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Meditation

Here you will find articles on meditation; a practice during which you direct your attention to the here and now until you no longer direct anything and can experience a state of being.

beginners meditation techniques

28 Best Meditation Techniques for Beginners to Learn

There are many different kinds of meditation techniques and they can all be beneficial. The beauty of meditation is that it can be done anywhere [...]

Meditation exercises

30 Meditation Exercises and Activities to Practice Today

Many studies have proven that meditation has numerous physiological benefits, including a study done at Harvard University. In the 8-week study, researchers determined that a [...]

45 Best Meditation Books of All Time

It is a tall order to create a “best of all time” list about meditation books. How does one decide? There are thousands of books [...]

What Is Meditation Therapy and What Are the Benefits?

Is meditation therapy right for everyone? A quick look at the app Insight Timer tells you thousands of people are doing it worldwide. But are [...]

What Is Loving-Kindness Meditation? (Incl. Scripts)

In complementary and alternative medicine(CAM), meditation is considered as one of the best mind-body practices for attaining wholesome health and happiness. With roots embedded in [...]

What Is Compassion Meditation? (+ Mantras and Scripts)

In positive psychology, compassion is seen as a way to relate to the self and a pathway to happiness. The proven benefits of compassion range [...]

benefits of meditation

16 Health Benefits of Daily Meditation According to Science

If there is one thing common in all of us, it is the flaming urge to be happy and satisfied in life. Whether a crying [...]

History and origin of meditation

The History and Origin of Meditation

The French philosopher Michel de Montaigne is quoted as having once said ‘The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to [...]

gratitude-meditation

13+ Guided Gratitude Meditation Scripts (+ Yoga Poses)

Meditation, derived from the Latin word ‘meditatio’ meaning “to think, ponder, and contemplate”, is a conscious state of self-awareness, self-reflection, and self-expression. Meditation is a [...]

Positive Daily Affirmations: Is There Science Behind It?

Self-help books often promote the power of positive daily affirmations. You, me, and almost everybody in the 21st century have heard of them. But if [...]

3 Mindfulness Exercises Pack (PDF)