Tag: Meditation
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Dr. Simon Whitesman On Why Mindfulness Is Medicine
Gisèle Wertheim Aymés speaks to Dr. Simon Whitesman (MBChB) about why mindfulness is medicine. Dr. Whitesman is a practitioner of medical psychotherapy at Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital in Cape Town and chairman of the Institute of Mindfulness. Q: How did a medical doctor become chairman of the Institute of Mindfulness? A: I always wanted to…
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Meditation: 12 Proven Anti-Aging Benefits
Everybody seems to be meditating. An ancient tradition that was often synonymous with Buddhist monks, meditation has taken the world by storm and it is continuously spoken about in everyday conversations with many people asking, “so how often do you meditate?” Countless articles have been written about the practice which encourages you to develop an inner…
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How To Use Meditation To Improve Your Wellbeing
Meditation has many different forms and can be beneficial for a number of reasons for people of all ages. It’s defined as using a technique such as mindfulness or personal insight to focus on a particular object, goal, or part of the body. Meditation focuses on training attention to a specific thing in order to…
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Use Mindfulness To Combat Anxiety During COVID-19
Coronavirus has taken over our lives. During physical isolation, we have been confined to our homes. Even as lockdown lifts, the insecurities of a fragile economy and reduced income are playing havoc with our stress levels. Negative news, on every channel, adds to the fear and uncertainty. However, mindfulness could be a tool for coping.…
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12 Hobbies That Will Keep You Healthy, Engaged and Sane Right Now
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Former Monk, Jay Shetty Shares Ways To Relax During Isolation
Former monk Jay Shetty says this might be the perfect time for YOU to start meditating. Take this world crisis as an opportunity brought to us by the Universe to take time to look within. Generally, the world is a busy place with so little time to think about what we’re really feeling and who…
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Corona Stress Can Be Reduced With Yogic Rituals
Corona stress manifests itself in the minds of millions of people worldwide. Living in a world where we are experiencing stress is not comforting by any means. Fortunately, corona stress will be put to rest with restorative yoga and natural rituals. Not only will these rituals relax your body and mind, but they can also…
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Pilates: 9 Longevity Benefits of This Physical Workout
In the 1920s, Joseph Pilates created a now extremely popular form of exercise. He came up with a series of movements that not only incorporated stretching but also encouraged the body to build muscle. He coined the fitness approach after himself, calling it Pilates and it wasn’t long before this unique workout grew in popularity…
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Protect Your Body From Exercise Fatigue
Protect your central nervous system (CNS) before you hit the point of fatigue. Most of us tend to focus solely on activating the muscles, smashing workouts, and getting the job done. However, it will work in your favor if you start easing up a little in the long term. Here’s why skipping your next training…
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Here Are 4 Really Good Reasons To Get Some Green Ecotherapy
Experts believe green ecotherapy will help improve mental and physical well-being. We have always known that exercising outdoors is beneficial to our health. However, doing green exercise more often is now a type of formal treatment. Exercising in natural spaces is probably going to be one of the biggest wellness trends in 2020, even though we…