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It’s nice to just sit down in silence, close your eyes, take some deep breaths, and drift away into a deeply relaxing meditative state…while also apparently rewiring your brain, possibly permanently. In research published in Neuroscience of Consciousness, led by neurophysiologist Annalisa Pascarella of the Italian National Research Council, scientists examined the brains of 12 highly […]
Do you ever find yourself stressed and feel like you have nowhere to turn to? Have the social and academic pressures of life on campus ever made you feel anxious or overwhelmed? Have you ever wished that you would be able to “take a step back” from everything for a little while? Then loo
Resistance to cognitive decline, therefore, seemed another benefit of long-term transcendental meditation practice.
By Samantha Gordon BlackDoctor https://blackdoctor.org/ What is mental health? Mental health is a state of emotional, psychological, and social
As interest in mental well-being continues to grow, this Learn to Meditate workshop offers a grounded, practical introduction to meditation for everyday life. Designed for beginners, the session explores simple […]
December 21 has been designated World Meditation Day by the United Nations. The practice can change not only our bodies, but also the world.
Simple practices that soothe your mind when meditation just isn’t cutting it. One writer shares six ways she practices calmness besides meditation—because it doesn't always work for everyone.
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The Lighten Up & Root Down Meditation Group will present a free talk on Zen meditation by author, voice artist, actor, activist, and Zen priest Peter
Recent research uncovers how a brief loving-kindness meditation session alters brain wave activity in critical limbic areas, opening new doors for non-invasive approaches to stress and anxiety.
A study reveals that even a brief meditation session can spark changes deep in your brain, influencing the regions tied to mood, focus, and emotions.
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Traditional and tech-based methods can reveal what your practice is doing – and give you the confidence to stick with it
Can’t sit still? These strategies from therapists will help you manage stress and find calm without having to meditate.
Meditation doesn’t "empty the mind", as some imagine. In fact, brain scans reveal that the meditating mind is not in a resting state at all, but is highly active.
This week has been incredibly trying for so many of us and our community. How do we move toward a sense of balance, ease and fulfillment in a world that is so loud? I don’t expect 2026 to feel easier or calmer than 2025, but I know I will move into it with some more […]
Meditation doesn’t 'empty the mind', as some imagine. In fact, brain scans reveal that the meditating mind is not in a resting state at all, but is highly active – and that's good for you.
Neuroscience now provides substantial evidence that meditation leads to measurable changes in brain structure and function, a concept known as neuropl
Small bursts of mindfulness practices lasting a minute or less can have unexpected benefits for those with busy lives - here’s how
Feeling overwhelmed? Psychic counsellor suggests five simple daily meditation habits. These brief practices help calm your mind and return you to your
What happens: When you meditate, your body lowers cortisol—the hormone that spikes when you're stressed. Less cortisol means your fight-or-flight alarm quiets down, giving your nervous system a break.Why it matters: Lower cortisol reduces inflammation, helps balance blood pressure, and stops the cycle where stress feeds more stress. Studies with thousands of people show this effect is real and measurable.Simple takeaway: Regular meditation trains your body to stay calmer, even when life gets chaotic. Your stress hormones actually drop
- by Gavin Heaney According to Kadampa Buddhist practitioner and meditation teacher Kadam Gerry Donovan, happiness is a state of mind and the method to
Mindfulness meditation has been suggested to protect mental health and enhance cognitive functions. However, the effectiveness of mindfulness breathing meditation for the general population in Malaysia has not been well documented. This study investigated the effects of mindfulness breathing meditation on perceived stress levels and cognitive functions (i.e., visual attention, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility) using heart rate variability (HRV) and eye-tracking methods. Fifty Malaysian adults aged between 18 and 34 years participated in this study. Participants were randomly allocated to either mindfulness breathing meditation or active control (music therapy) groups. Participants underwent a four-week intervention consisting of 30 min of online classes once a week and 10 min of daily meditation self-practice or music listening. The results showed significant improvement in cognitive flexibility and reduction in perceived stress levels after the intervention in the mindfulness breathing meditation group compared to the active control group. Participants in the mindfulness breathing meditation group self-reported this intervention as highly acceptable and effective in promoting stress reduction, emotional regulation, and attentional control. However, no significant improvement was found in attention, inhibitory control, and HRV after the intervention, suggesting that the mindfulness breathing meditation had no effect on these variables. While short-term engagement with mindfulness breathing meditation practice is achievable, the three-month follow-up using the Mindfulness Adherence Questionnaire showed that sustaining long-term adherence remains a challenge. The approved Stage 1 protocol can be found under “Files”, named “SR_HLY_Manuscript_OSF”, via this link: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/P67EG .
Cyclic breathing and meditation are some commonly practiced methods that promote mental relaxation and emotional well-being. Both practices aim to reduce stress, but work on different mechanisms. Here we help understand which practice can be more effective based on individual needs and goals.
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#guidetomeditation #aboutmeditation #mentaltraining Not every article about meditation has be to a guide to meditation. This article states that relaxation and peace is not the main purpose of why we meditate. It goes on to state that meditation is mental training. It helps us not react to daily life. It helps with our body's natural healing powers and helps us make more conscious choices throughout the day.