Posts Tagged ‘therapy’
Movement & Meditation for the holidays

Movement & Meditation is a way of thinking and then moving your body joint by joint starting from your toes and working up to the neck. There is no wrong way to do this. Read more here…
Medical students taught meditation techniques to prevent burnout and improve care

Research has repeatedly shown that mindfulness meditation and relaxation techniques can help moderate the influence of stress,” McCann said. “In every stress-management program either mindfulness or relaxation is always included to decrease both the mental and physical wear and tear caused by stress. Read more here…
Meditation induces gene expression changes

The study investigated the effects of a day of intensive mindfulness practice in a group of experienced meditators, compared to a group of untrained control subjects who engaged in quiet non-meditative activities. Read more here…
Four basic meditation tips to attain clarity and peace of mind

When you sit down to meditate, feel where these stuck places are; places that don’t move when you breathe and feel constricted. When you feel pulsations of breath come into those places, the body feels better. Read more here
Music, art help heal families torn by Newtown school massacre
Music is what I’ve always done,” he said. “It just naturally follows that music would be in times of joy, in times of grief, in times of whatever. Music is a way of expression. Read more here…
Local experts suggest turning to yoga and meditation to relax

Meditation and restorative yoga is a good way to deal with and relieve the symptoms of stress, and I highly recommend it because it has a relaxing effect on the body,” said Linda Gulyn, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Marymount University in Arlington. Read more here…
Meditate to Improve Performance

For centuries, meditation helped Asians lead more meaningful lives. Meditation is now going global because research is proving its effectiveness for improving human performance and well-being. Read more here…
Music-based training a boost for seniors

A music-based training programme that challenges both the body and the mind may improve brain function and mood among seniors, suggests a new study from Switzerland. It is practised worldwide, particularly in the fields of music, theatre, dance and therapy, according to Hars. Read more here…
Is meditation effective to control chronic pain?

For this the scientist studied a total of 67 patients and they underwent meditation treatment. After the treatment their pain was measured. Through this exercise it was brought to notice that this could reduce pain by certain level. Read more here…
Relax your mind with meditation

What is meditation? It’s a deep relaxation method that stills the mind and stops the constant chatter in your head. When this internal dialogue ceases the mind settles. Because the mind and the body are so closely related, when the mind is still, the body can begin to relax too. Read more here…