Meditation Archives - Namaste Nutritionist

Yoga of breath helps stress, depression, anxiety, happiness

For every emotion, there is a corresponding rhythm of breath. Have you ever noticed to how your mind and emotions effect your breath? For example, How do you breathe when you're feeling angry? (more…)

Reasons you need to meditate

The busier life gets, the more we need to meditate. Meditation is an opportunity to clear your mind of stress and tension. By doing this, you gain a clearer state of mind that allows you to operate more easily and efficiently. That's just what a busy person needs! Of course, when we're busy, that's when…

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How to love yourself

We’re told that we are supposed to love ourselves, but no one teaches us how to do it. (Listen to Maria's guest interview with me here.) Loving your self is a state of being. Who teaches us how to practice self-care? (more…)

Why is Happiness So Elusive?

Most of the suffering in our lives is the result of an ignorant understanding in what we think will bring us happiness. Some would argue that all of our suffering is a result of this misunderstanding. So listen up, because this post will help you understand where happiness is and where it is not. If…

Forgiveness Action Plan

This is the third posting of a series in radical forgiveness. Please visit the first post "Finding Forgiveness" for Part I or "Finding Forgiveness Part II" as well. Forgiveness action plan: Lama Marut assigns the first week's work to write a list of all the people who have caused you pain in any form. Write…

Finding Forgiveness, Part II

Please visit the last post "Finding Forgiveness" for Part I of this journey. How the forgiveness journey begins: In week #1 (this week), Lama Marut asks us to look our pain square in the face. This might sound easy, but it does require the wisdom to know why it is essential in order to fuel…

Finding Forgiveness

I cannot think of anything more deteriorating to our health, beauty and relationships faster than an unforgiving spirit. If happiness is a natural condition (as wise men and children tell us), it can sure come with a lot of work! In "Inciting Happiness" by Lama Marut, he takes us through a 5 week journey of…

Are You Meditating?

Meditation is beautiful. Every day, indulge in a few moments of silence. Allow yourself to cocoon away from the world and all of your senses. Close your eyes. Take deep breaths. Temporarily renounce your interest in seeing, smelling, hearing, tasting and touching anything for the few moments of your meditation. (more…)

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