The Surprising Physiology of Meditation
The Surprising Physiology of Meditation. I’m a meditation teacher. Which means that one of the biggest misperceptions I have to overcome is that meditation is a “mental thing.” It’s not. Meditation affects everything about you. Mind and Body. And the reason
How to Stick to Better Habits
We usually know the things we need to do consistently to be the better, fitter, happier version of ourselves. We also know it can be hard to stick with those habits. Studies show that the most effective way to make positive
Mind + Body Medicine
Meditation is a workout for your brain. That’s what modern science tells us. Daily meditation improves brain function, changes the way the brain is organized, strengthens the corpus callosum (the bridge between your two hemispheres) and other connective networks, and even
Why Does Meditation Improve Your Fitness?
Meditation has been referred to as “fitness for the mind.” So what happens when fitness for the body is paired with fitness for the mind? A recent study shows that combining fitness with meditation can reduce chronic depression by an
Get Into a Workout Flow State
Flow state is a mindset or a mood of effortless and inspired action. Being in flow during a workout can help you not just during the session, but also in practicing gratitude throughout the day, not sweating the small stuff,