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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…

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…

Mindful meditation takes advantage of the brain’s neuroplasticity, or its ability to adopt new thought processes after being exposed to them again and again. To put it simply, MBSR behaves a little like Mr. Clean of the brain, scrubbing out those stubborn negative or what-if thoughts and leaving the practitioner alert and unencumbered. Read more here…

It’s just one of several meditations from the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program designed to return you to mindfulness, or being aware of living in the moment. Read more here…

Meditation is a conscious effort to change how the mind works,” said the Lord Buddha, an original proponent of this discipline. The main purpose is to keep your mind steady, strong, relaxed and peaceful. Then you can think better, act properly, lessen reactivity to unpleasant situations, increase productivity and improve creativity. Our ancient sages and saints spent a lot of time in meditation. Read more here…

Twice a day a gong sounds alerting students and teachers to the start of Quiet Time. Students either shut their eyes or cover their face with their hands and empty their minds for twelve minutes as a way to focus and stay calm despite the stresses of school or home. Read more here…