Journal
Why Meditation Makes You Happy
It’s not often that we take time out to consider what truly makes us happy. In fact, when was the last time you stopped, and asked yourself that question?
Thoughts on World Kindness Day
On World Kindness Day, it is worth remembering that Nietzsche argued kindness and love are the “most curative herbs and agents in human intercourse."
How Meditation Changes the Body
When you’re meditating there are a multitude of extraordinary things going on in your mind and body. Let’s take a look at them in more detail.
Why meditation is good for your health
As an antidote to the many external demands on our energy, we need to spend more time on ourselves. Meditation is a highly effective way of doing this.
Speculation: A Pointless Pastime
What’s the point in speculation? Anthony Thompson explores how meditation helps us become more committed to outcomes than attached to results.
Coming to Your Senses: What Meditation Does For You
There are many wonderful benefits that come from regular meditation, including “coming to your senses” and gaining access to your intuition, creativity, and humour.
How Meditation Reduces Stress
Meditation prepares us for the inevitable stresses which occur as we go about our lives, not only making us more resilient to stress, but more capable of dealing with it.
Vedic Meditation Group Meetings: What Are They?
In August, MindMojo’s meditation teacher Anthony Thompson was delighted and humbled to stand in for his teacher Michael Miller at a Vedic Meditation Group Meeting.
Meditation vs. Mindfulness: What’s The Difference?
What’s the difference between mindfulness and meditation? The words are often used interchangeably, so we asked MindMojo teacher Anthony Thompson to explain.
Meditation for Beginners: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Vedic Meditation is a simple, ancient technique which has numerous benefits including relief from stress, increased energy, improved sleep, and better relationships.
Meditation vs. Sleep: What’s The Difference?
Meditation isn’t an alternative to sleep, but a wonderful tool to feel deeply rested when sleep is compromised. Find out more from meditation teacher Anthony Thompson.
How Meditation Helps Me Get The Best Night’s Sleep
Meditation teacher Anthony Thompson shares how meditation and sticking to a bedtime ritual helps him get the best night’s sleep, every night.
How Meditation Helps You Sleep & Why It’s Important
Do you wake feeling refreshed, full of energy and ready to take on the day? Just two 20-minute meditations a day can help you sleep better and manage stress.
Meditation for sleep: Time to wake up and slow down
Here’s how regular meditation and a few changes to your bedtime routine can help you fall sleep, and stay asleep, for the hours you need.