There have been very few fresh articles and meditation news in recent weeks .. but February must be the month researchers and publishers get back into office! Here are a couple that I found most interesting .. 1. The Healing Power of Sound: Meditation Research Suggests Sound Can Reduce Anxiety & Pain Do you include […]
Meditation in the News: 19.01.25
Coming back to a fresh New Year and my inbox is full of meditation news and articles! Here are a couple that I found most interesting .. 1. David Lynch, filmaker and TM advocate: David Lynch, the legendary filmmaker celebrated for his surreal and dreamlike works, was also a lifelong advocate for Transcendental Meditation (TM). […]
Meditation in the News: 18.12.24
This week there some wonderful news in my inbox .. 1. World Meditation Day – 21 December: The United Nations has officially declared December 21 as World Meditation Day, recognising the transformative benefits of meditation for physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. This landmark decision, supported by nations including Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka, aligns with […]
Meditation in the News: 27.11.2024
This week there was a forward focus in my inbox .. 1. Wellness Trends: There is a growing focus on future trends the closer we get to a new year, and I have been reading about ‘slow fitness’ and ‘slow living’ within the wellness industry. There is talk of a shift towards preventative health practices […]
Meditation in the News: 20.11.24
This week in meditation some creative developments and innovative resources. 1. Mind Labs for Advanced Contemplative Practices: Fascinating reading this past week having been draw into a small article that took me to the discovery of The Center for Contemplative Research (CCR) .. and the innovative “Mind Labs,” which provide long-term spaces for advanced meditators […]
Meditation in the News: 13.10.24
This week in meditation some creative developments and innovative resources. 1. BuddhaAI: The German Buddha Stiftung (Buddha Foundation) has launched BuddhaAI, an AI-powered companion designed to answer questions on secular Buddhism, meditation, and ethical living, catering to both beginners and seasoned practitioners. BuddhAI has been designed as an inspiring companion, a tool to help individuals explore […]
Meditation in the News: 6.11.24
1. Mindfulness and Sleep Improvement: A study published by the University of South Florida showed that regular mindfulness practices can significantly improve sleep quality by helping individuals manage emotional rumination. The study tracked 144 nurses over two weeks and findings suggested that both trait and state mindfulness can have positive effects on subjective sleep quality, […]
Meditation in the News
1. Mindful Meditation and Pain Reduction: The headline “scorching study” definitely caught my eye this week! And this was an interesting article covering research from UC San Diego, showing how mindful meditation reduces pain, not by placebo (previously surmised), but by altering brain patterns linked to self-awareness and emotional regulation, essentially separating pain from the […]