visit various India places related to Buddhism. Lumbini, Sarnath, Bodhgaya and Khushinagar are heavenly places for all Buddhist followers where one can feel the fervor of the angelic figure. Every year India receives huge number of Buddhist followers from round the world. And, India warmly wel! come the se dedicated people, the evidence for which can be traced from many Buddhist special tourist trains by Indian railways. The most apt and affordable way to travel many holy places is Mahaparinirvana Express train. This train is very popular for its hospitality which initiates with guest's royal welcome. The tourist will feel honored and drenched in the name of lord Buddha as one can feel that entire atmosphere of Mahaparinirvan Express have divine presence. The various other tourist special trains taking tourist to Buddhist circuit with Taj Mahal tour. The tourist not get to see symbol of peace, love and eternity which is magnificently created but people will also get opportunity to cultivate oneself and serene places where Lord Buddha marked significant presence and lightened humanity with his teachings. About the AuthorI am a content loving person and love to explore the articles on different subject matters. 
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| Posted: 28 Dec 2011 08:00 AM PST In Buddhism, sooner than later, one makes the discovery that what characterizes 'philosophy', to put it bluntly, is giving thought to what is essentially unthinkable, which is the very substance of thought. From this we could say that all philosophical thinking is very much like scaffolding set against a building. Even though such thinking seems to be connected with what the scaffolding is against—it really isn't. Here we come to the part that separates the mystic that is, the genuine Meditation practitioner, from the philosopher. This is the part that cannot be studied in our universities except to study the history of mysticism which is rather deceptive if one expects to become a mystic for doing so. There exists a huge chasm between the study of 'philosophies' and the complete realization of the very substance of thought. One final thought. Buddhist clergy are no better than the philosopher who won't give up thinking about the substance of thought. They are caught up in the ritualization of Buddhism so as to suggest that by practicing rituals, such as the fetish of sitting, one actually advances into mysterious world of substance (tathata).
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| Learn How To Get A Sense Of Relaxation In Nature Posted: 28 Dec 2011 07:00 AM PST Article by Mccollins Spano Relaxation of each of your body and thoughts is crucial if you wish to find out your true nature in nature. Tension inside your physique blocks the connection between your sense of self as well as your authentic self. In our contemporary society there's a great deal of tension caused by the nature of the program in which we reside. There is a lot of stress because of time pressures, financial constraints as well as relationship issues. All this stress blocks the underlying natural rest that is a part of our authentic self. Our true self does not grasp onto tension in either the physique or even the mind. Rather there is a profound sense of rest and resulting feeling of oneness with all objects. When I initially enter the wilderness during a nature immersion I usually do a short relaxation meditation in order to let go of any residual stress that I may be keeping onto. What I do is scan throughout my body and just discover any tension inside my muscle tissues. Then when I come across tension I just allow it go, usually on an out-breath. This letting go is simply like letting go of a rock in my hand. When I let go of a rock it drops to the ground. Similarly with stress in my physique. I just let go of the stress within my body and let it to drop towards the ground. Then the earth can use this 'tension' elsewhere, exactly where it's required. After I have scanned through my physique and let go of all tension I usually notice that my physique has entered right into a profound feeling of rest. Once my body is relaxed I then scan through my thoughts and just let go of any stress that is inside my thoughts and allow it to drop towards the earth. This really is how I let go of tension when out in nature. When I let go of tension such as this I notice that the calm state allows me to become more aware to the existing second. I discover that my five senses of sight, listening to, smell, the taste and feeling naturally become more acute when within this calm state of mind! and bod y. It's like I reside much more in the moment. While in this relaxed state I listen to more birds, see many more animals, smell much more of the earth's smells, taste the various tastes along the wind and really feel the various sensations all through my physique. This amplification of the 5 senses while relaxed also permits me to enter in to the spirit dimension a lot more effortlessly to feel the subtle pull of spirit and also the life power. About the AuthorLearn how you can heighten your sense of peace and calm with these relaxation methods. These rest methods are to become used in nature for greatest results. Relaxation Music 8 - Far Over the Hills 
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| Benefits of Yoga for Overall Health and Stress Relief Posted: 28 Dec 2011 06:00 AM PST Article by Stephen Daniels Yoga combines mental focus and physical exercise to help its practitioners achieve peace of both mind and body. Its stress- and anxiety-reducing properties are well-documented. In India, as well as in many other places in the world, yoga is studied using scientific methods and used to treat many mental and physical ailments. Yogic science seeks to authenticate cause and effect and develop principles based upon impartial observations. Yogic masters with credibility must have an extensive scientific education in the biological sciences and physics, among other disciplines. Practicing yoga involves learning a series of postures to hold and meditate through, while at the same time paying special attention to one's breathing - inhaling during specific movements and exhaling with others. From a physical perspective, yoga improves flexibility, strength and endurance while the carefully studied positions develop and