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Running After A Thing Called the Mind: A Meditator’s Guide
Everthing’s perfect. The room is quiet, devices are on silent mood and you’re easing into the lotus posture, ready to get into the world of meditation. A dim memory of a bill payment looms up, out of nowhere. Was it due today? No wait, it’s not until four ... -
I Meditate Africa: An Antidote to Terrorism
“Violence ends where love begins”. – Gurudev And it is well known that meditation brings more love in people’s lives. While counter terrorism operations and other security enforcement measures will continue at one level, the benefits of meditation should ... -
I Meditate Africa: Spirit of Volunteerism
“We come to realize that the true measure of our lives is not how much we have gained for ourselves, but how much we have given." – Gurudev. This is most likely the reason to why in this fast paced word, despite busy schdules, more and more young an ... -
Meditation connects body, mind & spirit to increase productivity
The pressures at work can be endless. It can be meeting deadlines or dealing with clients or challenging colleagues. Add to this list overtime issues, and the pressure to increase productivity. There is a need to make the most of your skills. You also hav ... -
The Science of Being a Happy You
#SudarshanKriya for a Happier, Healthier You You can combine your meditation with the Sudarshan Kriya, taught in The Art of Living’s Happiness Program. Studies show that prolactin- the happiness hormone- significantly increases from the very first session ... -
Meditation at work: The best stress buster
How often have you been told to meditate to be more effective, relaxed and focussed at work? How many times have you put it off quoting lack of time? Read the following statistic to understand the truth regarding the time element that was gnawing at you a ... -
These 4 tips can help you improve your focus
An artiste, a working professional, a student or a sportsman, irrespective of your field of expertise, your performance and ability to learn new things will ultimately depend on your ability to focus. There comes a time when focusing turns into a task. Th ... -
5 Ways to Make Meditation More Fun
Yes, we’ve heard a lot about meditation. And yes, its an important practice in our daily lives. I know, I know - it must be done daily to experience the benefits more. Yet, sitting everyday for twenty minutes with eyes shut is a little tough and as I’d li ... -
Start your day better with these 6 simple tips
Good morning. This is my favorite greeting to start the day. I have always loved the morning sunshine and I want to make an honest confession here. I am someone who loves waking up early, opening the curtains and gaze out at the sunlight. And yes, on some ... -
The 1-2-3 Of Meditation
Have you noticed yourself when you’re ‘pinging’ your friend on the phone? Your fingers just fly off the keypad and before you know it, you’ve written your thoughts real-time. Texting someone on your smartphone is almost like a reflex action. 1,2,3 and you ...
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