Sentences with phrase «deep meditation on»

The 60 - year - plus career of this great American color painter ended with the artist absorbed in deep meditation on the nature of paint as a carrier of transcendental light.

From the sounds of it, the new Murakami show is quite personal and a deep meditation on life and mortality in the face of the great earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in 2011.

- Booklist «A deep meditation on the irreparable psychic damage that manifests in our unmitigated separation from nature.»

Less of a social satire about the perils of modern technology than an over-the-top heave of ideas about the obsessive need to be noticed and (literally) liked, Tragedy Girls isn't a deep meditation on much.

From many accounts so far, it is a very strong film with a deep meditation on faith, something Martin Scorsese has consistently touched on throughout his...

So, is Our Tragic Universe more like Meg's genre fiction, a chick lit novel about intelligent women balancing careers and men, or is it more like her literary novel, a formless yet deeper meditation on life and art?

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While Leon Otis, in his report on Stanford University research into TM, warns that «up - tight» people may find that the only thing «liberated» in their meditations is their problems, Herbert Benson has suggested that deep mental relaxation may be as essential to our survival today as were quick wits and reflexes in primitive times.

Meditation should lead to such deep reflection on the call of God and a response of individual and community self - renunciation in the face of human need.

This meditation would reflect on the deeper meaning of life.

It is obvious to me that I altered my brain significantly after years of intense / deep prayer and meditation and that as a result of these contributory experiences I was a high - functioning schizophrenic for a good portion of my life — there were things going on in my biology which predisposed me to being a depressive and a high - functioning schizophrenic but engaging in intense / deep prayer and meditation was only exacerbating this problem by altering my state of consciousness which precipitated the psychotic symptoms and psychic phenomena which I experienced.

Psychosis / most psychiatric illnesses often arise in adolescence or in early adult life however 75 per cent of children with mental health disorders / issues do not get the help they need — I fell into that 75 per cent, I was misdiagnosed by a doctor and then the self - induced trance - like altered state of consciousness induced by intense / deep meditation and prayer coupled with the theology about how prayer and God work in a Christian's life (more on this below) just pushed me right over the edge.

Based on your comments above regarding the Buddhists monks, it is clear / obvious that if I didn't experience adverse effects when engaging in intense / deep prayer and meditation but instead experienced oneness and tranquility just like the Buddhist monks then for sure, you wouldn't accuse me of being an unorthodox enthusiast engaging in self - manufactured religion.

If I came on here with nothing but praise for intense / deep prayer and meditation claiming just how beneficial it is, then you would without a doubt be in favour of intense / deep prayer and meditation......... you would be singing a different tune.

But also meditation, lots of deep breathing, and constantly working on my perspective.

And I would love to test the chakra oils, I have been diggin deeper in the world of chakras and energy over the past months as I am attending a yoga class focussing on chakras and meditation (Spectral yoga), its so interesting and i would love to explore the effects of those oils!

Secondly, by a deep focus on Jesus Christ, in our worship, in our meditations.

In productive meditation you use stretches of time when you're physically occupied but not engaged mentally (e.g. jogging or commuting) to focus on solving a specific work - related problem which requires deep thinking.

Readers of Banks's prose will find in these poems many aspects of his writing with which they're already familiar: a humane and materialist sensibility, an unflinching stare at the damage people can do to each other, a warm appreciation of the joy they can give to each other, a revel in language, a geologically informed gaze on land and sea, a continued meditation on what it means for us to be mortal embodied minds with a fleeting but consequent existence between abysses of deep time.

If you have trouble sleeping be sure to cut off caffeine at least six hours before bed, keep your room cool, dark, and quiet, and instead of a glass of wine try even five minutes of meditation, deep breathing, or progressive relaxation (focusing on relaxing your body, starting with the tips of your toes, up to the top of your head), either before bed, or after youâ $ ™ ve tucked in.

«There are tons of different forms of meditation out there — prayer meditation, music meditation, and the list goes on — but their common link is that they all require periods of deep, intentional focus,» says Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D., a mindfulness meditation expert and author of The Now Effect.

Your relationship can be as deep a well of spiritual growth as you'd find on any meditation retreat.

Whenever I get stuck -LCB- spoiler alert: it's more often lately than I like to admit -RCB-, I do the things that make me feel good: deep scary therapy, meditation before I even go on social media, yoga, and even posting this front - on photo of myself that makes me feel v uncomfortable.

You can even place crystals on your body during savasana to encourage a deeper state of healing meditation.

While your practice may not be as deep that day, know that passing on an enthusiasm for meditation might just be one of the greatest gifts you can give your children.

And we know that deep breathing practices and meditation can have profound effects on the body, from lowering blood pressure, to lowering inflammation and improving immune function.

