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Heart Chakra

The Mindful Now — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:38:35 +0000

The heart chakra is the balance point for all our chakras. Located near the center of the chest, this chakra represents higher consciousness. It is associated with the feelings of love, understanding, compassion and peace. In the physical, it governs the heart, lungs and their related circulatory and respiratory systems.

A balanced heart chakra

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Struggling with the Practice

The Mindful Now — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:34:52 +0000

My last post on the subject was in February of this year (2011). I am finding it important to once again address this facet of mindfulness practice; the aspect of struggling with the practice itself for it seems there is a misconception among some that to embrace the practice is to forgo one’s current

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Solar Plexus Chakra

The Mindful Now — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:46:07 +0000

The Solar Plexus Chakra is located and inch or two above the navel. The Solar Plexus is the energy center of personal feelings, power and sensitivity. When in balance, this energy center creates an outgoing, cheerful, expressive, self confident, and flexible person; one having a keen sense of respect for themselves and others. This

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Sacral Chakra

The Mindful Now — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 03:11:47 +0000

The second chakra is related to the water element. Located in the abdomen, lower back, and sexual organs, this chakra connects us to others through feeling, desire, sensation, and movement. Ideally it brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment, and the ability to accept change. Spiritual and emotional issues that can

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Root Chakra

The Mindful Now — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:22:05 +0000

Located at the base of the spine, the root chakra connects us to the earth and is the foundation of the whole chakra system controlling our survival consciousness. The element associated with the first chakra is earth. Earth is solid, heavy, the Earth is below us, and supplies us with our survival needs: food,

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Chakras and Meditative Practice

The Mindful Now — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:17:55 +0000

Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning “wheel” or “turning”. The term refers to energy centers found throughout the body. The energy is also known by terms such as Kundalini, Prana and Chi. The study of the chakras is part of many philosophical and spiritual traditions, as well as many therapies and disciplines such as

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Falling Off the Mindfulness Wagon…

The Mindful Now — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 10:27:52 +0000

It’s 2:30 in the morning and my mind can only reel with lists of failed efforts. How can one do this especially once they have taken up the practice of mindfulness you ask with shock in your voice? Easy. I’m human. And with any practice there’s always that factor of falling out of practice

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Bells, Bowls and Beads

The Mindful Now — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:56:30 +0000

There comes a time in one’s meditation practice when you are ready to add some accoutrements. Among these are a meditation bell or singing bowl and beads. Both are tools to assist you in keeping your focus. Of course lately I’ve been of the mind “just let go”, must it be work to even

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The Mindful Market – Books

Meditation and Mindfulness — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:15:37 +0000

There are many books, CDs, DVDs and other products available to help guide you on your journey to mindfulness. You can support the work of TheMindfulNow.com by perusing our list of recommended reading and meditation products.

With Gratitude,

Cris

Theta Meditation

The Mindful Now — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 04:50:34 +0000

The second slowest frequency of brain waves – theta waves typically cycle at a rate of 4-7 times per second (4 Hz – 7 Hz) – Theta brain waves are known to be the state of high relaxation, drowsiness, and dreaming. Studies show that in states of meditation greater quantities of these are produced.

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