Land of Bliss Dechen Choling means “Land of Bliss”. This is where I had the pleasure of staying for a week on a Writing and Meditation Retreat at the Shambhala Buddhist Meditation Center in the forests and hills of Limoges, France. My sister, who is Buddhist and practices the Shambhala tradition (a tradition of meditation […]
Autism — how meditation can help
Meditation has been used for centuries to still the mind and help people find inner peace, tranquillity, and a greater connection with their deeper selves. The health benefits of regular practice for the general population of all ages are also well-known, but could people with autism be helped by it? Recent research in this area […]
The city and mindfulness
Beside my bed I have a set of prayer beads that I bought when I was in Rishikesh in northern region of India on an environmental project along the Ganges. The beads are called japa mala, and they are meant for meditation. Whenever I look at them it invokes silence, solitude and calm. It sits there […]
7 mind blowing self development books to read before you turn 30
Over the last 10 years I’ve been an avid read of self development books covering all topics from relationships to spirituality and meditation. I actually put off writing this article for a long time because I kept and continue to find books that really blow my mind. So, in no particular order, here’s my list […]
Teaching 1-1 meditation Skype sessions
Today I’ll be teaching (for free to practise) my first meditation 1-1 Skype session which to tell you the truth, I’m feeling slightly nervous about. For one, despite the fact that I’ve been practising yoga for approximately 10 years and meditation for four, I still feel like there’s a lot I don’t know. Plus, just […]
Meditation and creativity interview with Darius Lukas
I recently met up with writer, theatre director, and owner of the creativity and remarkable living website Let’s Sandbox, to talk about creativity, meditation and spirituality. Here’s the interview: You say that you’ve just started meditating. What intrigued you or inspired you to start meditating in the first place? When you live in London where life […]
Meditation and productivity interview with Chris Bailey
The other day, I interviewed Chris Bailey from A Year of Productivity about meditation and its relationship with productivity. Starting on 1 May 2013, Chris has explored, experimented with and written about productivity from every angle and will continue to do so until 1 May 2014. From watching 296 TED talks in one week, immersing himself […]
Meditation exercise for distracted, thought filled minds
This meditation exercise is for anyone who struggles to concentrate, focus or stay patient with other people or in day to day life. You might also find this exercise useful if you’ve tried meditating before but found it difficult not to concentrate on your thoughts and outside distractions. If you live in a city, this […]
Why meditate? 10 mind blowing benefits of mindfulness & meditation
What are the benefits of mindfulness and meditation? “The brain is capable of being trained and physically modified in ways that few people can possibly imagine.” Inside Meditation We’ve got to a point where science is able to prove what long term meditators have known for centuries — that the benefits of mindfuness and meditation […]
Finding the right ashram in India for yoga and meditation
If you’re into yoga and meditation and you’d like to practise in India, then the process of finding the right teacher, guru or ashram in India can be a daunting process. Do you choose an ashram in India before you go or wait until you arrive in India? When does an ashram become a cult? […]
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