by Amy Colvin | Jul 1, 2017 | Articles, Benefits
How to breathe while meditating How breathing works Breathing is a natural part of life. When we’re not consciously controlling it, the autonomic nervous system controls our breath. This system works automatically, without conscious effort. Unlike other...
by Amy Colvin | Jan 4, 2017 | Articles, Benefits, Inspiration
Five Elements of Meditation (Infographic) All of us have heard about the benefits of eating healthfully, exercising regularly, sleeping well, spending quality time with loved ones. And, many of us are familiar with the concept of meditation but either convince...
by Amy Colvin | Jul 9, 2014 | Articles, Articles from Media
Do you treat yourself as well as you treat your friends and family? That simple question is the basis for a burgeoning new area of psychological research called self-compassion — how kindly people view themselves. People who find it easy to be supportive and...
by Amy Colvin | Jul 4, 2014 | Articles, Articles from Media
Imagine you are a scientist in the Dalai Lama’s living room presenting research results. He’s asking questions, you’re answering them. He’s got his shoes off, and his legs crossed in his chair. His lips pursed in concentration. His Holiness, the exiled spiritual and...
