Path to Peace with Todd Perelmuter Newsletter A lot of people have both asked and answered the questions, “When is the best time to meditate? Is morning meditation better than evening or night meditation?" Most answers come from the perspective of, “Well, because my guru told me so.” Or, “Because that’s the way it’s always been done.”In this post, I’ll go through all the theories, what they’re based on, what I’ve…
Depending on who you learn meditation from, you’re most likely going to be taught either mantra or breath meditation. Your instructor will most likely tell you that their technique is the best. But what is the truth between mantra meditation vs breath meditation and which one is better?I have spent thousands of hours practicing both. I’ve also pored over the scientific literature about both.In this article, I’ll give you the…
Success Starts and Ends with a Peaceful, Stress-Free MindAccording to Stress.org:90% of all doctor visits are for stress-related ailments or complaints.63% of all U.S. workers are ready to quit their job due to stress.Businesses lose up to $300 billion annually due to workplace stress.56% of employees say stress and anxiety impact their performance.76% of workers say stress affects their relationships, 66% say it affects their sleep, and 54% say it…
Meditation isn't about the time we sit down with our eyes closed. It's about how that time impacts the rest of our day and our life. While the benefits of meditation naturally spill out into our day, there are a few easy things we can do to bring even more mindfulness, peace and patience into our daily life. In this episode, Todd shares those tips and tricks for living our…
Guest PostAthletes experience mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and burnout. The pressure to perform and meet expectations can take a toll on an athlete's mental well-being.Meditation can be a powerful tool for athletes to incorporate into their self-care routines. It can help them manage stress, improve focus, and enhance their overall well-being. In this article, we will explore the benefits of meditation for athletes and provide tips on how…
Path to Peace with Todd Perelmuter Newsletter Along with the rapidly growing popularity of meditation, there has also been an explosion of confusion centered around this ancient practice. As a result, I thought of clearing one of the confusion around it. The question of can Christians meditate or is it a sin?These days, people online will claim that just about anything is meditation, whether it’s listening to someone whisper instructions…
What the Harvard Meditation Study DidOver 8 weeks, participants spent an average of 27 minutes per day dedicated to the three mindfulness practices. To put it quite simply, the results were astonishing, and all the participants had no real prior experience with meditation or mindfulness.What the Harvard Meditation Study Found1. An Increase in MindfulnessCompared to the control group, the mindfulness practitioners experienced significant increases in measurements of mindfulness (acting with…
Human beings have a funny habit of being very kind and polite to strangers, but when it comes to close friends, family and coworkers, we tend to lose ourselves and respond in anger and frustration. Because of the familiarity that develops, we get too comfortable and react instead of respond. We forget ourselves, where we are and what our goals are. When we’ve been working with the same people for…
Almost all of us have had restless legs at some point in our lives. We didn't think much of it. However, the problem is much severe for others. Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) can be very disruptive in people’s lives. It can lead to sleeplessness and thus a lack of focus, anxiety, and even depression. However, not many are aware that meditation can help cure Restless Leg Syndrome. How! You ask?…
For some people, they have a very consistent solo meditation practice and they find it very enjoyable and beneficial. I would never want to tell anyone that the meditation they love is not good enough. Any meditation is absolutely wonderful. But, many other people, they can find meditating alone to be more difficult. Moreover, they may be able to get many benefits from doing it with a group of people and…
“I thought my biggest fear was growing old and dying in prison. In truth, my biggest fear was growing old and not knowing myself.”
- Rick Smith, Albama inmate
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