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5 simple rules to correct your meditation practice

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says, “Meditation is an art of doing nothing and letting go.” Only when one is effortless and the mind is relaxed can it let go of worries and impressions. Meditation is a personal journey that is necessary for a peaceful an ...

A-Z Reasons to Meditate

Today, if you want to be happy and peaceful, meditation is a necessity. Here are A-Z reasons why you should meditate as shared by meditators. A- Awareness Meditation is complete awareness. It can happen every moment but it has to start with eyes closed! V ...

Answered: 7 most frequently asked questions about meditation

“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. ...

Popular, smart, talented: Recipe for a perfect college life

I was sitting in the Café next to my old college, sipping cappucino, when my attention was drawn to an intense conversation between two young girls I recognized as my juniors. Anisha: You have a dance competition coming up, so instead of practicing togeth ...

Meditation for caregivers

It Takes Courage to Care with a Smile Vijaya and Natrajan had the picture-perfect marriage till Vijaya was diagnosed with cancer. Hearing the news, I braced myself before meeting them. I pictured them with faces pinched with sadness and uncertainty, quest ...

Meditation for women: Take a break housewives!

Om Shanti to Home Shanti 6 am – time to wake up; 7 am – getting kid ready for school; 8 am – making breakfast; 10 am – finishing household chores; 12 noon – making lunch... Does this routine sound more or less familiar? It might to many of us housewives f ...

WHAT IS FEAR?

Fear is nothing but love upside down. Think about it: what are you scared of? Something that you don’t like or something unknown to you, isn’t it? For instance, if you are scared of not being able to finish your work on time, it’s because you prob ...

Meditation for a Travel Bug

There are two kinds of people in this world. One, for whom traveling is a passion and a lot of fun. Exploring new places, tasting different foods, discovering new cultures – they are simply smitten by the travel bug! And then there’s another category of p ...

How to reduce anger

If you are troubled by the way your anger controls you rather than the other way around, there’s help at hand. But first, let’s get to know more about anger and its effects. What is anger? Anger is defined as “a normal, usually healthy, human emotion.” Af ...

8 Success Meditation Mantras for Women Entrepreneurs

If you are a woman entrepreneur looking for more success and better results, here's a secret tool that will help you get there. Meditation- one of the key management skills today. Here are a few quick mantras to help you. Women today are independent, ...