By Georgia Page — 2014
A short meditation can make you stronger in the place you need it most.
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Scientists now have more evidence than ever before revealing the intimate, intertwined relationship between the mind and body.
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We can’t think of many more pressure-filled moments in sports than being an Olympic athlete on the starting line. To be ready to perform at the highest level, and deal with the inevitable nerves, each athlete has to find his perfect pre-competition routine.
Athletes and teams looking for an extra edge are turning to mindfulness and mental-skills training to improve performance and well-being.
“There will be a struggle between the mind and body, between attending to the physical injury and maintaining identity by continuing to train.”
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Through the practice of meditation, there are certain changes that happen in the mind. One of the most important changes is that you become master of your mind.
A weekly routine of yoga and meditation may strengthen thinking skills and help to stave off aging-related mental decline, according to a new study of older adults with early signs of memory problems.
A string of recent research suggests regular meditation practice may boost mental flexibility and focus, offering powerful protection against cognitive decline.
Once you begin meditating daily, life as you knew it will begin to take on some interesting twists and turns.
Meditation is a mind and body practice that has a long history of use for increasing calmness and physical relaxation, improving psychological balance, coping with illness, and enhancing overall health and well-being.
Psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk, founder of Brookline’s Trauma Center and author of a new book, believes options beyond drugs are crucial.