Category: SELF-CARE
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HOW DIFFERENT MEDITATION TYPES CHANGE OUR BRAINS
Neuroimaging studies have illuminated the unique impact of various meditation practices on neural activity. Notably, focused attention meditation (FAM) and loving kindness meditation (LKM) yield distinct alterations in brain function, each with its own intriguing implications. FAM centers on concentrating attention on an object or bodily sensation to achieve a clear, undistracted state. Long-term practice…
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4 BODY MOVEMENTS TO GET EMOTIONALLY UNSTUCK
STOMPING & PUNCHING: When you feel angry, powerless or have low self-confidence. Make sure to tense your arms and make a fist with your hands. It is as if you are pushing down all that negative energy. HIP CIRCLES & SWIRLS: When you experience a creative block, feel stuck in your head, or when feeling…
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CHEST OPENER EXERCISES
CHEST OPENER FOR BEGINNERS 1- Standing up or sitting (straight back), hold both arms in front of you, palm facing palm. Close your eyes. 2- Inhale deeply, draw your arms out and back and exhale slowly. Engage your abdominal muscles to maintain the posture and protect your back. Note: You should not feel any pain…
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MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
When we are mindful, we are more aware of our physical sensations, thoughts and feelings without getting lost in them. Rather, we perceive them for what they are. Mindfulness is based on the Buddhist meditation technique Vipassana. When we practice Vipassana we observe the world via the senses, which reduces ruminating thoughts and provides a…
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ZEN WALKING MEDITATION
When we do this, we walk slowly while meditating on the movement of the legs. The key is to be conscious of the complete movement of the legs and feet. Research shows that Zen Walking reduces anxiety and depression. When you reach the end of your path, turn around and repeat as many times as…
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BREATHING MEDITATION
TIME: 5 min to start, but you may increase time as you feel more comfortable with the practice. Set a timer (alarm) to avoid checking the time during your practice. POSITION: Seated on a chair, bed, cushion, or on the floor. Back upright (leaning on the wall or the back of a chair is helpful…