"Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak." Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati

A Commuting Meditation: Why you need one. A crazy morning driving in traffic, on the bus, or on the subway can quickly set up your whole day in a way that you’re not happy with. So, you are off-balance what now? Commuting meditation, have you ever considered meditating during your commute? Don’t focus on the things that have just happened to you. You will further set up your day by stressing over what the rest of the day may bring.Take a deep breath, yes, a deep breath, your whole life is conne...

Meditation for seniors using mindfulness techniques may help elders find inner peace and improve memory with daily practice. Since meditation is a mental exercise that trains the mind to remain focused and aware of “drifting” into unwanted thought patterns, meditating regularly can actually improve a senior’s cognitive abilities involving concentration, memory, and attention. Research indicates that mindfulness for the elderly is an encouraging intervention that is well worth introducing. It is ...

Mindfulness meditation for kids at each developmental stage can help reduce anxiety and promote happiness at school and at home. Mindfulness meditation for kids and mindfulness, in general, is a simple meditation technique that emphasizes paying attention to the present moment in an accepting, nonjudgmental manner and has emerged as a popular mainstream practice in recent decades. It is being taught to executives at corporations, athletes in the locker room, and increasingly, to children both a...

A driving meditation? Say what? After reading that title, you may be thinking, "Meditating while driving? That's crazy!" You are probably envisioning someone trying to drive a vehicle with their eyes closed, seated in the lotus position, chanting mantras, and forming appropriate mudras with their hands. That is the typical experience most people associate with the word "meditation." Driving meditation, also called mindful driving, is an entirely different practice. Many types of meditation simp...