Joomla! site syndication http://whymeditate.com 2008-07-05T05:18:37+01:00 http://whymeditate.com http://whymeditate.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png text/html 2004-06-12T11:54:06+01:00 http://whymeditate.com http://whymeditate.com/Meditation/Learn_to_meditate/Why_Meditate?_Here%27s_why..html Meditation has been growing in popularity in the West, and studies have shown that it has many benefits. These include stress reduction, which can lower the chance of high blood pressure, stroke and heart attack; providing a break in the day, thus refreshing the meditator who then has renewed energy and attention to put to whatever tasks may be at hand; interrupting a person's chronic patterns of thought, some of which are quite negative and not good for overall health and productivity; and bringing a person's attention more to the present day so that he or she can enjoy what's happening now more instead of being stuck worrying about past problems. These are just some of the benefits meditation can have. text/html 2004-08-09T08:30:34+01:00 http://whymeditate.com http://whymeditate.com/Meditating/relaxation/Meditation_Techniques.html Meditation refers to a state where your body and mind are consciously relaxed and focused. Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more positive outlook in life.Meditation is most commonly associated with monks, mystics and other spiritual disciplines. However, you don’t have to be a monk or mystic to enjoy its benefits. And you don’t even have to be in a special place to practice it. You could even try it in your own living room! text/html 2004-08-09T08:30:34+01:00 http://whymeditate.com http://whymeditate.com/Meditating/relaxation/Meditation_and_Anxiety.html Anxiety can afflict anyone at any time, and in some circumstances, is a healthy response to what is going on around them. It is normal to feel anxious before a sport competition or an exam - helping us to focus or prepare for the task at hand. It is normal for a parent to worry about their teenage son or daughter who has not come home after midnight, but not normal if they become anxious each time the teenager leaves the house. Anxiety cures - both allopathic and homeopathic- are available by either doctors or herbalists, and some are available in your local drugstore or whole foods shop. text/html 2004-08-09T08:30:34+01:00 http://whymeditate.com http://whymeditate.com/Meditating/relaxation/Meditation_Aids.html One of the best ways to reduce stress is to keep your self in tune with nature. Using meditation alone is not always enough. While the power of the mind is quite magnificent we sometimes need a little help getting in touch with the natural, healing world around us. Using water sounds is a wonderful way to bridge the gap between your stress-filled day at the office followed by the torturous commute back home in noisy traffic and smoke-filled highways and your personal sanctuary.