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The Personal Benefits of Meditation and Yoga

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  There would be little point in practicing meditation if it had no benefits, but from my own limited experience, the benefits of meditation are numerous. I can only imagine what benefits will be obtained by those who have practiced meditation more regularly, and with more expertise, over a longer number of years, than I have. Before listing some of my own personal benefits, those that have been clear to me through experience, let us just consider meditation itself. Meditation is a powerful spiritual practice, and the regular act of meditation can help a great deal in one's spiritual development. Through the practice of meditation, the person meditating is able to focus on each part of his or her body, something I learnt in my first yoga lesson. Simply by doing this, a great level of relaxation can be achieved, which has the potential in providing many health benefits  signs of deep meditation . Meditation has been used since ancient times, especially in Eastern cultures, whic...

What is the Difference Between Meditation and Visualization?

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  Many people see these processes of visualization and meditation as the same thing. How often will we go sit in a quiet place and meditate? But do we really do what meditation is intended for? Visualization is an active process. It is something we constantly do whether we are aware of it or not. I want to talk about the differences in visualization and meditation and how they both can be an aid in helping us to manifest the lives that we so richly desire and deserve  abraham hicks meditation music . Think of our minds as a body of water I want to start of with an analogy to explain the difference and benefits of meditation and visualization. We can think of our thoughts as a body of water. Normally ur thoughts are the equivalent of a raging out of control White Water River. The kind of river that you would go on when you want to have the adventure of being tossed around too and fro. The river just goes where it wishes and without direction or intent. When we us visualization ...

How Studio Art Exploration for Adults Can Lead to Personal Growth

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  Create images to make decisions. Discover the benefits of creating images to clarify feelings and thoughts in the present moment. Create feelings of joy and relief by actively experiencing the creative process. Art Therapy can assist an individual in personal growth and discovery. Art therapy groups can facilitate social skills and provide a compassionate space for the development of interpersonal skills. Art therapists are qualified to recognize the needs of an individual and offer specific materials to create original works of art while experiencing an artistic process  meditation art therapy . Discover the calming effects of using pastels on paper while listening to relaxation music in a quiet setting, explore guided imagery and breathing techniques and create a vision board of wishes for the future. Discover the effects of making art using mixed-media techniques. Experience the benefits of releasing your imagination while creating small works of art. Transitioning by Usi...

3 Reasons to Use a Self-Healing Meditation

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  Do you want to take control of your health? Join the club! Many people are actively changing their lifestyles for the better, to boost their health and reduce their dependence on the medical establishment, and for many, self-healing meditation plays an important role in this process. Here we'll take a look at some of the reasons why meditating for better health is a great thing to do  cell healing meditation . Firstly, it makes sense because the mind and body are inextricably connected, and your mental state exerts a huge influence over your physical health. Sure, most people depend on drugs and surgery to deal with illness; after all, this approach has the backing of science, and is what just about everybody does. But the fact remains that while such interventions can useful or even essential in some cases, true healing comes from within, and we're all much more powerful than conventional medicine would have us believe. The existence of people who have overcome serious illn...