promote lubrication of various ligaments and tendons in the body. Besides the mental benefit of stress reduction, many view it as a way to enhance one's spirituality. Yoga is also considered a body-mind kind of alternative and complementary medicine, enhancing the practitioner's overall health and providing numerous other possible health benefits including: * Stress reduction: Using quiet, precise movements causes the person to focus on the movement and poses that require concentration and balance and can draw one's focus from a chaotic busy day. * Improved fitness: Learning and refining yoga poses helps improve flexibility, balance, strength, and range of motion, which makes it less likely that one will injure him or herself while performing routine daily activities or other physical endeavors. * Managing chronic health conditions: This form of exercise often relieves fatigue, mood, and sleep problems which in turn can help relieve some health problems such as pain, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and some studies suggest it can reduce discomfort in those suff! ering fr om diseases such as cancer. It can also help reduce one's heart rate and blood pressure. * Weight loss: Through deep stretching, yoga detoxifies the muscles which can, in turn, cleanse the body and promote weight loss. The toning of muscles through poses can also reduce inches on the waistline and increase muscle mass, which assists in weight loss. Through its stress reduction benefits, yoga can also help someone hoping to reduce stress-related eating. It has become clear, even in western medicine, that physical and mental health go hand in hand, and a calm and a harmonious mind is said to be one of the greatest health benefits of Yoga. About the AuthorIn Victoria BC, if you are looking for yoga, pilates and yogilates classes, contact Feel Good Yoga . With sessions seven days a week, their passionate staff works to help students improve well-being and overall health. Distributed by SEO 2.0 Services . Learn how to meditate 
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| Early Morning Stress Reduction Inspiration - 12/28/2011 Posted: 28 Dec 2011 05:00 AM PST  "When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be." ~Lao Tzu  Technorati Tags: Buddha Buddhist Buddhism Meditation Dharma      Read More @ Source 
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| Posted: 28 Dec 2011 05:00 AM PST Article by Blair Kidd It happens that during periods of high stress our body's potassium levels deplete very fast but eating a banana will help re-balance those levels without having to use prescription drugs. According to a study found in The New England Journal of Medicine, if bananas are a part of a regular diet you just might reduce your risk of a stroke and dying by about forty percent. If you happen to suffer from leg cramps in the middle of the night you may want to eat two bananas during the course of the day, one mid-morning and another at a mid-evening snack. This is much cheaper than filling a prescription for a potassium supplement.A good way to cure a hangover would be to drink a banana milk shake sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and the honey helps to build up blood-sugar levels that were depleted from the body; the milk in the shake soothes and re-hydrates the body. To preserve bananas you can put them in the refrigerator; the outside peel gets dark but the banana itself remains firm and delicious. These are just a few health benefits of bananas.Spiritual health is generally an overlooked aspect of healing. However, it is actually the ultimate goal of holistic medicine, and leads to a heightened awareness of the Divine Spirit referred to by all religions. It doesn't matter what name you give it. What matters is that you come to know and attune yourself to its guidance in all areas of your daily life. Doing so will reduce your feelings of fear, and provide you with a greater capacity for loving yourself and others unconditionally. It will also help you reconnect to your special talents and gifts so that you can use them to fulfill your life's purpose."Being consciously aware of the role Spirit plays in your life, being spiritually healthy also means being intimately connected to your spouse, partner, family, friends, and community, resulting in social health, as well. Spiritual and social health are interconnected, since it is through our committed relationships that we find the greates! t opport unities for spiritual growth and for learning how to receive and impart unconditional love.The observance of spiritual and religious traditions, working with spiritual counselors and support groups are common methods of creating spiritual and social health, as are the opportunities afforded us through our friendships, marriage, intimate relationships, and parenting. A variety of self-care approaches, including prayer, meditation, gratitude, and spending time within nature, can further deepen your awareness of yourself as a spiritual, socially-connected being, and are increasingly being recommended by conventional and holistic physicians alike.Fire is also an important component of the vision quests undertaken by Native Americans to connect with the Great Spirit and discover their life purpose.Of all nature's elements, perhaps the closest expression of Spirit is the air. Clean, fresh air is essential to health on all levels, and practicing conscious breathing as outlined above is a potent self-care method for restoring energy and making you more aware of the power of Spirit as it flows through you.Regular exposure to each of these four elements can help you become more conscious of how Spirit's loving intelligence sustains the world, while more deeply recognizing your place within it. About the AuthorArticle by #keep##randurls[3|1|, |Press Release 1 URL List 1|]# Spiritual Reality and Evolution to Cosmic State 
