This article examines the role of meditation as one of the proven alternative therapies that in recent years have been classified under the mind-body medicine therapies. Traditionally meditation has been used for spiritual growth but more recently has become a valuable tool for managing stress and finding a place of peace, relaxation, and tranquility in a demanding fast-paced world. Various meditation techniques are outlined in this article with practical steps to beginning a meditative practice.
Learning Transcendental Meditation
It is not difficult to learn transcendental meditation. If you are looking to escape from the whirlwind of ringing cell phones, traffic snarls and screaming kids, transcendental meditation can provide a peaceful getaway from the craziness of everyday life.
Natural Treatments for Anxiety
Natural treatments for anxiety such as meditation and hypnotherapy are gaining in popularity amongst sufferers of common stress as well as more serious anxiety disorders.
While drugs and supplements can promise some effectiveness in treating anxiety, holistic methods can help you to make an overall reduction in stress through long-term lifestyle changes.
Therapeutic Essential Oils
Therapeutic essential oils from allspice to ylang ylang have been providing benefits to the body, mind, and soul for centuries. Youve probably seen the dark, compact bottles with their unusual scents in your local alternative healing store, but maybe youve been hesitant to try them.
Chakra Healing
The art of chakra healing has been used for centuries to balance important energy centers in our body called chakras. We can use a number of different tools such as stones or meditation during chakra balancing. The end result will be a physically healthier body and a happier, more peaceful you.
Acupunture Points Map
Practitioners of the ancient Chinese art of acupuncture rely on the acupuncture points map to free trapped energy in the body and restore health.