Meditation is one of the most common recommendations for people who are stressed out, tired or in need of some self-care RnR. from mitigating chronic pain to easing the physical symptoms of anxiety, meditation has long been touted as a panacea for the people. In fact, meditation is the fastest-growing health trend in the U.S., […]
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Deep Breathing Exercises
Deep breathing is a type of exercise that makes you aware of your breathing so when you inhale (take in air) through your nose, the breath is long and slow and the air completely fills your lungs. The second part of the exercise is to blow out all of the air from your lungs, nice […]
Don’t buy into the backlash — the science on meditation is clear
Once confined to the lifestyle or health pages, you’re now as likely to read about meditation in the business, sports or entertainment news. And just last week, there was news that the app Calm hit a valuation of $250 million, amid what TechCrunch called “an explosion of interest in mindfulness apps.” So it was no […]
Can Botox Really Help Your Awful Migraines?
Let’s talk migraines: Specifically how freaking incapacitating they can be. As if that familiar migraine pain weren’t enough—you know, that squeezing sensation and brain fogginess—those capital-H Headaches also come with increased sensitivity to light, noise, and smells, and sometimes even nausea and vomiting. And don’t even get me started on those auras. And while about […]
Tyler Wright: The Champion Surfer Talks Meditation And Training
Like most Aussie kids, Tyler Wright grew up in the water. Getting hooked on surfing with her siblings sparked a career that’s – fast-forward to now – seen her score two back-to-back world titles. Not to mention the Female Surfer of the Year gong at this year’s Australian Surfing Awards (her brother Owen was named […]
5 Things Anyone Starting Meditation Needs To Know
Meditation is a practice that has grown in popularity over the last few years, and it’s not hard to see why when you consider the increasingly fast-paced lives we tend to live. “The number one benefit from meditation is deep rest and relaxation,” says Tim Brown, one of Australia’s leading meditation and mindfulness teachers. When […]