I've been drawn to a lot of healing things lately, healing sounds, healing frequencies, infrared sauna, meditation, breath work, really good deep tissue work, and, you know, I was speaking with my wife about a week ago and she commented on the fact that in the thirteen years that we've been married, when she met me, I was a bodybuilder and a spin instructor, she doesn't think she's ever seen me take any more than, perhaps, a couple of days off of an extremely hard charging life, in which I'm replying to literally hundreds of emails a day, squeezing in the type of exercise sessions that allow me to do masochistic things, volunteering, jetting around the globe, you name it.

I started to dive deeper into studying food and mood, working on stress management like breathing and meditation, and even found spiritual lessons hidden in my troubles, which were many!

Drug - free methods that can help you lower your blood pressure include getting proper nutrition, losing weight, getting sufficient exercise, cutting down on processed salt, avoiding smoking and alcohol and utilizing relaxation techniques such as meditation and deep breathing exercises.

Classes draw on a combined approach of hatha yoga, the physical aspect of yoga, breathing practices, deep relaxation, and meditation.

Some of the following styles of meditation relate to mindfulness, some take the practice further — to a deep level of inquiry — and some rely on different techniques like using an object or manipulating the breath to change your state of consciousness.

Indian research suggests that he regular practice of yoga can even cure psoriasis, and places emphasis on different yoga exercises (asanas), deep breathing exercises, as well as meditation techniques.

The «I AM THAT» Meditation Elena Brower's new book, Practice You: A Journal (Sounds True, 2017) has many thoughtful suggestions on how to connect with the true inner self, and — more importantly — how to improve your self - views and the experience of your deep inner self.

Yoga Nidra is an ancient form of meditation that is focused on reaching the deepest levels of relaxation while still remaining fully aware.

Take time out to delve deeper into your yoga and meditation practice while enjoying the beautiful surroundings at Shanti Retreat on Wolf Island.

Ram shares his deep knowledge of Sanskrit, Vedic sciences and philosophy, Nada Yoga, Kirtan and Meditation thrrough workshops, webinars, one - on - one sessions, lectures and talks as well as preservative media.

I read up on the origins of this type of mind altering technology — how studies at the Menninger Clinic back in the 1970s determined the brain wave patterns of deep meditation, and how a researcher at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York discovered a property of the brain that allowed these same brain wave patterns to be induced using sound...

It was supposed to focus on this word and that allowed me to slip into a very deep state of meditation for an hour.

It includes courses that expose students to mindfulness, meditation, deep breathing (along with other relaxation and stress management strategies), physical activity, basic nutrition concepts, and an advanced coaching course centered on the integration of these approaches when coaching clients.

Dive deep into a restorative yoga practice complete with soothing hands on assists and relaxing guided meditation.

If you want to cut back on stress, try meditation and deep breathing exercises.

Take some deep cleansing breaths, slip in a meditation CD to listen to, and / or leisurely sip on a cup of relaxing herbal tea.

In a study Cendri Hutcherson, at the California Institute of Technology, and I conducted in 2008 with APS Fellow James Gross at Stanford, we found that a seven - minute intervention was enough to increase feelings of closeness and connection to the target of meditation on both explicit measures, but also on implicit measures that participants could not voluntarily control; this suggests that their sense of connection had changed on a deep - seated level.

While modern science is beginning to embrace the positive effects of meditation on human physiology, its secret strength lies in its ability to open us to learn the skill of allowing qualities within ourselves that are waiting to be uncovered — deep peace, love, creativity, joy and an open heart — qualities that can not be measured objectively.

Personal Shopper is deeper than it seems at first blush, a meditation on grief and an exploration of «between» places — on the fringes of wealth, and in the space between life and death.

he past week Sarah spent in deep meditation under a waterfall, focusing her mind like a prison shank on her new sworn enemy: the Lagiacrus...

With certain practices, including mindfulness (bringing one's complete attention to the present experience on a moment - to - moment basis), meditation (a self - directed practice, often using focused breathing, for relaxing the body and calming the mind) and gratitude, it is possible to re-access a deeper happiness that is available regardless of the day - to - day challenges that life presents.

The teacher input can vary depending on age and ability, but there is scope to delve deeper into the relationship between Atman and Brahman and Moksha and A-level students tend to give much more analytical answers when reflecting on their experience of the meditation.

Klinkenborg brings a fresh view to the ordinary beauty of our daily lives in this year - long meditation on the deep joys of country life.

«A brave, profound meditation on identity, trauma, loss and courage... reminds us that there are two sides to every war and that history never ceases to be written... A novel that demands its place alongside Richard Flanagan's The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Mark Dapin's Spirit House.»

Eyes closed, legs crossed and palms open, Karren O'Sullivan sits on the floor deep in meditation surrounded by kennels of barking and howling dogs.