By Sister Chan Khong — 2012
Soften the shoulders, rest the eyes, feel the breath — Sister Chan Khong on how to release the stress in our bodies.
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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.
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Meditation is the habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. The popularity of meditation is increasing as more people discover its many health benefits.
Whether you seek lower blood pressure, a longer silhouette, or a more peaceful response to life’s pressures, disciplined practices like yoga, tai chi and Pilates offer a host of transformative benefits.
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If we practice skillful states of body, mind, and heart, we will feel them at every level of our being.
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