Chronic inflammation is increasingly recognized as a silent contributor to a wide range of serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, depression, and even cancer. Unlike acute inflammation—which is a short-term immune response to injury or infection—chronic inflammation persists over time and can gradually damage tissues and organs. So can meditation for lower inflammation help?
The ancient practices of yoga and qigong are the most profound and holistic systems of movement, meditation, and energy cultivation in the world. Rooted in Indian and Chinese traditions, respectively, these disciplines have influenced countless generations seeking physical health, mental well-being, and spiritual growth.
There are many tips to reduce anxiety and stress, but there is one that should always be your immediate go to, before the other science backed techniques discussed in this article. Stress and anxiety have become significant public health concerns, with research indicating a steady rise in stress-related disorders.
Breathing is an essential function of life, yet surprisingly most of us go through life not being taught how to breathe correctly. One common misconception is equating a ‘big breath’ with a ‘deep breath’.
A New Year meditation reflection exercise that will bring you more clarity, strength, happiness, positivity, and peace for the following year, and help you let go of all the negatives of the past year.
Kids Yoga Benefits For Early Childhood Development Yoga can give us the tools for improving our mental and physical well-being, and children are in need
Savasana, also known as the corpse pose, is often considered the most relaxing yet deceptively challenging yoga posture. While it may appear simple—lying flat on your back, eyes closed, and fully relaxed—the profound benefits of savasana extend beyond mere physical rest. This pose bridges the mind and body, offering a scientifically-backed gateway to mental and physical rejuvenation.
Meditation is a powerful tool for enhancing mental and physical health, reducing stress, and improving overall well-being. If you’re wondering how to practice meditation, but it seems difficult or overwhelming, you’re not alone! Many beginners are eager to learn the steps to meditation and kick start a simple practice.
Meditation, an ancient practice that has been used for centuries to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, has gained significant attention in recent decades as a subject of scientific research. Researchers worldwide continue to study the benefits of meditation, investigating its effects on stress reduction, cognitive function, emotional regulation, and different aspects of physical health.
Learning how to stop being jealous isn’t about eliminating this emotion entirely but understanding it and shifting our mindset towards gratitude and perspective. Here’s how you can stop jealousy from consuming you by focusing on gratitude and acknowledging that we never truly know what’s happening in someone else’s life.
The corporate world, with its constant deadlines, high expectations, and ever-increasing workload, can easily lead to burnout—a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion that can severely impact productivity, creativity, and overall quality of life. Enter meditation for burnout.
There is a growing demand for meditation classes, and as Yoga Teachers, we have a responsibility to bring strength and balance to our students’ minds, as well as their bodies. To achieve this you should learn to teach meditation properly, because as you should have learned on your 200 hours yoga teacher training course, yoga is NOT only about the asana yoga poses.
In deciding what order to put these spiritual books in, I chose to go with the order in which I read them, as it’s difficult to rank them in order of preference. Each one came to me at a time when I needed it the most, and each has had a profound impact on my life.
A meditation and yoga retreat Switzerland will combat the demands of work, family, and personal responsibilities that take a significant toll on our mental and physical health
In today’s frantic and fast-paced corporate world, stress has become a ubiquitous presence. It’s a silent enemy that creeps into the lives of employees, affecting their productivity, creativity, and overall well-being. However, many forward-thinking companies are now turning to an ancient practice to combat modern-day stress, signing up for corporate meditation.
Due to my research on the benefits of smiling, the current wallpaper and screensaver on my phone, is a simple white screen with the text ‘SMILE’ on it. I created it to remind me to smile, because I realized that I don’t smile enough at other people. As you’ll discover, the topic of smiling caused arguments between my husband and I, and was something I had reason to actively not do when I was younger.
Yoga mantras and affirmations are being used more and more in meditation and yoga practices, as a powerful tool to enhance the overall practice, offering a myriad of benefits for the mind, body, and spirit. Both Sanskrit mantras and affirmations have their unique qualities and advantages, contributing to a deeper, more transformative experience.
If you’re wondering how to become a yoga teacher then the simple answer is certifying on a Yoga Alliance 200 hours yoga teacher training course. However, deciding which 200 hours YTT to choose, is a significant decision that will determine the kind of yoga teacher you’re going to be, and the progress of your own yoga practice.
The Gayatri Mantra is the most revered and ancient mantra from the Rig Veda, considered the oldest text in the world, from the Vedic period of Indian history. The mantra is dedicated to Savitur, the sun deity, and is composed in the Vedic meter (rhythm) called Gayatri, hence it’s name.
