The Onemind Meditation Podcast With Morgan Dix: Meditation | Mindfulness | Health

Do you know how to practice mantra meditation? It’s a lot easier than you might think. However, there are a few things you need to understand before you get started. First, you need to know the different between free and focused awareness. Then, you need to know where to put your attention while you’re chanting. […] The post OM067: How To Practice Mantra Meditation appeared first on About Meditation.

What is a mindful pregnancy and why is it important? Pregnancy is such a blessing, heralding new life and the miracle of creation. But it s also a time of tremendous stress. That stress, if left unchecked, is potentially dangerous for both mum and baby. So how can you mitigate stress and cultivate a mindful mindset during pregnancy […] The post OM066: Mindful Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum appeared first on About Meditation.

What does a mindful approach to pregnancy look like and why is it important? Pregnancy is such a blessing, heralding new life and the miracle of creation. But it’s also a time of tremendous stress. That stress, if left unchecked, is potentially dangerous for both mum and baby. So how can you mitigate stress and cultivate a […] The post OM065: From Islam To Enlightenment And Back Again (Mindfulness And Pregnancy Series) appeared first on About Meditation.

What is Vipassana meditation and how do you practice it? According to many, Vipassana meditation is the actual practice that gave rise to the Buddha’s enlightenment over two and a half thousand years ago. Today, Vipassana is considered one of the most popular forms of Buddhist meditation. In the West, it was popularized by contemporary American […] The post OM064: How To Practice Vipassana Meditation appeared first on About Meditation.

What is flow? According to Dr. Greg Cartin, a sport psychology consultant who works with professional athletes, artists, and performers, it s a unique intersection of skill and challenge where the challenge at hand is just a hair more demanding than our actual skill level. These are the conditions that give rise to flow states, when […] The post OM063: The Science & Psychology Of Flow States appeared first on About Meditation.

By penetrating very deeply the present moment, the past and future fall away, and you become free. Fear is the demon that prevents us from letting go of the past and the future, that in turn, keeps us from spontaneously plunging into the present. ~ Joe Gifford A 95 Year Old Yogi Do you fear […] The post OM062: 95 Year Old Yogi On The Joys of Life, Death, & Meditation appeared first on About Meditation.

What is the difference between meditation and mindfulness? Recently I joined fellow meditator and Showrunner Harry Duran, the host of Podcast Junkies, to discuss this question and much more. It was an honor to join Harry on his show. We explore the importance of meditation teachers and mentors, the power of going on silent retreat, […] The post OM061: The Real Reason I Started Meditating appeared first on About Meditation.

If you haven’t listened to part 1 of this special 2-part series on Sufi Meditation with About Meditation cofounder Tom Bershad, please start here. What is Sufi meditation and how do you practice it? Aboutmeditation.com cofounder Tom Bershad has practiced the Sufi Way for over two decades. Tom started meditating as a young man when he […] The post OM060: Visiting Rumi’s Tomb & The Sufi Way (Part 2) appeared first on About Meditation.

What is Sufi meditation and how do you practice it? Aboutmeditation.com cofounder Tom Bershad has practiced the Sufi Way for over two decades. Tom started meditating as a young man when he formally took up Transcendental Meditation (TM) in the early ’70s. Now, over 40 years later, he’s logged thousands of hours of meditation. But for […] The post OM059: How To Practice Sufi Meditation (Part 1) appeared first on About Meditation.

Gibran Rivera is an internationally renowned master facilitator who has devoted his life to the development of leaders and organizational transformation. Recently, he completed an inspired run of 100 days of meditation. In truth, that’s not all that strange for Gibran. He’s walked a meditation-based spiritual path for more than a decade. Instead, what’s interesting is […] The post OM058: 100 Days Of Meditation With Gibran Rivera appeared first on About Meditation.

A New York Times reporter reveals what business leaders around the country are already discovering: meditation may be the key to fostering a happier, more productive workplace. The post OM057: David Gelles, NYT Reporter and Author of Mindful Work appeared first on About Meditation.

Guided Meditation For Stress Relief This episode of the OneMind Meditation Podcast is an abbreviated version of our last episode which addressed the stress associated with the US presidential election. Several of you requested an abbreviated version of that guided meditation, without the prelude and commentary. So this guided meditation for stress and relaxation will ground […] The post OM056: Guided Meditation For Stress Relief appeared first on About Meditation.

Does the election cycle stress you out? The other day, I was scrolling through social media, and every other post was about the U.S. presidential election. And as you can imagine, most of it was polarizing and vitriolic. The deeper I got into it, the more angry and stressed out I felt. It seemed to […] The post OM055: Guided Meditation For Election Stress appeared first on About Meditation.

Practice makes perfect. It’s an old adage we all know too well. But what does it mean in the context of meditation? If you pan back and look at all the major breakthroughs in art, science, spirituality, and other fields, you’ll discover practitioners who’ve invested thousands of hours of hard work. Often that work is […] The post OM054: Why Practice Makes Perfect In Meditation (What would Jimi Hendrix say?) appeared first on About Meditation.

Can technology really help you meditate? What if there was a piece of hardware that actually let you know when you’re mind is wandering? And in doing so, helped you bring it back to center. Well, it’s not sci-fi and you don’t have to wait. The technology to do this exists. In fact, it’s been around for […] The post OM053: Exploring MUSE The Brain Sensing Headband with Ariel Garten appeared first on About Meditation.

Do you ever struggle to get to sleep? Finding the right guided meditation for deep sleep isn’t always easy. In this guided meditation designed to help you fall into a refreshing slumber we focus on relaxing and letting go of the past. Is Insomnia An Epidemic? If you struggle with insomnia or just logging a sound night of […] The post OM052: Guided Meditation For Deep Sleep appeared first on About Meditation.

How do you nurture mindful relationships? And what is a mindful relationship anyways? Every adult who’s had an intimate partner knows that healthy relationships take work and a lot of practice. They’re like a a garden. You can’t take it for granted. If you tend it carefully, mind the bad weather, and nurture it over […] The post OM051: How To Nurture Mindful Relationships appeared first on About Meditation.

Middle school and meditation. Sounds a little like oil and water to me. Focus, stillness, relaxation, and equanimity aren’t the first things that spring to mind when you think of adolescents launching into puberty. It is, after all, the greatest physical, mental, and emotional transformation of their young lives. But maybe we need to look at it differently? Maybe […] The post OM050: Teaching Meditation To Middle Schoolers With Ross Robertson appeared first on About Meditation.

How often do you need to meditate? To advance in your practice, should you meditate every day? This is the question that we explore in this episode of the OneMind Meditation podcast. Why We Struggle With A Daily Practice Let’s start with the perennial problem. A lot of people feel guilty because they start meditating and then […] The post OM049: Should You Meditate Every Day? appeared first on About Meditation.

What happens when you find that you aren’t actually living your own life? When you’re there, but not there? When the perfect Molotov cocktail of stress, ambition, and an ego-infused corporate culture drive you to physical breakdown. Because, it happens more than you might think. In this episode of the OneMind Meditation podcast, we explore […] The post OM048: The Journey From Chronic Stress To Mindful Presence appeared first on About Meditation.