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Meditation: A Journey from Sound to Silence

Meditation is one of the finest, natural, and effective ways for an overall holistic living. As an introduction to this ancient practice, which is also one of the means of self-discovery, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar answers four questions about it. Gurud ...

9 natural ways to be free from PCOS

You are bound to go through a roller coaster of emotions. Acne, obesity, hypertension, facial hair, irregular periods, sluggishness, and hair loss make a regular appearance in your life. And let’s not talk about the rising craving for sweets. It is true t ...

Daily Meditation: Q&A On Your Practice

“I used to get agitated at little things around me,” said 25-year-old Suneet, adding, “Over time, I have found myself become more patient. I don’t lose my temper as easily.” He attributes this change to the regular practice of meditation for a few months. ...

Your food is responsible for the quality of your meditation

Food not only nourishes the body but affects the mind and its alertness and awareness. Thus it is important for you to understand your food, your body, and your mind. Our body is like an instrument which needs daily tuning. A perfect instrument is key for ...

How to get rid of karma through meditation

What does karma mean? The literal meaning of karma is action. It is said, strange are the ways of karma. The more you understand it, the more amazed you become. It brings people together and also separates them. It causes some to be weak and some to be st ...

How to enjoy meditation even in noisy places

Meditation is peace-giving and many like to have silence around them when meditating. But only if this world worked as per our likes! Many people, including long-term meditators, still experience irritation when confronted with noise while they are medita ...

Debunked: 10 common myths about meditation

Most common myths about meditation #1. Meditation is concentration Meditation is de-concentration. Concentration is a benefit of meditation. While concentration requires effort, meditation is an absolute relaxation of the mind. Meditation is letting go an ...

8 effective natural remedies for a migraine

A migraine is not just a normal headache. It is unbearably painful and debilitating. Sometimes, the pain is so severe that you cannot work, cannot rest, or you just cannot be. Just one single episode is crippling enough to make you want to put these heada ...

An essential guide to group meditation

There is a power in a group. A group can sustain, uplift, and help survive against the odds. Many people wonder about group meditation. How does it work? Is it good for an individual’s practice? Dr. Prema Seshadri, a meditation expert Dr. Prema Seshadri, ...

Exploring the mind-body connection

Like numerous things in the world, says the ancient Indian Vedic scriptures, the body is a product of the mind. It is the mind that directs every action in the body. Whether it is to pick a fight or to strive for a worthy goal zealously, the first action ...