‘Meditation Techniques’

These days, going to the doctor when you are sick is not the only way to feel better. According to the National Center for Complementary Medicine, meditation is among the top 10 alternative therapy treatments. But before we get into that, it is best we learn some meditation facts. read more..

At one time, doctors strayed away from meditation methods because they didn’t want to be seen as “new age weirdos.” Today there are more than 240 programs in clinics and hospitals across the United States that teach mindfulness meditation, a type of meditation based on stress reduction. The National Institute of Health is currently financing over 50 separate studies testing meditation techniques to relieve stress, soothe cravings, improve attention and treat depression. A 2007 government survey discovered that 1 in 11 Americans (over 20 million) meditated in the past year. It seems that Eastern practices have officially gone mainstream in America. read more..

Most forms of meditation require the person to sit in a comfortable position. You can do this by getting a mat or a chair. But since this does not always make you feel at ease, someone decided to make meditation cushions. read more..

Let’s face it. All of us need time to relax when the pressure builds up, otherwise we crack. You can drink a beer after work or watch television when you get home but the truth is, such activities do not truly relax the body. read more..