Category Archives: Meditation

Meditation for Mindfulness

Meditation is a common mind-body strategy. While there are many types, meditation is any activity in which you control your attention. This mind-body technique helps you achieve a “relaxation response,” a term used by Herbert Benson to describe the physical … Continue reading

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How to Meditate Daily

John was recently interviewed as one of 9 experts for a new product on learning to meditate. This interview along with the others is now available in a product that includes 9 interviews by meditation experts Transcripts of the 9 … Continue reading

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Vipassana meditation

Vipassana is an ancient technique of meditation, originating in India more than 2500 years ago, that is now taught in many locations around the world. There are numerous Centers in India and elsewhere in Asia/Pacific; ten Centers in North America; … Continue reading

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The Basics of Meditation

Meditation refers to a state where your body and mind are consciously relaxed and focused.  Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more positive outlook in life.   Meditation is most commonly associated … Continue reading

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What is Meditation?

Meditation is not simply a process of reflection or contemplation, nor is it mere daydreaming or relaxation. Meditation is a technique or practice that involves training your attention and mental awareness and bringing your mental focus under control.   Meditation … Continue reading

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Meditation classes at Mindstream Centre in Emerald

Meditation is a practice by which one aims to get beyond the reflexive, “thinking” mind into a deeper state of relaxation or awareness. Our next meditation course will start on wednesday the 14th of April, 8.00pm. Our guest teacher is … Continue reading

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