The number one challenge with meditation is “consistency”. In this post, I am going to share specific meditation instructions for beginners which would help them in setting a strong foundation when it comes to making meditation a daily habit. Most people fail at meditation because they have wrong notions/ideas about meditation. I have seen a …
Life often throws you in situations that make you agitated, confused, and lost. Did you know at such times you can practice a specific Buddhist meditation that shows you how to deal with reality? I am referring to “Mahamudra Meditation”. I am not sure if you have heard about this before. In this post, you …
Buddhism has caught my attention for the past few weeks. I have been reading about the origin of Buddhism, the teachings of the buddha, and its practices. In my last post, I wrote about nurturing the Buddha Nature that secretly resides within you. In this post, I shall attempt to explain the foundations of the …
These days I have been reading about Gautama Buddha, his teachings, and the Buddhism practice. What has caught my attention recently is the term “Buddha Nature” and its presence in each of us. In this post, I will be discussing What is the buddha nature and how to become a bodhisattva (a person who enlightens himself …
Did you know why mouth breathing is bad? Mouthbreathers are habituated to inhale and exhale using their mouth instead of the nose. The human body is capable of inhaling and exhaling air through the nose and mouth however the way you breathe has an impact on your health. The proper way to breathe is through …
Did you know that you possess a free and powerful tool that can be used to manage your stress? If you are wondering what this free tool is – It’s your ‘Breath’. Taking a few moments daily to practice some deep breathing exercises can drastically improve your overall well-being. In this post, you will discover …
If you are having a stressful day and are looking for a shortcut to quiet your mind and experience some quiet peaceful moments then you should try alternate nostril breathing technique. It is a simple yet powerful breathing practice to calm your buzzing mind. In this post, you will discover, what is alternate nostril breathing …
Do you breathe normally or do you breathe mindfully? When I asked my friend this question, she said “Do we have to apply our mind to breathe?” When I said “Yes” she had a puzzled look on her face and asked me “What is mindful breathing?”. She further enquired, isn’t “Normal Breathing” and “Mindful Breathing” …
Do you know your respiratory rate i.e. the number of breaths you take per minute? The average adult usually takes between 12 – 20 breaths per minute. Are you wondering how many breaths you take per minute? To know this, you need to first understand what is shallow breathing? As per Wikipedia, Shallow breathing is …
I was discussing with my friend on the topic of power of breathing and it was then she asked me “What is Belly Breathing”. She told me no one teaches us how to breathe, breathing is automatic function of the body to keep us alive. I asked her Did you know that we all have …
Let me guess – You are on this page because of two reasons. One of them is you are either wondering “What is Buteyko Breathing?” or probably you have come across terms like “Buteyko Method” or “Buteyko Breathing” and are seeking more clarity in terms of what exactly is this breathing technique and how to …
When was the last time you took a deep breath? I guess…probably at the end of a long tiring day or you don’t even remember…Right? So what is deep breathing and why it is important? Deep breathing also called diaphragmatic breathing is essentially a breathing technique used by many to relax tense muscles and ease …
Yogic breathing is a fundamental practice in the study of yoga and is aimed at increasing vital energy in the body and mind. In this post, we shall see “What is Yogic Breathing” and how we can re-program your natural breathing process to enhance the quantity and quality of prana i.e. life force. Yogic breathing …
Have you come across times in life when it becomes nearly impossible to be peaceful and happy? Do you think that it is impossible to cultivate inner peace and a sense of fulfillment in today’s world? If you have answered “yes” for above questions, then you are like me. It is true that we live …
Have you come across terms like Tao or Taoism? I remember when I heard about Taoism for the first time, the first thought that crossed my mind -“Is this some Chinese tradition”. It was much later in life when my interest grew in meditation and its practices, I started researching more about Taoism and finding …
Have you ever come across a situation where you find yourself “Helpless”? Let me give you two scenarios to elaborate my point. Scenario 1: Your close friend or a family member is going through a hard time or is suffering in pain and you want to help them however find yourself stuck with your own …
Dalai Lama once said “If you want to be happy, practice compassion. If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries”. Did you notice, If you carefully read the above lines you will have the answer to a ‘universal question’ which you, me and the entire mankind have …
The other day I had been to a social gathering wherein I got an opportunity to speak to a group of millennial’s about meditation. I was impressed to know that majority of them knew the benefits of meditation, some said we practice meditation and it is a great stress buster. When I asked them “Do …
Let me guess – You are on this page because of two reasons. One of them is you are either wondering “What is Kasina Meditation?” or probably you have come across this term “Kasina Mediation” and looking for more clarity in terms of how to practice it? Give me five minutes and you will have …
My friend once asked me – Does Autosuggestion Work? I said ‘Yes’ it works. She replied, so if I keep saying “I am rich” for the next 30 days will I become rich? What do you think, will she become rich? What would you reply to her? I said ‘No’ – She got irritated and …