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| Mindfulness Training:Profound Techniques For Real Guided Meditation Seekers Posted: 28 Dec 2011 05:00 AM PST Article by Donald Barrett The concept of meditation has reached a stage of widespread popularity. Most people around the world know about its benefits, but only vaguely. Even as there are many CDs, books and magazines to provide ample information on the subject, the compatibility of different meditation techniques always varies from individual to individual and can be practiced only when the thing is tested by a professional. Guided meditation often integrates powerful visualization, progressive relaxation and reflection techniques to help you achieve increased feelings of calm, peace, balance and profound relaxation. But there is another and a very serious problem involved. When you place yourself before the vast sea of information about the principles, basic philosophies and practices of meditation, chances are you might simply get bedazzled. After all, meditation, though it grew primarily out of the Pan-Hindu cult in greater parts of India, different sects (e.g. Buddhism) have molded it in different patterns to suit their individual needs. So you are likely to get confused regarding which path you should undertake for yourself. Tendency towards more happiness and optimism - It's funny, when you begin listening to a guided meditation on a daily basis it has the ability to take you that place deep within yourself that is still and peaceful, yet, when you come back to awareness oftentimes that stillness and peace transforms to a sense of happiness and optimism to yourself and those around you. Disturbance creates a desire... When you are disturbed you start finding a way; you need a solution-- anyhow you try to get rid of your stress And that is the beginning. The famous saying 'where there is a will there is a way'. You have started your journey; remain thankful to your desperate situation- a seed is about to sprout. Find the suitable program of meditation. Choose the one that suits your lifestyle best. You can create your own guided meditations through recording scripts you can ! find in books. Or you can purchase recordings that also have the added benefit of a skilled guided meditation facilitator combined with calming music. It can be fun and transformational to add guided meditation to your self-care and personal wellness toolkit. Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW is Life and Wellness Coach dedicated to supporting helpers, healers and leaders achieve balance, well-being and fulfillment in life and work. She recently produced the Creative Wellness Guided Meditations CD which includes 6 Mini Retreats for balance, self-care, replenishment, clarity, relaxation and celebration Take a deep breath... do you regular exercise The practice of Meditation is just one of the many powerful tools that you can use in order to help Heal You First. Fascinated to digg more about benefits of meditation information? Click here now to more meditation tips valuable resources. About the AuthorThe concept of meditation has reached a stage of widespread popularity. Most people around the world know about its benefits, but only vaguely. Even as there are many CDs, books and magazines to provide ample information on the subject, the compatibility of different meditation techniques always varies from individual to individual and can be practiced only when the thing is tested by a professional. Massage Music - Meditation (Tai Chi) - Oliver Shanti & Friends 
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| Your Mind And Your Enthusiasm Will Enable You To Build a Successful Business--- No Doubt! Posted: 28 Dec 2011 04:00 AM PST Article by Charles Kiyimba Do you know the secret of success? Do you know what to do to build a successful business? Do you know why many people out there fail to succeed in their businesses and in their life? One of the reasons is having a poor MIND coupled with lack of ENTHUSIASM. Your mind and your enthusiasm contribute 100% to the success of your business regardless of the level of your education. The question now is "How do you use your mind to succeed in your business?" One thing you need to know is that everything you see around us had to be first an idea in the mind. Your mind is a storehouse of wisdom, understanding, intelligence and a source of ideas. What you store in your mind is what you get. If you practice success for your business, your mind will provide you with ways to succeed. It will give you ways to market your business to success. If you think you can do your home business and succeed, then you can. That's the principle you need to adopt. But if you think you can't, the chances are that you cannot. We all have the same mind to start a business but the question is "How can we make full use of it to build successful businesses?" The answer is in having a lot of ENTHUSIASM to do our business. This is what separates winners from ordinary people. ENTHUSIASM is the eagerness about doing or achieving something. It acts as a catalyst and motivator to do things. You MUST BE ENTHUSIASTIC about your business to get the energy and the wisdom to turn it into a successful business. Your mind is a success machine, which ordinary people never learn to use to succeed in their businesses. The day they learn to use it, they are no longer ordinary people and success becomes their trade name. Whatever you program your mind to do, it will accomplish. Mentally think about your business succeeding, your mind will figure out ways for you to make it successful. Mentally think about your business failing, your mind will get for you a way to fail. This is why you need to be careful with what you se! t your h eart on. It surely becomes yours. Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve. One famous criminologist stated that "When men first come into contact with crime, they abhor it (hate it). If they remain in contact with crime, they become accustomed to it, and endure it. If they remain in contact with it long enough, they finally embrace it, and become influenced by it". This explains how the mind works. If you want to do a successful business, spend your time working on it every day. Focus your mind to attain your desires through VISUALISATION, which is a practice of seeing your desires in your imagination day and night. Your subconscious mind works on your desires, picks facts and gives you answers through creativity. As I conclude, I would like to remind you that enthusiasm is a key to building a successful business. Be enthusiastic about whatever task you do. Focus your mind on ideas and actions that will help you to succeed in your home business. You will obviously succeed and be counted among the highly successful people. About the AuthorCharles Kiyimba owns http://www.CashWithGoleza.com and http://www.golezadesigners.com where popular home business ideas and opportunities are tested rigorously to find out what works and what doesn't. Visit today to discover the secrets behind building a successful home business. Couples Mindfulness -- Part 1 
