Transcendental Meditation

Well, if you are struggling like each one of us you are at the right place. The newly devised and well-thought workout which will bring you in the best shape of yourself is the mixture of Pilates and Yoga. Pilates and Yoga are two very different yet very effective modes of exercises. Yoga is known for its wondrous and long lasting benefits and so is Pilates. The blend of these two workout styles will render you with countless benefits. The benefits of incorporating Yoga and Pilates in your…

author, Shozan Jack Haubner on his journey from being raised in a conservative Catholic family to becoming a Zen monk. Buddhism differs from Christianity and Islam in that instead of praying to a God, Buddhists reach enlightenment by participating in meditation. They center themselves and work from within. Buddhist monks have a common goal to reach enlightenment and to come to terms with the world. Haubner states that in Zen “we learn that human consciousness is an eminently natural operation”…

Zen Buddhism began in 6th century China where it is known as Ch’an. Zen was brought by a South Indian monk who arrived in China around 520 CE. The philosophical development of Zen is found in the Lankavatara Sutra which was composed in India in the fourth century. It is a sutra of Mahayana Buddhism, the sutra is a narration of the Buddha and the bodhisattva known as Mahamati. Through Zen’s evolution in China it was impacted by Taoist beliefs which are shown in Ch’an’s significant importance…

2016 was called Mindful Meditation Discussion and Practice with Dr. Pamela H. Barge. The group met at the Bartow County Library on 429 West Main Street in Nathan Dean Community Room B in Cartersville, GA 30120. Mission of the Agency The mission of the community group was not on the website; however, I believe that the mission of this group is to help people become aware and mindful of self (thoughts) and their body through meditation. I believe that Mindful Meditation does uphold to the mission…

Buddhism, but this particular temple focused on Zen. Zen Buddhism focuses on the meditation aspects. They strive to be at upmost peace with themselves and others. This type of Buddhism has grown from Mahayana Buddhism where the monks work to refine all the rituals of Buddhism. Part of meditation in Zen Buddhism is the enlightenment process which is called Satori. The Great Heartland Temple did not practice meditation for the aspect of enlightenment; they meditated to be peaceful with…

first started my meditation practice. Mediation is not easy to come by, but it is available for everyone. Here are a few myths about meditation that I can hopefully help dispel so that inner peace is accessible to everyone, even those who…

One similarity between Buddhism and Stoicism is both focus on the importance of mindfulness. In Buddhism "awareness begins with remembering what we tend to forget" (Batchelor 58). In Stoicism "...reflection... will make us appreciate how wonderful it is that we are alive and have the opportunity to fill this day with activity" (Irvine 71). Once we become mindful of what's presented to us in that moment we have a more positive outlook of life. Because, we took the time to embrace whose and what's…

Practicing Hatha Yoga has given me beneficial workouts for the last 6 weeks. Hatha Yoga helped me with my breathing, muscles aches and helps me unwind and relax at the end of a stressful week. In the beginning of the class we do rocking chair that massages the back muscles and the spine which is helpful in stretching the muscles. Cobra is another useful posture for it relaxes the body if I am in the nervous or tense. I also love the back bending, since I have a bad lower back, I purposefully…

was centered around yoga and meditation, offering multiple classes and workshops through sessions throughout the day. I met many fellow yogis, some old friends and some new. The festival was made with the purpose of being kind of like a positive energy music festival. The “stages” were in nature on a pavilion, rooftop deck, garden, pond, hiking path, etc. The “acts” were wellness experiences like yoga, dance, stand up paddle-boarding, inspirational speakers, meditation, chef demonstrations,…

Over the course of a 5 week period, a goal was determined with an older adult in how they would like to promote a healthier lifestyle for themselves. In this case, Mrs. W is an 85 year old woman living in a two story house with her husband D. She volunteers at the breakfast program at Prince St. School once a week as well as being involved with church activities. She is quite healthy for her age other than a few set backs in the last five years such as a mini stroke and congestive heart failure.…