The past perpetuates itself through lack of presence

Science-backed benefits of meditation are varied and numerous. The consistent practice of meditation has a positive impact on the physical, mental and emotional health. The brain is highly malleable with neurons restructuring with different experience. Research confirms the consistent practice of meditation positively affects the brain’s emotional response center by making it less active andContinue reading “The past perpetuates itself through lack of presence”

Nature gives far more than one seeks

Connection with the natural environment is an important one and nature that surrounds you increases your sense of wellbeing. Mother Nature is a natural remedy for reducing stress levels and improve sleep. When was the last time you walked barefoot on grass? Grounding ourselves often is key to our connection to nature. Find places youContinue reading “Nature gives far more than one seeks”

You cannot do meditation, but you can become meditative

In conjunction with International Day of Yoga on 21 June, sharing this ancient science of wellbeing with you. I have personally learnt from Sadhguru, Yogi and these practices has brought tremendous benefits to my overall wellbeing. Over the many years, it continues to be my daily practice. May you take the step towards a journeyContinue reading “You cannot do meditation, but you can become meditative”

An emotional reaction to what you see signals the issue is within you

Science-backed benefits of meditation are varied and numerous. The consistent practice of meditation has a positive impact on the physical, mental and emotional health. The consistent practice of meditation builds our ability to cope with negative and overwhelming emotions and allowing it to pass without taking a hold. This goes beyond simply shifting a changeContinue reading “An emotional reaction to what you see signals the issue is within you”

Happiness is determined by the state of your mind

Science-backed benefits of meditation are varied and numerous. The consistent practice of meditation has a positive impact on the physical, mental and emotional health. We recognise that stress can adversely impact physical health as such, through the practice of consistent meditation helps to reduce the release of stress hormones in the blood and increase theContinue reading “Happiness is determined by the state of your mind”

To know the mind, your body gives a truthful reflection

Science-backed benefits of meditation are varied and numerous. The consistent practice of meditation has a positive impact on the physical, mental and emotional health. In order to understand the significant physical benefits of meditation for the brain and body system, first we should unpack how chronic stress impacts the body. Stress causes an increase of natural stressContinue reading “To know the mind, your body gives a truthful reflection”

The only place you can begin the process of change is where you are

The benefits of meditation backed by science are varied and numerous. Studies have shown how negative thought patterns and problematic emotional reactions compound the harmful effects of stress hormones on the brain. Scientists have proven how meditation is a powerful tool that strengthens the key brain networks for the better. It promotes positive changes inContinue reading “The only place you can begin the process of change is where you are”

How you respond to life’s challenges determines your level of consciousness

The mind’s neural pathways are continually growing and evolving through a phenomenon called neuroplasticity. It’s the brain’s ability to learn and adapt that enables us to pick up new skills, drop old habits, adjust to new environments and even heal from distressing experiences in life. Scientists have found that the consistent practice of meditation isContinue reading “How you respond to life’s challenges determines your level of consciousness”

Committing your energy into action

A quotable quote meets you where you are and it has the capacity to take you as far as it can because often, as AnaÏs Nin wisely said “we see the world not as it is but as we are.” It is through our lens that we perceive our experiences in life. A quotable quoteContinue reading “Committing your energy into action”

Meditation can change the way our brains work

The Dalai Lama has continued through the years to directly encourage research on the brain and meditation, the neuroscience of meditation. Countless Tibetan Buddhist monks have worked with Richard Davidson, a prominent professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who researched monks meditating over the course of tens of thousands of hours. These research studies haveContinue reading “Meditation can change the way our brains work”