“In the East they say suffering is avoidable and not necessary. Life is bliss! You know why? This is because wisdom, yoga and meditation are ways to avoid suffering which has not yet come.” – Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
A dynamic Art of Living teacher, Pooja Tolani, has spent the last 12 years travelling across different countries conducting various Art of Living courses and bringing peace of mind to thousands of people. Her travels have taken her from Nagaland, where she strived to change the hearts of Naga militants, to North America, where she has worked with a number of ministries, government officials, and agencies to reach out to different sections of society.
Pooja: I think it’s time people realized that a change they make within themselves is the first step towards a change for the society.
Meditation is not an act; it is the art of doing nothing! The rest in meditation is deeper than the deepest sleep that you can ever have.
When the mind becomes free from agitation, becomes calm and serene and is at peace, meditation happens.
A dynamic Art of Living teacher who has spent the last 15 years teaching the Art of Living courses in South Africa, as well as a stalwart teacher, travelling and setting up Art of Living centers in different parts of Africa. This same dynamic teacher has now initiated a global peace initiative for Africa, by Africa, and on Africa Day (May 25th).
Every athlete would agree that energy is a key ingredient to success in sport. Food, restful sleep, breath and meditation are the four sources of energy.
The amount of energy gained from meditation is greater than that from sleep with 20 minutes of meditation equal to 8 hours of deep sleep. Meditation is probably the most powerful technique known to relieve stress and anxiety and restore health. Here are 8 steps to get you started on a meditation program that can support your sport and your life.
Lying down in bed, tossing from one side to the other, waiting for sleep? Wondering if there could be a way to effortlessly fall asleep?
Well, there is a simple secret to peaceful sleep. Include the practice of meditation in your life and see things turning around!
But before this, it would be a good idea to identify the cause of poor sleep. It could be anything, from stress due to overwork, illness, diet, poor sleep habits, emotional distress, or simply sensitivity to noise.
Are you a woman who really enjoys the experience of meditation finds it difficult to incorporate into your daily routine? Maybe you’re juggling work with raising kids, or perhaps you have young children who are very demanding. If you’re a homemaker, perhaps your relationship, household and parental duties seem to leave little time for anything else.
These tips are designed to initiate some gentle shifts in your life so you can make meditation a regular part of your routine smoothly and easily.
This is continued from 'Can't Stick to Your Meditation Practice? (Part-1)'
It is better not to keep changing techniques. We suggest practising either Sahaj Samadhi Meditation or Hari Om meditation. However, if you really like one of the other guided meditations from Sri Sri Ravi Shankar then by all means practise that.
Want to buy a gift for your meditator friend and at a loss for ideas?
Here are some suggestions that may help. They range in price from a small investment to a major commitment.
All too often the gifts we give or receive end up not being particularly significant or useful to the recipient. But a carefully chosen meditation-related gift has the potential to be really special to both the receiver and the giver for a long time.
So choose with both your heart and head something that will bring lasting joy.
The secret to weight loss is in getting your act right. We tend to find the solution to weight loss in those pills or bottles and the latest crazy diets too. But the truth lies in the fact that there is no other alternative to hard work, torching those unwanted calories in a way which is easy on your body and its fun too. For that you need to set your mind set right. For the mind is where it all starts. If you are here then we assume that you mean serious business and honestly looking for an answer to weight loss.
In the stillness of winter, meditate to rediscover the power of inner stillness
Winter is the time to get cosy and celebrate with your family, whether it is Christmas, New Year, or just a family get together. But sometimes, small things like a sore throat, cough, and body stiffness can bother us or the stillness of winter can make you feel dull.
Here we offer you some simple yet effective tips that can lighten your spirits in this cold season.
It describes the journey from sound to silence, from outward to inward. A short guided meditation which takes you on a journey into the ocean of self. End result: -Rejuvenated you.
Note - It's nice to keep your eyes closed during the meditation. At the end of the meditation, you will be given an instruction to open your eyes.