In this article, I share my journey of teaching kids yoga, highlighting the essential steps to becoming a successful kids yoga teacher. From obtaining the
Yoga, an ancient practice that originated in India, has evolved over the years, into a multitude of styles, each catering to various needs and objectives, depending on the society around them. Yoga has evolved with the environment that it’s in, and with emerging scientific and medical research. Whether you’re seeking physical, mental or spiritual benefits, there’s a yoga style that will suit you.
I’m going to share with you the 4 top benefits I gained from my 15 years of teaching kids yoga. However I’d first like to share with you my 4 top disadvantages!
Let’s say that you don’t have your mala mantra beads with you, or you need a more tactile anchor to bring you back to your point of focus, well using finger line counting for meditation is the technique that’s been used for just this, for thousands of years.
What Is Yoga Nidra? Why Do It? And How To Teach It? Yoga Nidra, often translated as “yogic sleep,” has its roots deeply embedded in ancient yogic traditions.
In the rich tapestry of Indian culture, there are many reasons why the number 108 holds profound and mystical meanings. So why is the number 108 so important? From ancient traditions to modern spiritual practices, this number is woven into the fabric of various rituals, philosophies, and symbolic representations, in other cultures as well.
For the last 15 years I have been teaching meditation and yoga for kids (specializing in Autism, ADHD and Anxiety), and have seen the positive effects it can have. Through working with children of 4-16 years old and their parents, using different yoga, breathing, meditation and mindfulness techniques, we have been able to reduce their medication, ease their anxiety, and increase their quality of life. The increase in stimulation, technology, and social media, in modern life, play a big role in these issues.
In today’s fast-paced and information-saturated world, critical thinking and problem-solving are more important than ever. With the rise in technology and visual stimulation, the art and importance of listening has slipped into the background. This often undervalued skill can significantly contribute to critical thinking and problem-solving, and enhance our daily lives.
In this comprehensive guide on mala beads, I will explain what they are, how to use them, why they’re beneficial, and what they have to do with poop! Learn how to choose, use, and integrate mala beads into your meditation practice for enhanced focus, peace, and spiritual connection.
My students often ask me what my favourite meditation mantra is. I don’t have one in particular and tend to rotate between the following seven depending on my mood and situation. In this article I share with you my seven favourite mantras for meditation that have resonated with me, and help me in my day-to-day, each carrying its own spiritual significance.
The Eight Limbs of Yoga are sequential stages in an individual’s journey through yoga. According to Patanjali, each step must be understood and followed in order to attain the ultimate goal of Ashtanga yoga, that of liberation of the self. However, over the last few centuries, as yoga became available to more people, and evolved with the modern world, the strict adherence to perfecting one step before moving on to the next, disappeared.
When I heard Untold: The Retreat, I thought I was listening to something produced by the sensationalist newspaper The Sun, not the reputable and respected Financial Times. Even the often criticized Daily Mail, would unlikely produce such a bias investigation, of a Goenka retreat
What to expect on a silent meditation retreat will depend on where it’s being held and on the description of the retreat. One thing they all have in common however is that they’re held in complete silence!
This 3 minutes meditation can be done by adults and kids who are able to write. It is not your usual gratefulness or journaling exercise, but a more profound meditation, which although incredibly simple, can lead to a happier life.
There have been many reports that yoga teachers that have taken online 200 hr yoga teacher training courses are teaching below standard yoga classes, and causing people to be put off yoga as a result.
Many students and clients have expressed concern about this topic, so rest assured that Yogic and Buddhist philosophy tell us that we can love without attachment. However this can be confusing because there is a strong emphasis in Eastern philosophy on the practice of non-attachment. We are encouraged to not attach ourselves
7 Easy Steps To More Joy During The Holiday Season The Winter season isn’t an easy time of year for many, and can really benefit
Meditation not working? Try this completely different way to meditate.
The meaning of the Buddhist mantra Om Mani Padme Hum, has been debated and theorized over, for hundreds of years. Even within the different lineages of Buddhism
This is a poem that I wrote about the boy Siddhartha Gautama born around 500 BCE, who later became known as the Buddha.
Many people are put off by the idea of meditation, even though they know it’s good for them. Here I’m going to debunk these common myths about meditation, and convince the haters to give it a go.
Indiv Yoga was created in 2009 by ERYT500 Charlie Stewart-Brown. It provides Yoga and Meditation Retreats, Yoga Alliance 200 hours Yoga Teacher Training Course and the RCYT Kids Yoga Teacher Training Course, seminars and online courses. It is based in Nyon (1260) Switzerland.
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