Meditation isn't about the time we sit down with our eyes closed. It's about how that time impacts the rest of our day and our life. While the benefits of meditation naturally spill out into our day, there are a few easy things we can do to bring even more mindfulness, peace and patience into our daily life. In this episode, Todd shares those tips and tricks for living our…
Guest PostAthletes experience mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and burnout. The pressure to perform and meet expectations can take a toll on an athlete's mental well-being.Meditation can be a powerful tool for athletes to incorporate into their self-care routines. It can help them manage stress, improve focus, and enhance their overall well-being. In this article, we will explore the benefits of meditation for athletes and provide tips on how…
Path to Peace with Todd Perelmuter Newsletter Along with the rapidly growing popularity of meditation, there has also been an explosion of confusion centered around this ancient practice. As a result, I thought of clearing one of the confusion around it. The question of can Christians meditate or is it a sin?These days, people online will claim that just about anything is meditation, whether it’s listening to someone whisper instructions…
What the Harvard Meditation Study DidOver 8 weeks, participants spent an average of 27 minutes per day dedicated to the three mindfulness practices. To put it quite simply, the results were astonishing, and all the participants had no real prior experience with meditation or mindfulness.What the Harvard Meditation Study Found1. An Increase in MindfulnessCompared to the control group, the mindfulness practitioners experienced significant increases in measurements of mindfulness (acting with…
Human beings have a funny habit of being very kind and polite to strangers, but when it comes to close friends, family and coworkers, we tend to lose ourselves and respond in anger and frustration. Because of the familiarity that develops, we get too comfortable and react instead of respond. We forget ourselves, where we are and what our goals are. When we’ve been working with the same people for…
Almost all of us have had restless legs at some point in our lives. We didn't think much of it. However, the problem is much severe for others. Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) can be very disruptive in people’s lives. It can lead to sleeplessness and thus a lack of focus, anxiety, and even depression. However, not many are aware that meditation can help cure Restless Leg Syndrome. How! You ask?…
For some people, they have a very consistent solo meditation practice and they find it very enjoyable and beneficial. I would never want to tell anyone that the meditation they love is not good enough. Any meditation is absolutely wonderful. But, many other people, they can find meditating alone to be more difficult. Moreover, they may be able to get many benefits from doing it with a group of people and…
We all know meditation can make us more peaceful, patient, relaxed and joyful. We know it lowers stress, anxiety and blood pressure. But did you know meditation can lead to better decision making?In this article, I’ll tell you how it works and show you how to use meditation for better decision making.Meditation Makes Us SmarterMeditation makes us smarter?!?! It’s true! Meditation isn’t about shutting down our thoughts. It’s about becoming…
In this podcast, Todd Perelmuter answers a common question about a meditation style known as Open-Eyed Meditation. Open-eye meditation varies from staring at a candle flame to staring at a crystal, from staring at a statue of a God or staring at a blank wall. The fact is, almost any meditation is a great spiritual practice that has some benefit, and this one is no different. From more joy, more…
Whether it’s losing weight, getting rich, or becoming enlightened, countless people are selling get-it-quick schemes. With smartphones and smart TVs and Amazon, we’re so used to getting what we want when we want. We’ve become an instant gratification culture and many businesspeople are more than happy to cash in on that. But, here is the truth about 2-minute meditation that everyone should know about.Right now, there are people out there…
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