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| Posted: 28 Dec 2011 03:00 AM PST Article by Rasmus Lindgren As you're in the process of learning the practice of true Buddhist meditation, you might seek the help of a sound and reliable Buddhist meditation guide.This guide could take the form of a book, a DVD or CD, a trained yoga or meditation teacher, or perhaps even a poem, novel or song that conveys inspirational themes. Regardless of its individual form, you need to discover a Buddhist meditation guide that will teach you the tricks of the trade, and in a thorough and totally effective manner. The individual guide that you choose will depend on your needs and goals; still, a few general guidelines apply.A good Buddhist meditation guide will teach you the common positions of this time-honored art; demonstrating the possible ways that you can position your limbs, one by one, in order to meditate with success. What it can't do, however, is pick your position for you. Only you can determine the meditative position that is best and most comfortable for you, and that best suits all of your meditative goals.Breathing techniques are another common fixture of many Buddhist meditation guides. That's right; you even have to breathe differently and more intensively when you meditate. Ah, but no fear; the guide will show you how.:)These guides also will serve to relate the common side and after effects of meditation of the Buddha. The guide will tell you what to expect and exactly when to expect it; detailing the meditative practice for your benefit. The text will relate the history of Buddhist meditation, detailing the faith and religion that first produced this time-honored art. And it will educate you on the finer points of meditation, including the clothes, foods, atmospheres, and even the belief system that will facilitate your meditative journey.Basically and essentially, a good meditation guide takes the guess work out of meditation. You will know in full how, when, where and most importantly why you meditate. You will know what to expect along the path to spiritual enlightenment. And you will learn about! the man y benefits that come as part of the meditative experience, including truth, purity, peace and love; both for yourself and for others in your life.With all that said, even the best meditation of the Buddha guide can't tell you exactly why or even how to meditate. You must draw the meditative experience from deep within your soul; you must meditate for your own reasons, in search of your own personal Nirvana.Even so, a good meditation guide can help even seasoned practitioners find that all-important path to true and full enlightenment. Find a good Buddhist meditation guide today, in pursuit of a more enlightened tomorrow. About the AuthorRasmus Lindgren has practiced meditation for several years. You can read more about a Buddhist Meditation Guide on his website. He has also created a free course in Buddhist Meditation targeted at beginners. 
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| Posted: 28 Dec 2011 02:00 AM PST Article by Rasmus Lindgren The heart of meditationIn its purest form, Tibetan Buddhist meditation permits you to live in a state of perpetual, long-lasting peace. At last you will be free of the worries, stresses and heartbreaks that plague you on a regular basis. Your mind is steady, not racing with troublesome, unbidden notions, and your spirit flies free.True to the wise, peaceful nature of the Tibetan culture, Buddhists incorporate the act of meditation into their everyday lives. They regard this practice as a cleansing, diffusing ritual in which you relinquish all forms of conscious thought. The western culture, by contrast, conveys the belief that one must be in full control of their senses and thought patterns at all times.Tibetan Buddhists counter that this continuous awareness of one's self and thoughts can send your mind racing and defile your thoughts, resulting in a confused, distressed state. Sure you know what's going on, but that's not always a good thing☺; sometimes reality can be painful and overwhelming, and seemingly impossible to escape.The ultimate objective of Ch'an or Zen meditation, which is deeply rooted in Tibetan culture, is to diffuse the source of the many difficulties that plague our existence, which translates to the illusion of self and other, with the ultimate aim of overcoming conscious thought and its accompanying defilement of the senses. If thoughts of your everyday life are no longer overwhelming your thought patterns, then finally you can reach your mind's core. Negative notions such as greed, hatred and anger cannot permeate your being; suddenly your energy will be free. And so will you.You may then apply this energy to positive, productive purposes, thus resulting in a perpetual state of overall health and happiness. Sure, you'll still have problems and issues; but under the effects of Tibetan Buddhist meditation, you will be able to approach these difficulties with a strong heart and a clear head. You will exist in a sort of bubble where few can damage or hurt you; your coping me! chanisms are strengthened eternally, your mind is clear and free.Tibetans have known this secret to success for centuries, which is why Tibetan Buddhist meditation is so overwhelmingly popular. This is why meditation is referred to in Buddhist cultures as The Fundamental Practice; an everyday procedure that can make so much difference in the course of your everyday life. For many Tibetans, meditation is as common to everyday life as sleeping and eating. Perhaps this is why people of this culture are renowned for their wisdom, patience, virtue, and ultimate kindness.You, too, can share in this ultimate experience of Tibetan Buddhist meditation. Try this remarkable practice today, and reap the lifelong benefits. About the AuthorRasmus Lindgren has practiced meditation for several years and has created a free course in Tibetan Buddhist meditation targeted at beginners. He is also author of the ebook Buddhist Meditation targetted at beginners. 
