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Meditation is perhaps the most crucial instrument to harness the power of thought, cultivate more peace, clarity and happiness. The breath and mind work in tandem, so as breath begins to lengthen, brain waves begin to slow down. Read more here…

Mindfulness – or “vipassana” — is a specific type of meditative practice from Theravada Buddhism. It involves learning to watch one’s thoughts, feelings and sensations as they arise and pass, without becoming caught up in them. Read more here…

These visual hallucinations  induced by meditation practice suggest that meditation may lead to increased neuroplasticity, which has been linked to cognitive improvements in learning, memory and attention, according to the study. If this hypothesis proves true, meditation could have significant cognitive benefits. Read more here…

A new study published in Psychoneuroendocrinology provides scientific proof – for the first time – that the regular practice of meditation causes beneficial molecular changes within the human body. Read more here…

Meditation is known for managing stress, but studies show that regular practice can be a powerful healing tool. For a beginner however, the world of meditation might seem intimidating. With so many different techniques, it can be difficult to understand which one is right for you.  Read more here…

While meditation and cancer could be a “gold mine” for research, Barnes said, it could be difficult to precisely tease out the beneficial effects from some of the side benefits of meditation, which is that most practitioners tend to stop smoking or drinking and eat healthier. Read more here…

Meditation gives us a brief reprieve from that constant state of flux or tension we get in an anxious mind. We don’t know if more meditation practise would result in larger benefits and this needs to be tested in future research. What’s also important is that there is no known major harm caused by meditation and it doesn’t come with any known side effects. One can also practise meditation along with other treatments one is already receiving. Read more here…

Mindfulness is used by psychologists, teachers, sports coaches and workplace consultants to help people develop skills to enhance presence to the here and now of experience. A growing body of empirical scientific research confirms what has been known for over 2,500 years: mindfulness leads to greater presence. Read more here…

While practicing yoga, the focus is what your body can do and how great it feels – not what it looks like (though it does happen to improve the appearance, which is another great plus). Read more here…

Meditation is a state of awareness, and profound, deep peace occurs when the mind is calm and silent, yet completely alert, according to an article on the Free Meditation website. Read more here…