Spirituality
Spirituality means different things to different people. For some, it’s primarily about a belief in God […]
Expanding Consciousness
by Abigail Brenner M.D.: Going beyond What You Think You Know. […]
David Lynch on Creativity, Meditation, and Inspiration
by Christopher Sirk: David Lynch is a true American culture icon, and a very unorthodox one at that. […]
50 Famous People Who Meditate
by Melissa Wozniak: Fifty Stars Explain Why a Dedicated Daily Practice Is a Key to Their Success. […]
The Blue Zones: Longevity Secrets from Centenarians – Ocean Robbins
by Ocean Robbins: In 1959, the eminent physicist Richard Feynman gave a lecture at Caltech that he titled, “There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom.” […]
Awaken Interviews Guruprem Khalsa Pt 1 – Existence Is A Miracle
Donna Quesada: Well, Guruprem…Welcome and thank you for joining us. […]
How “You” Can Become Enlightened in Four Easy Steps – Jonathan Robinson
by Jonathan Robinson: Most people think “enlightenment” is something that can only happen to a person dedicated to spiritual disciplines for many decades. […]
Mindfulness Works Just As Well As Medication To Curb Anxiety, Study Finds
By Zoe Sottile: A mindfulness meditation course may be as effective at reducing anxiety as a common medication, according to a new study. […]
Grace Pt 2 – Donna Quesada
by Donna Quesada: And in this state of pure light and love, it is a return to innocence. […]
Grace Pt 1 – Donna Quesada
by Donna Quesada: If you were to ask me, after sitting through all the various meditation retreats and spiritual training programs […]
How To Break Through To Enlightenment
by Carol E. McMahon, Ph.D: Enlightenment breakthrough is peak performance meditation. […]
Awaken Interviews Dr. Dean Ornish #2 Pt 1 – Awareness Is the First Step of Healing
Donna Quesada: Dr. Ornish, it’s a pleasure to have you with us again. I so enjoyed our last interview and I’m so happy to go deeper into your new book […]
Be In The Present Moment — The Place Where 99% Of Your Problems Don’t Exist
by Giovanni: There is a place where 99% of human suffering does not exist—and this place is always available for you. This place is the present moment… […]
The History and Origin of Meditation
by Elaine Mead: The French philosopher Michel de Montaigne is quoted as having once said ‘The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.’ […]
How One Hour Of Slow Breathing Changed My Life
by James Nestor: The place looked like something out of an old horror film: all paint-chipped walls, dusty windows, and menacing shadows cast by moonlight. I walked through a gate, up a flight of creaking [...]
Nadi Shodhana – A Breathing Practice To Calm Your Mind
by Nick Polizzi: Today we’re going to embark on a journey into India – to learn a powerful breathing practice called Nadi Shodhana Pranayama that’s easy to do. It will calm your heart and quiet your mind… [...]
5 Reasons to Meditate
by Pema Chodron: Yes, it’s a strange thing to do — just sit there and do basically nothing. Yet the simple act of stopping, says Pema Chödrön, is the best way to cultivate our good [...]
Exploring the Power of Intuition – Ram Dass
by Ram Dass: Within the quietness of mind you hear a kind of deeper process, a deeper wisdom… […]
Breathing Meditation (Buddha’s Original Recipe)
by Kevin Ellerton: Anapanasati is the word that the Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) used to describe his personal meditation technique. This word, in and of itself, tells us everything we need to know in order to [...]
How to Find More Calm—Even When Life Feels Craziest
by Sally Kempton: Meditation teacher Sally Kempton shares her tools for finding peace—even during life’s most overwhelming moments… […]
Meditation Is an Invitation to Well-Being
by Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman: It’s so simple — sit down, pay attention, and open your heart to life — but it’s not so easy… […]
Intuition and Inspiration
by Jim Blackmann: There comes a point where the mind takes a leap — call it intuition or what you will — and comes out upon a higher plane of knowledge, but can never prove [...]
A Mindfulness Practice to Meet Tough Emotions with Curiosity
by Judson Brewer: Curiosity is a helpful tool for engaging with our embodied experience, including emotions like sadness, anxiety, or any other unpleasant emotion. Explore this simple exercise to help you shift your attitude toward [...]