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| "The Joy of Secularism" tells it truly Posted: 28 Dec 2011 02:00 AM PST Every book I got for Christmas this year was just what I wanted, including The Joy of Secularism: 11 Essays for How We Live Now. That didn't surprise me. I'd ordered each myself, then gave them to my wife to wrap up. Such is akin to one of the book's central themes. We can either view meaning as coming from the outside, God being a commonly-perceived source, or from inside our own selves. These aren't hard and fast dichotomies, of course, just as my book selecting wasn't entirely of my own doing. I think a "Best Books of 2011" list in the New Yorker clued me in to The Joy of Secularism. Likewise, even if the meaning of life is considered to reside in some objective external reality, we humans have to subjectively perceive it somehow if that meaning is to become, well, meaningful to us. I've only read the first two chapters in the book, an introduction by George Levine (the editor) and a terrific essay by Philip Kitcher, "Challenges for Secularism." But it's already clear how special the book is: a highly appealing blend of excellent writing, clear thinking, and practical wisdom. (Plus, I love how the cover mirrors the checkered look of "The Joy of Cooking," a book I grew up with as a kitchen must-have.) Levine has a simple goal. He's out to show the positive side of giving up a belief in the supernatural. When gods, spirits, souls, magical powers, and such are discarded, what's left can be, and often is, absolutely wonderful. Joyful, in a word. This book was conceived and largely developed from a totally secular perspective. It will explore the idea that secularism is a positive, not a negative, condition, not a denial of the world of spirit and of religion, but an affirmation of the world we're living in now; that building our world on a foundation of the secular is essential to our contemporary well-being; and that such a world is capable of bringing us to the condition of "fullness" that religion has always promised. ...I want to establish an affectively and intellectually powerful case that a secular world is not only worth it -- that life is indeed worth living -- but that with all the inevitable pains and losses, it can be wonderful, indeed, at times joyous, and that a sense of that wonder enhances the possibility of improving it. Philip Kitcher's kick-off essay is so richly thought-provoking, it's tough to single out what hit me hardest as I read it. I guess it was (1) meaning is more meaningful when it comes from us, and (2) our connection with the cosmos is best conceived as horizontal, rather than vertical. Here's some Kitcher quotes that I liked a lot. As already noted, secularism removes purpose from the cosmos, by denying that there is an unfolding plan, envisaged by a divine creator. The removal renders impossible a particular way of conceiving the significance of human lives. You can no longer think of your life as directed toward filling some small (probably infinitesimally tiny) part of the divine scheme of things. What is lost here is the thought that a specific task -- perhaps that of recognizing the greatness of God and working to bring about his will on Earth, as is best in your particular situation -- has been assigned to you, and that this assignment provides your life with direction and meaning. A first secularist response would deny that this is any loss at all, and would assert that, on the contrary, we gain significance for ourselves once we recognize the importance of choosing our own pattern and our own projects. ...Thoroughly secular people can interpret the purpose of their lives, not through some "vertical" links to a dimly understood transcendent reality, but through "horizontal" connections to a natural world that is vaster than their own individual existence. Recognition of yourself as part of a world, including most importantly other human lives, on which your actions make an impact, the epiphany can be a rich source of broader connections without any presuppositions about the supernatural. The religious claim of especial depth or richness in these experiences is thus exposed as the residue of misguided presuppositions that ought to be foresworn. I really resonated with Kitcher's challenging of the religious contention that our lives have to be exceptional in order to be well-lived. "In the wake of Christianity, however, it is easy to be haunted by the thought that nothing less than a permanent imprint on the universe is enough." This isn't only a Christian notion, of course. Hindus see the goal of life as rejoining the soul, Atman, with God, Brahman. Buddhists aspire to enlightenment, perceiving the cosmos as it truly is. So whether a religious faith is of West or East, a true believer is under a hell of a lot of pressure to make his or her life into something of cosmic significance. During the thirty years or so when I was an active member of an India-based spiritual organization, Radha Soami Satsang Beas (RSSB), I used to enjoy feeling special. I was sure that before too long (even four lifetimes is a blink of the eye compared to eternity) I'd be privy to secrets of the cosmos that couldn't be realized by anyone except the few people fortunate enough to meditate under the guidance of a Perfect Living Master, God in human form. I'd stand in line at a movie theatre, waiting to buy tickets, and look at my fellow movie-goers, thinking "They aren't on the divine path that I am; they aren't going to be taking the journey of the soul that I am; I'm so fortunate to know the truth that escapes them." Standing right beside me would be one of the people I was thinking about, my wife. She hadn't been initiated by my guru. So she was doomed to remain in maya, the illusion of materiality, until her karmas improved enough to merit God's/Guru's grace. Now, my attitude back then seems like total bullshit. I had distanced myself from the world and the vast majority of other people, choosing to identify with the small number of RSSB disciples scattered around the planet. I'd set my sights on an exceedingly vertical goal, a transcendence of physical reality into spiritual realms of existence.
