Mindfulness Meditation in Practice: The Neurobiology of Mindfulness

July 13, 2014 by
calm beach

Mindfulness, mindfulness meditation, or even meditation are all terms that are thrown around a lot in the media. But what is mindfulness meditation? Mindfulness meditation describes a concept that involves concentration, being aware of the present moment, and an overall transformation in how we use our minds. Mindfulness meditation practices are being incorporated into all aspects of life. Schools, chronic pain treatment programs, even the military is utilizing mindfulness meditation as a way of calming the body, decreasing stress, and strengthening the brain. Mindfulness techniques like … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attention/Focus, Integrative Wellness, Mental Wellness, Mindfulness, Neuroscience, Spiritual Health, Stress/Anxiety, Trauma

Mindfulness, Meditation, and Integrative Relaxation

July 13, 2014 by
Peggy.meditation

It is easy to get lost in time dwelling on the past (what happened, what should have or could have happened) or worrying about the future (what's going to happen).  When we get caught up in the past or future, we are not able to enjoy NOW.  We believe one key to living life joyfully is finding the delicate balance of mindfully staying present in the moment while also keeping the bigger picture in mind. Mindfulness basically refers to the ability to stay present and aware of each moment without judgment, fear, regret, or anxiety.  Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breath, Depression, Integrative Wellness, Mental Wellness, Mindfulness, Spiritual Health, Stress/Anxiety

Sound Healing

July 13, 2014 by
william ward

by Sam Gileadi, Sound Engineer for Crystal Tones There are several elements to the sound of the Crystal Singing Bowls that make them incredibly suited for meditation and sound healing purposes. Unique to the Crystal Singing Bowls is the presence of what are called vocal formants. Understanding what formants are is as simple as singing vowels such as ‘ahh’ or ‘oooh.’ Formants are the elements of sound that makes vowels sound like they do. The bowl or bell shape gives the sound similar characteristics to the human voice. This quality is why they are known as singing bowls. The use of both … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Integrative Wellness, Sound, Stress/Anxiety

Power of the Breath

July 13, 2014 by
breathe2

From Judith Kravitz, Founder of Transformational Breath Foundation and the co-creator of the Transformational Breathing process. "Effective breathing is your most important tool for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. 1. Oxygen is the most essential natural resource required by our cells.  It has been said that we can go without food for up to 40 days and without water for three days.  Yet in just three minutes without taking a breath we die.  From a purely physical viewpoint, then, breath equals life. 2. Breathing stimulates the electrochemical processes of every cell in our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adult Mental Health, Breath, Integrative Wellness, Mental Wellness, Physical Health, Physical Illness