Simple Tools for Minding the Mind: What To Do When Thoughts Arise During Meditation
How do we become more aware of and manage our thoughts when we’re trying to meditate or experience a few moments of peace? Here...
Andrea WachterA compilation of guides that get you started with your meditation practice.
How do we become more aware of and manage our thoughts when we’re trying to meditate or experience a few moments of peace? Here...
Andrea WachterComfort is a priority in any meditation posture. If the body is uncomfortable, it becomes a distraction. The second priority is a long neutral...
Insight Timer Editorial TeamExplore the history of using singing bowls in meditation as well as research results pointing to the benefits of sound baths. Discover how the...
Isabelle PikörnCongratulations on wanting to start meditating! I know it can be challenging to know how and where to start, especially when your monkey mind...
Dr. Irene CopEven as an experienced yoga practitioner, the idea of beginning a personal practice can seem daunting. Follow the steps below and you’ll be well...
Insight TimerThe quality of our breath reflects the quality of our mind, and vice versa. We use techniques like ujjayi breathing because by stabilizing the...
Isabelle PikörnAre you waking up in the morning with your brain abuzz, anxious thoughts and dream snippets racing through your consciousness, your heart pounding like...
Isabelle PikörnExplore a simple breathing meditation technique that automatically calms down your breath and mind to eventually reach a nurturing state of zen.
Joseph R. RobersonAn upright posture simply isn’t the best shape for everyone all the time. In meditation, what’s important is comfort and alignment of the spine....
Isabelle PikörnBeth Adelson teaches Theravada and Mahayana forms of Buddhist meditation along with Vedic breath practices. In this column, she offers answers and suggests practices...
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