In my true-believing past, I would have viewed this volunteering as an act to be dedicated to God, my guru, or my store of good karmas. On Saturday afternoon, planting the tree simply seemed like a good thing to do. It'll take many years or several decades for the willow to grow into its full glory. We might be alive to see it. We might not. Doesn't matter. We enjoyed planting the tree. Other people will enjoy seeing it. And we recognize that some night a beaver might enjoy chomping it down (but first the critter will have to get through a beaver barrier that we'll put around the trunk). Realizing that a meaningful life can be filled with simple small things, rather than complex cosmic accomplishments, is a godsend to me. Except, god didn't send that realization. And that's what makes it so satisfying. (Further secularism reading suggestions: a New York Times piece, "Beyond 'New Atheism'"; an article in The New Yorker, "Is That All There Is?" Tina Turner on Larry King 
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| What You Can Benefit From Guided Meditation? Posted: 28 Dec 2011 01:00 AM PST Article by Suzanne Eltink Meditation can easily be defined as a practice in which the one trains their minds to induce a mode of consciousness. The term meditation actually comes from the Latin word Meditation. This literally means thinking. People meditate because of various reasons and in different ways. If you are reading this and you have never meditated before, then I recommend a guided meditation for you. A guided meditation is where you meditate with the help of an instructor.There are several benefits acquired from practicing meditation, below are some of the benefits that you can achieve when meditating.Meditation helps to cope up with stress. Normally stress is caused by different reasons. Some of the reasons are love problems, economic difficulties, job losses and sicknesses. This practice gives you the chance to think of the causes and the solutions. While thinking, your mind is occupied by positive thoughts which decrease the stress level.It enables one to let go of the past. The daily practice of this act helps one to easily let go of sad situations. Be it death in the family, accidents or loss of property. Forgetting such incidences is normally very hard because people are emotionally affected by them. Practicing meditation can help people to let go of painful thoughts in their minds so they can get in positive vibration and looking at things in a positive perspective.It also helps to relax the body. There are different ways of relaxation when meditating. You need to identify one with which you are comfortable. Relaxing your body in this act helps to place the nervous system into the right position. This also helps to avoid health problems with both the spinal cord and the nervous system. With the help of a guide, there is completely no way you will hurt yourself as you only do what the instructor tell you.It helps to fight sleep problems. Once in a while we fail to sleep. This normally happens during hard times for example when you have lost a loved one, when we have financial crisis or when we are sick. T! he reaso n this happens is because the mind completely fails to relax. In this scenario, meditation is the right thing to do.All in all a guided meditation is the only way you will benefit faster from the practice. With a guided meditation you do not have to think about what to do, you only do what the instructions need you to do. About the AuthorSuzanne Eltink is a professional spiritual and personal development trainer. Her Angel Meditation has shown thousands of people the wonderful gifts of new information, re-connection, appreciation, clarity, acceptance and awareness which ultimately helped them to truly know themselves and to transcended these experiences and come to a place of Understanding and Higher Consciousness. Her aim is to focus on using your: inner feelings, Wisdom, Faith, Courage, self acceptance, confidence, Forgiveness and Unconditional Love through Guided Meditation. 
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| Surroundings For Suitable Meditation Along With Spiritual Healing Posted: 28 Dec 2011 12:00 AM PST Article by Fanny Roteff A number of people have a fantastic sense regarding focus in addition to concentration. They also have the ability to quiet his or her mind whatever kind regarding environment they are in. In addition there are those who seem to be always not able to relax along with let their own mind get. They may hardly completely focus, so which affects their wisdom and good quality of perform. Meditation is an effective aid for this type of folks. Whilst meditating, a mind place is made to achieve a particular degree of spiritual healing and also enlightenment. What takes place during meditation vary depending on the individual. These elements could be affected by things for instance mood, persona and personality. When an individual doesn't recognize themselves, their confusion demonstrates their measures. This is why meditation is critical to obtain and hold on to an ignited consciousness. A quiet place faraway from the concerns with the day, something or you to definitely contemplate upon and awareness are important to useful meditation. While relaxing meditation is definitely the basic and the majority efficient type of meditation, you can find other approaches to modify the process. On the full, you can certainly only create other forms of meditation if you become habituated while using the practice. When your mind have been set pertaining to meditation, it will be easy that you can stay tuned-up. Additionally, you can integrate the particular spiritual heart and soul and thought awareness while using physical in addition to mental tempos of lifestyle. As deep breathing becomes portion of your regime, you will probably always find time for you to stop and make a connection with all the process of meditation. Obviously, you may seek the actual blissful state you could experience as long as meditating. So what should you are doing when the area you are usually into seriously isn't conducive pertaining to meditation? You will find ways to determine focus and concentration. You can ea! sily cap ture