Did you know that we recommend meditating with eyes open? Meditate with eyes open and you're more likely to stay awake and alert, with no temptation to nod off! It ensures that you not only stay grounded and present, but also develop a skill that...
If you're feeling low in energy, low in mood, try this simple meditation: - Bring your attention up through your body to a point in the middle of the forehead, just above and behind the eyes, behind the mind...
When you can’t seem to quiet your noisy mind, try this meditation: Imagine yourself sitting on a beach…. Allowing the sound of the waves to wash over your noisy thoughts… Your thoughts begin to quieten down… Watching the calm ebb and flow of the waves, your...
Want to make your team meetings more productive, more focused? Try this: Start your meetings with a moment of meditation. Take three long, slow, deep breaths and let go of any tension. Relax your legs, hips, back, shoulders, arms, neck and jaw, and become grounded...
Apparently, there is no nourishment like happiness! So are you nourishing yourself with happiness? Here are 3 ways to nourish yourself with happiness, everyday: 1) Feed yourself a dose of laughter (a good joke or a funny video clip) 2) Engage in one activity that makes you happy...
If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed or stressed out, try the following visualisation meditation: Imagine that you are sitting in a lavender field, watching rows of lavender swaying in the breeze, almost looking like a purple sea...
Mix meditation and exercise, and you’ll get more out of your exercise routine, and increase your concentration, discipline and enjoyment. Before you exercise, breathe slowly, breathe deeply and relax all the muscles in your body. As you exercise, be more present to what you are...
Do you prefer meditating in silence or with music? Well, silence is golden. But using music in meditation can be very useful. It can create a soothing mood and also absorb the distractions in the background. You may want to 1) avoid using songs or dramatic classical music,...
During meditation, most people find that their attention wanders off. This can happen a lot. It's part of the process. So, when your attention wanders, instead of getting frustrated, acknowledge it and then bring your attention back to the meditation. Even if you have to do...
This week, go to a garden and use the tranquillity of nature to meditate. Sit and breathe in the fresh air and exhale out any stress. Let the sounds of nature, leaves rustling, birds chirping, be your meditation music. Notice the flowers, the plants, the trees,...
