We have discussed meditation on the blog here (Complementary Therapy: Meditation), here (Types of Meditations), and here (Elements of Meditation) before. According to Psychology Today, “Mindfulness meditation is unique in that it is not directed toward getting us to be different from how we already are. Instead, it helps us become aware of what is already [...]
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Hip flexor muscles can help you stand up to pain– This post by USA Today has a great infographic about how to prevent sitting injuries. Since we live in an increasingly sedentary society where many of us sit at work for 8+ hours a day we have to be mindful of the ill effects that [...]
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that is characterized by widespread muscle and joint pain and fatigue. Other symptoms that commonly occur with Fibromyalgia include: Anxiety or depression Decreased pain threshold or tender points Sleep problems (waking up unrefreshed) Problems with memory or thinking clearly Morning stiffness Headaches Tingling or numbness in hands or feet Source Tender point [...]
Now that we have discussed meditation we want to go a bit deeper. Although there are different types of meditation there are some elements of meditation that they have in common. Some of the most common elements in meditation include: Focused attention – Focusing your attention is one of the most important elements of meditation [...]
Meditation is often used as a term for the many ways to achieve a relaxed state of being. There are many types of meditation and relaxation techniques that all share the same goal of achieving inner peace. These types of meditation and relaxation techniques can include: Guided meditation – Also known as visualization or guided [...]