your brain to stay the yoga state when you direct your focus on a spot within the room, or pay attention attentively for your breathing or target a modest object. With the help of a comforting music in addition to tricky colorings, you can employ deep breathing and lengthen such practice even outside of the relaxation period. Active people including athletes must stay focused in their skill or art although staying grounded. However, their physical ability could possibly be more enhanced when they are in touch with their greater consciousness. Some sort of famous woman's boxer exposed that inside her thrashing and intense profession, she never doesn't meditate as well as chant. She constructed her very own way of escaping a fitness center atmosphere in order to find peace inside. She listens to the sound with the speed bag as the girl hits it one of the ways. There can be a distinct sound for the one-way blow as well as the sound varies while using difference in the impact regarding glove. Then almost all she were required to do can be close the woman's eyes and meditate for the sound in the speed tote. Even any basketball gambler can hire meditation with the free toss line if he is able to transcend the actual noise from the crowd and also the pressure of the play. In this way, he may manage stress while connecting to his meditation method. Be innovative in modifying your personal way of meditation. Separate your designs and produce your thoughts work. About the AuthorIf you want to learn more about the powers of spiritual healing, then visit http://www.christaresources.com right now! Meditation and Yoga ancient origins - Yogiraj Siddhanath 
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| Norristown Area teacher recalls long road to recovery Posted: 28 Dec 2011 12:00 AM PST LIMERICK — In the drama that defined Kristi Morrisroe Hertzog's life at the beginning of the year, it's 2011's closing chapter with the happiest of endings that most people will probably remember — including Kristi and her husband Dave. Read more... Read More @ Source Be Your Own Therapist 
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| How to Become Happier - Using Mindfulness Posted: 27 Dec 2011 11:00 PM PST Article by Sam Strong Are you in control of your emotions? Do you get angry, frustrated, annoyed too easily? Do you understand why you react the way that you do? Here is some help and guidance to help to overcome the destructive effects of negative emotions. The pace of life seems to be getting quicker all the time. There seems to be less time to do things, yet many of us are still trying to achieve more, and to fit more in to each day. For others, the speed of life is what is happening to other people. Our brains are working just as frenetically, and for some, this becomes a problem. Many people continually repeat in their minds things that they are experiencing. Dwelling on the past like this is quite common. It only becomes a problem for those people not equipped to deal with the emotional pressures that the mind can sometimes generate or cause. Emotions can manifest themselves physically; that is we can feel them physically. For example, happiness, anxiety, anger, frustration etc. can all be felt in our bodies. It therefore becomes important to be aware of what we are feeling, and why we are feeling this way. Self awareness is an important characteristic, particularly when making critical decisions. If we do not feel in control of ourselves, how are we going to be able to control or influence the path of our own lives? However, too much self awareness can be limiting. It can cause us to be over cautious when we need to take action, thus inhibiting our ability to progress or achieve, or in some cases, survive. How do we get the balance right? If we borrow from the teachings of Zen Buddhism, there is a concept called Mindfulness. In essence, it involves being present in the moment without passing judgement on the experience. Yes, simple enough in words, but the practise of it takes some practice, so to speak. Mindfulness requires self discipline. It works by observing what is happening in our mind and around us, and by focusing on the moment we are experiencing withou! t passin g any judgement and without applying any subjective thoughts and feelings. You can give it a try from now. Next time you meet with someone you know, try to see them anew. View them without your existing knowledge of them, and without your existing perceptions and opinions. You can try this on family, friends, colleagues or adversaries. The origins of why our minds are judgemental can be found in the times when we needed to be able to make instant decisions when faced with danger. These were the original "Fight or Flight" decisions, where a delay could be fatal. In present times we still form judgements as good, bad or neutral; the good and bad creating the most attention. Mindfulness is about observing all things with equal attention, but without passing judgement. It's much like seeing the world again for the first time! One of the greatest benefits of Mindfulness is in your own personal contentment and achievement. This comes from knowing whether you are thinking unhelpful, destructive or unrealistic thoughts, and by learning to suspend judgement. Many of the negative thoughts we have when we are emotionally upset tend to be distorted. Let them go, knowing that they are symptoms of a particular state of mind, and therefore unhelpful. Thoughts and emotions work hand in hand with one another. We need to be objective in our understanding of them. Then we will start to feel better about things. If we can be more aware of our thoughts when we feel depressed, then we will be able to recognise them as just that; thoughts, not facts. As we become more familiar with the negative aspects of our emotions, we will then be better equipped to deal with our negative thoughts. Mindfulness can be practiced daily in all situations, which in turn will aid the appreciation of so much more of life's pleasures. Sam Strongwww.GreaterSelfConfidence.com About the Author For more information, a free video, and access to resources to help boost your Confidence, improve your Self Esteem, and become more successful in your business and personal lives, visit: http://www.GreaterSelfConfidence.com Please feel free to forward my articles on to anyone that you think may benefit or be interested in the information and resources available. Sign up to receive more articles and information at: http://www.GreaterSelfConfidence.com Zen Garden Images 