7 Reasons Why You Resist Meditation (and What to Do About Them)
by Jasmine Bilali: Feeling averse to meditation? One of these seven reasons may be the explanation… […]
The Process Of Releasing Pain
by Jim Tolles: I originally wrote this post in 2012, and I’ve updated it from time to time. At the time of this update, it’s 2018, and I hope to clarify further this whole experience [...]
What is a Jiva? Understanding the Individual, the World and the Totality
The subject matter of Vedanta is you — specifically, the recognition of who you truly are: pure awareness/consciousness. For lack of a better word, we call this Brahman, or the Self… […]
(1999) Jennifer Lopez Talks About Meditation
Jennifer Lopez talks about Meditation… […]
Better Together: Psychedelic Group Therapy Can Improve Access
by Katie Stone: It’s well-known that a psychedelic journey can be a mind-changing experience. But changing one’s mind is only one part of the therapeutic process. […]
Using Mindful Awareness to Step Into the Flow State
by Daniel Sannito: Life is constantly in motion. Quite literally we are moving at roughly 1,000 mph as we spin through the universe… […]
A Meditation for Abundance
by Gabrielle Marchese: When we think of abundance, we often associate it with money, but the energy of abundance goes far beyond being comfortable financially… […]
How To Water The Seeds Of Happiness – Thich Nhat Hanh
Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings were always profound and practical, showing us effective ways to apply Buddhism’s deepest insights in our own lives… […]
Opening Your Heart: 11 Ways to Break Free of Mind-Oriented Spirituality
by Aletheia: As mind-oriented beings, it can be so easy for us to get caught up in solely thinking our way through life… […]
Ask Dr. Sheila: Staying Balanced During The Fall Season
by Dr. Sheila Patel: As a physician, one thing I hear often from patients is the question “This has been working fine for me, so why isn’t it now?” […]
Ultimate Lucid Dreams and Nightmares Guide
by Emma Wilson: acid dreams may be one of the most magical experiences a human being can have… […]
Om Mani Padme Hum: The Meaning Behind the Popular Mantra
by Meredith DeCosta: Next to OM, om mani padme hum is one of the most commonly chanted mantras in yoga… […]
Are Emotions More Powerful Than Intellect? | Sadhguru Answers
Sadhguru speaks about why for most people, it is easier to keep emotions focused and intense than the intellect. Sadhguru also speaks about the power of devotion, and how devotion can become a tool to [...]
Major Schools of Thought in Psychology
by Kendra Cherry: When psychology first emerged as a science separate from biology and philosophy, the debate over how to describe and explain the human mind and behavior began… […]
Mudras – How to Practice Hand Gestures for Connection, Focus, Compassion, and Motivation
by Sarah Finger: Although the origins of mudras are not known, they have been around for thousands of years and have appeared in many different religious and spiritual traditions… […]
A 12-Minute 4-7-8 Breathing Meditation
by Ni-Cheng Liang: This easy breathing practice helps to release stagnant air in the lungs and find calm… […]
A Guided Practice for Cultivating Attention – Sharon Salzberg
by Sharon Salzberg: Learn how to break some of the crazy momentum of your day and return to a state of mindfulness… […]
Free Yourself From the Story of You – Pema Chödrön
By Pema Chödrön: It’s not life that causes suffering, says Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön, it’s our story about life… […]
Embrace Lostness To Find The Way
by Ashley Brown:“Instead of getting scared or beating yourself up, consider that the feeling of lostness is your intuition telling you there’s something better for you out there, full of surprises…” […]
Awaken Interviews Jonathan Robinson Pt 2 – The Enlightenment Project
Donna Quesada: What struck me about your magic trick and having a way out is that the way out doesn’t need to be arduous. […]
Wiser: A Neuropsychiatrist on Consciously Increasing Wisdom
by Dilip Jeste: Dilip Jeste, MD, is a neuropsychiatrist and director of the Center for Healthy Aging at the University of California, San Diego… […]
How Mindfulness Saved My Life
by Hillary Goldthwait-Fowles: Life is filled with choices. One choice can send you down a road that is filled with joy, love, and laughter… […]