Music For Maternity

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Focusing on the present rather than letting the mind drift may help to lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol, suggests new research from the Shamatha Project at the University of California, Davis. Read more here…

This meditation strengthens your energy field so that you become a magnet for miracles. Practicing this meditation will make you shine bright and deepen your connection to the universe. Read more here…

Music’s therapeutic nature is being used to help alleviate the suffering caused by mental, physical and social illnesses. Read more here…

Kripalu is the largest yoga retreat center in North America. But it’s not just about doing yoga. The healthy living programs help people deal with chronic conditions, like cancer and heart disease, as well as stress. Read more here….

The study, led by oncologist and Masonic Cancer Center member Anne Blaes, M.D., aims to determine whether mindfulness meditation, combined with reflection and peer support, can quantifiably improve health for patients in the first few months after treatment. Read more here…

New research proves that a spiritual practice, such as meditation, leads to a kinder world. Hazel Sillver explores a number of different types of meditation. Read more here…

While interest in mindfulness meditation as a stress reliever has grown through the years, there’s been little evidence to support that it helps those suffering from chronic inflammation conditions in which psychological stress plays a major role. Read more here…

‘Men have this fixation that yoga is for women,’ says Leal. ‘If they knew it was originally created by men for men, I’m sure more of them would do it. If they knew about the actual discipline, the focus and the strength that’s involved to do these particular postures, they would understand there’s so much more to gain than just being able to twist yourself into a pretzel.’ Read more here….

With the stream of scientific and anecdotal evidence showing us the benefits of meditation, it’s no wonder that it’s touted as the tool for a happy and healthy existence. While rave reviews and stories of changed lives sure inspire us to want to try it for ourselves, it’s not always easy to know where to start. Read more here…

“The music gets people’s attention. When Malians listen to music, they are relaxed, and they are concentrated on the message. In Mali, music is probably the best way for this message to be transmitted.” Read more here….