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| Proper Yoga Diet for Health Benefit Posted: 27 Dec 2011 10:00 PM PST Article by Manidip Bandyopadhyay When you are in quest of Yoga health benefits you must brood over the issue of Yoga diet. I think it is one of the most serious issues while you are going all out to extract the benefits of Yoga. You are perhaps aware of the fact that food gives us energy and with this earned energy we run the machine, called the body. Without food you can never live and sustain life. So it is the healthy type of food that you should take care of to make healthy body aided with the grace of Yoga. Benefits of Yoga dietYoga has no specific diet in the true sense. Yoga never cares for vitamins, minerals, ions and other nutrients. Yoga experts never raise the issue of how many calories you need while you are practicing Yoga. You will be amazed to note that the yogis survive taking a meager meal of which you can never dream of. The effect of the meal is so wonderful that they can easily live for years without suffering from any ailments. It seems, as if, they can beckon death at the very moment when they feel like surrendering to it. What is the mystery behind their power? It is the excellence of food habit they are accustomed with. They never care for breakfast, lunch, supper; never crave for meat, egg and fish. Rather they eat what they get provided the foods are green and fresh. According to yogis if you fail to curb your temptation you can not march towards better health and never get the health benefits of Yoga. Modern food and Yoga Yoga never bothers for the food that is tasty. The perfect Yoga philosophy is to avoid the bondage of taste and flavor. You can never be a slave to your taste buds. Hence the fast foods of the modern time have no place in the list of the Yoga food. Health benefits are possible if you can dodge the allures of the fast foods of the present moment. The impact of the fast foods on the young generation is tremendous. They act upon the health of the youths and the kids. As a result of constant intake of fast food there is a tendency to be obese among the youngsters and the! kids. T he mothers too are reluctant to make foods for their children at home rather they inspire them to take fast foods in the outlets. These fast foods damage the digestive system and it has to toil hard to eliminate such foods. As a result the young generation is nearing the catastrophe without bothering for the nutritious foods they always avert. Nature and her treasures If you are keen on achieving the benefits of Yoga you must take care to turn towards nature that always yields green nutritious foods for her children. It has been studied that those people who take vegetable diets have long life span and they also easily dodge deadly ailments. Researches all over the world have proved that vegan diets prove nutritious for health all the time. Hence large section of people in every corner of the globe specifically the people of the developed countries are opting for vegetable diets right now with the aim of getting back lustrous health. So when you are intending to be boosted with yoga you must take vegetable diets such as green fruits, vegetables, honey, milk, nuts, grains and cereals. Always be diet conscious if you want to coin yogic benefits. Never eat much to miss benefits of YogaIf you want to enjoy yoga health benefits you must brood over the matter that overeating is the main culprit of bringing damage to the health system. It is not starvation that is the chief enemy to bring death. Overeating and the impact of overeating cause deadly effects on the body. If you try to succeed in the target of achieving health benefits of Yoga you must dodge crave for eating more. Moderate eating brings fantastic result. If you take food beyond your capacity you are sure to be troubled with mental and physical problems. Eat when you are hungry. Never allow hunger to goad you to take enough food. Take meals twice a day as lunch and supper. Never take anything in between. You may take breakfast consisting of milk and fruits. Take care of balanced dietIf you want to enjoy good health you must o! pt for t he balanced diet. Now you may wonder what balanced diet is. Actually balanced diet comprises of fresh vegetables, fruits, salads nuts and milk. You may take rice or bread as you wish. Keep it in mind that your meals must contain green vegetables all the time. You are encouraged to take salads twice with your chief meals. If you want to avoid enough food take fresh salads half and hour after your principal meals. Don't take much, eat less and enjoy the radiating glow on your health. Vegetables and fruits If you can take fresh vegetables daily along with fresh fruits you can coin health benefits. There is a custom of keeping foods in the refrigerator for days together. It must be avoided. If you can have foods fresh from the garden it is better. Otherwise bring fruits from the market fresh and take them. Though it is not known quite well if the fruits you buy from the market are fresh yet never preserve them in the refrigerator for days. Try to avoid the habit of taking fruit juices. Fruits should be taken to aid you with fibers that they contain. Fibers are always beneficial for the digestive process and aids in the process of elimination too. If you like you may take almonds, walnuts, peanuts, pistachio and cashew as they contain essential proteins, minerals and vitamins what other supplements fail to offer. A handful of any one of the above mentioned nuts may offer you energy and perfect health benefits. So be conscious of taking the essential foods that may bring you actual yoga benefits. Yoga alone can never offer you perfect health. You have to follow some essential measures to coin health benefits of Yoga. About the AuthorYoga Health Benefits are known to all. 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