Spirituality

World Meditation Day: Celebrating Mindfulness and Inner Peace on December 21st in India

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December 21st, 2024: Meditation, a practice that dates back thousands of years, has evolved into one of the most popular tools for enhancing mental well-being and achieving inner peace. In recognition of its profound benefits on individuals and society, the United Nations (UN) has designated December 21st as World Meditation Day to encourage people around […]

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Breaking Free: Understanding and Managing the Freeze Response

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-Deva Narayan Though the fight-or-flight response is very popular, the freeze response is quite inconspicuous yet vital in dangerous situations. The fight-or-flight response being well known makes the freeze response just as beneficial for a person’s mental and physical health. Recognizing what the freeze response is, why it occurs, and how to manage it can […]

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Unlocking the Healing Power of Mantras: The Science Behind Sanskrit’s Sacred Sounds

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-Deva Narayan Mantras, rhythmic phrases chanted or sung, have been an integral part of spiritual and healing practices across various cultures for millennia. Often associated with Eastern traditions, particularly Hinduism and Buddhism, mantras are believed to hold mystical powers that promote healing, focus, and spiritual growth. However, modern science is beginning to uncover how mantras […]

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Meditation: The Key to The Mind

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By Surya Pillai, Sub-editor, Shreyas Webmedia Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Meditation, despite being an ancient human tradition, has garnered lots of recent attention. Findings from basic science, population studies, and laboratory research suggest strong ways in which a mindful meditation practice can improve human health, by causing changes in the brain and body. This article reviews […]

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Kindling Serenity: A Guide to Flame Meditation

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  -Surya Pillai 6th April 2024: The skill of clearing the mind and focusing absolute concentration on a single thought has been given great importance in many cultures, whether it be of the Buddhist monks or the Japanese samurai. Concentrating on a single item is incredibly harder than it looks at first glance, for the […]

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Exploring a Variety of Guided Meditation Resources for Mindful Living

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14 March: Mindful living practices like meditation can be a powerful tool for reducing stress, improving focus, and cultivating inner peace. There’s a wealth of guided meditation resources available to suit different preferences and experience levels.  A breakdown to help you explore: Free Online Resources: Mindful.org: This website offers a great starting point with free […]