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Opiates and Meditation

Posted on May 10th, 2010

I previously talked about meditation within my yoga articles, however this article is about meditation, its effects and how it can help calm the mind.
 You may think of meditation for spiritually minded people only, but it is so much more than most people believe.
 The word ‘meditation’ is really only a generic statement that gives us [...]

Well-Being though the Art of Yoga and Meditation 5

Posted on March 22nd, 2010

Well-Being though the Art of Yoga and Meditation 5
You know how you secretly dream of things but never really admit it to yourself, let alone anyone else? One of my secret dreams was to have a beautiful rustic house with stunning views and privacy with a pool and a work studio.
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I had learnt about a [...]

Well-Being though the Art of Yoga and Meditation 4

Posted on March 22nd, 2010

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Well-Being though the Art of Yoga and Meditation 4
 

Have you ever noticed how it is so easy to moan about things?
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I think there is an international need to moan, don’t ask me why, but have you ever noticed how everyone moans about the weather.
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Not long ago, someone was complaining to me about the rain, he [...]

Well-Being though the Art of Yoga and Meditation 3

Posted on March 22nd, 2010

Well-Being though the Art of Yoga and Meditation 3
I have changed in so many ways I never knew were possible thanks to yoga and meditation.Â
Over time my flexibility improved and I could do things like put on my own shoes and enjoy laying in a hot bath again.
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During the night I used to be in [...]

Well-Being through the Art of Yoga and Meditation 2

Posted on February 24th, 2010

Well-Being through the Art of Yoga and Meditation 2
One of the greatest and most helpful techniques I have found is the form of meditation called Mindfulness.  It simple means being in the moment and that is more difficult then it sounds.
At first I found it very difficult and to be honest, a bit boring but [...]

Well-Being through the Art of Yoga and Meditation

Posted on February 23rd, 2010

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Well-Being through the Art of Yoga and Meditation
I am passionate about yoga and meditation because it helped and continues to help me live a wonderful quality of life.
I used to be terribly depressed because I was in constant chronic pain due to acid reflex, IBS, migraine and arthritis.  The problems with my stomach controlled what [...]

Hot Power Yoga

Posted on February 17th, 2010

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Welcome to Hot Power Yoga by Linda R Halbert BA of Olive Branch Retreats.
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Yoga can change you, reduce stress and help you regardless of your age or fitness level.
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In our retreat program we integrate, breath and movement with intensive relaxation techniques.
Aiming to build suppleness, strength and improve general fitness in mind and body.
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The [...]

TAKE THE EMOTION OUT OF SPENDING

Posted on February 9th, 2010

TAKE THE EMOTION OUT OF SPENDING
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During the economic boom of the past 10 to 15 years I’ve watch many people make large amounts of money only to see it run through their fingers like water out of a sieve. Making money is only half the equitation, being able to save a portion of it is [...]

Stress

Posted on December 29th, 2009

You probably experience unpleasant feelings when you’re overworked or under pressure, these feeling are often described as being stressed out.
When you experience these daily chronic lifestyle stresses, you can be effected in many adverse way’s..
They can affect your thinking, concentration and even your behavior as well as your emotional and physical health.
Often stress builds up [...]

The Power of a Positive Mental Attitude

Posted on December 29th, 2009

Most of us think we know the importance of a positive mental attitude, an attitude of mental toughness to get us through the hard times. Most of us will never have to put it to the test the way Gary Faris did. Gary was a Life Coach in California back in the 80’s, long before [...]

From Guilt to Confidence

Posted on December 19th, 2009

One thing that holds us back is feeling guilt.
Personally, I don’t believe there are very many things in life to feel guilty about. If you are honestly trying to do your best, why feel guilty?  Guilt saps our strength and our power. Allowing others to make us feel guilty is not productive. It is usually [...]