Basics

Guest Post: Harnessing the Power of Mindfulness and Meditation in Sports Performance

In the competitive world of sports, the spotlight often shines on physical abilities, technical skills, and strategic thinking. However, an increasing body of research suggests that mental training is equally crucial for achieving peak performance. Mindfulness and meditation, practices rooted in ancient traditions, have been gaining traction among athletes and coaches as powerful tools for… Continue reading Guest Post: Harnessing the Power of Mindfulness and Meditation in Sports Performance

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Basics

Guest Post: Brief History of Transcendental Meditation

Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a form of meditation that has been practiced for thousands of years, originating in ancient India. Over the last century, it has gained popularity in the Western world as a simple and effective tool for reducing stress and promoting physical and mental well-being. If you want to know more about this… Continue reading Guest Post: Brief History of Transcendental Meditation

Basics, Resources

Guest Post: The History of Meditation

While millions of people have found inner peace through meditation, it is hard to say they know where it originated from. The history of meditation is saturated; as some of the world’s earliest religions, the Vedic or early Hindu schools, incorporated this practice, especially in their mystical branches. The term meditation was not introduced until… Continue reading Guest Post: The History of Meditation

Basics, Biographies, Resources, Training

Interview with Wisdom of the Body’s Rob Allen

Many of the early physical culturists stressed the relationship between mind and body, viewing the two as symbiotic. The drive towards the physique above all else is a rather more recent phenomenon. It is for this reason that I am delighted to have had the opportunity to speak with Rob Allen from Wisdom of the… Continue reading Interview with Wisdom of the Body’s Rob Allen

Resources

5 Things You Should Be Doing For Your Body

We all want to look after our bodies, and there’s no reason it needs to be a difficult task. The truth is, looking after your body well is both important and actually quite simple. Done right, it can also be an enjoyable process. There is so much conflicting information out there regarding what to do… Continue reading 5 Things You Should Be Doing For Your Body

Resources

Teaching meditation to kids in Chicago swiftly reduced crime and dropout rates

Fascinating paper from the US on the efficacy of meditation on Child Behaviour and delinquency.