In the Vedic tradition, from which Transcendental Meditation originates, the seven states of consciousness represent different levels of human awareness. These states progress from ordinary waking experience to a profound unity with the universe. I’ve simplified this concept to make it easier to understand. The first three states—Waking, Sleeping, and Dreaming—are part of our daily […]
Today is a local Vegan Festival and I’m really looking forward to tucking into some delicious grub. Now I am often asked the importance of following a Plant based diet in terms of our Spiritual Development. Personally I have been Vegan for 6 years now and before that Vegetarian for 8. I found it came […]
With an increasing amount of meditation apps becoming available. We explore the benefits of them and whether they are superior to that of learning with a teacher. Obviously I will attempt to keep my own biases to a minimum 😉 Pro Meditation Apps Meditation Apps are easy to access on our Phone or PC allowing […]
As we all know Meditation has become increasingly popular as a way to reduce stress and enhance overall well-being. However, meditation can also be a powerful tool for becoming a great leader/manager. Here are some ways in which meditation can enhance our leadership skills: Increased Self-Awareness: Meditation helps us become more self-aware by allowing us […]
Tell us about yourself Vanessa? I am an executive coach and mother of 2 grown up children. I’m 54 and live alone. How’s life? Life is complex and beautiful and sometimes challenging. What drew you to meditation in the first place? I wanted an extra resource in my life for my self as I am […]
There are some that believe Meditation should be free and that it should not be charged and I respect their opinion and if they can maintain a regular daily practise through that. Awesome! However when I first started meditating, I didn’t really understand what I was doing and in doing so misinterpreted so much that […]
We cannot stop Jet Lag from happening but we can reduce the effects of it through Meditation Jetlag (also known as Jet Lag Disorder) is a temporary sleep issue that can affect anyone who quickly travels across multiple time zones. It’s where our body (that has its own internal clock called Circadian Rhythms) signals it […]
A question I see pop up in the press from time to time is that Meditation can be harmful. Yes Meditation releases/makes us aware of ourselves and that’s not just happiness and bliss like states but can also be more uncomfortable ones such as anxiety laden and depressive ones too. To think of this as […]
The third Monday of January has been awarded the gloomy title of Blue Monday a combination of post-Christmas blues, cold dark nights and the arrival of unpaid credit card bills. The date is infact a PR stunt that was cleverly calculated Sky Travel that used factors, including: weather conditions, debt level (the difference between debt […]
18 years ago when I first started looking at Meditation as a way for dealing with stress. I must admit I was concerned that whilst I accepted it may help me deal with such levels of discomfort. It may also take away my energy and alround passion for life. This was largely down to my […]