Book Review: Fundamentals of Yoga
This manual could, quite possibly, be the spark that ignites the revolution of higher mind integration. The title, Fundamentals of Yoga, may seem a bit narrow to live up to my elevated claim but if you investigate the rich content in this book, you will surely understand why I consider it so. First of all the author, Rammurti S. Mishra, M.D is very worthy of a proper introduction. A prolific author on the science and philosophy of Yoga, he combined the universal message of these teachings with his deep knowledge of both Eastern and Western medicine and psychology. His areas of specialty...
Read MoreHypnosis vs. Mediation
What’s the Difference Between Meditation and Hypnosis? Excerpts from Article written by Mark Tyrrell First, let’s get some kind of definition of hypnosis. Sometimes hypnosis is described as a state of deep relaxation. Though deep relaxation can indeed be a feature of hypnosis, it does not accurately describe it. A secret of hypnosis Hypnosis is any state of mind that makes us: More disassociated More focussed More suggestible When people are experiencing a horribly traumatic experience, they become infinitely more suggestible. For instance, a war-weary veteran whose...
Read MoreNeuroscience Student Shows How Meditation Can Vanquish Mental Disorders
Can mindfulness practice (meditation) help vanquish mental disorders? According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 7.7 million Americans suffer from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder – approximately 3.3% of the US population when combined. Of these, approximately 40% of the individuals with schizophrenia and 51% of those with bipolar are untreated in any given year, but with the new studies being presented by Juan Santoyo and his peers, there could be strong scientific proof that meditation could help even the most debilitating psychological disorders. Juan Santoyo is...
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