When most people hear the word 'meditation,' they probably imagine sitting cross-legged for hours breathing in and out in the hope of finding some inner peace and meaning. Truth is, it's much easier and more meaningful than that.
For instance, if you're a beginner and looking to reduce stress, you can meditate for as little as 10 minutes a day to get results. Alternatively, you can meditate for up to 20 minutes twice a day if you're looking for calmness and improved concentration.
Did you know that mediation is also an integral part of Yoga? You can practice them together to strengthen the connection between mind and body and improve your health and wellbeing.
The great thing is, the more you explore and experience the power of meditation, the more you'll discover about yourself.
May 21 is World Meditation Day - Your day to find you, again.
Celebrated since 2017, this peaceful day promotes meditation and its benefits for individuals and society as a whole.More importantly, it promotes awareness of meditation's many benefits, which include reduced stress, increased focus and concentration, improved emotional well-being, and a greater sense of inner peace and calm.
Additionally, meditation has also been shown to have positive effects on the wider community and the world at large, such as reducing conflict and promoting greater compassion and empathy.
So, if you're ready to discover the sense of oneness with yourself and the world, your day has come.
Add years to your life and life to your years.
Right now, there are millions of people in the world who feel stuck, overwhelmed, and exhausted as they try to find balance their work, family life, and overall wellbeing. World Meditation Day will help everyone make sense of it all and create more harmony in their lives.
Meditate to celebrate
The day is what you make of it. So, let's explore what World Meditation Day is and how to work it into your life.
There are all kinds of ways to relax and connect with yourself, whether you participate in an online meditation meeting, attend a group event in your local community, or just meditate quietly at home.
Here are some ways you can celebrate this meaningful day:
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Take a meditation challenge
Good habits start by doing something good – take some time out of your day to sit quietly, focus on your breath, and cultivate a sense of inner peace and calm. If you're liking how you feel, try a Meditation Challenge.
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Promote meditation in your school or workplace
Introduce students or colleagues to meditation and mindfulness to help reduce stress, improve focus and productivity, boost creativity, enhance emotional intelligence, and improve physical health.
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Join a group meditation activity
Did you know there are over 8 million members worldwide who take part in meditation groups? Go to MindfulLeader.org and channel all that good energy into you.
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Organise a mediation event
Share your passion for meditation and help create a more peaceful, harmonious world by inviting a few friends over to meditate. Or why not organise a large-scale event in your local community.
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Try a new meditation technique
Shake up your meditation routine with something new. Experiment with mantra meditation, Shaolin meditation, or try mediating in a noisy place. Also, Yoga's incorporation of meditation and breathing can help improve mental wellbeing.
Let your Yoga journey begin
Before you breathe in and breathe out, check out our BAHE Yoga gear to help you get the most out of your meditation.
BAHE Yoga Mats
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BAHE Flowballs
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BAHE Yoga Blocks
The BAHE Yoga Block is perfect for beginner Yogis, helping to improve your body alignment and flexibility. The Yoga block also allows you to stay in the asana for longer to help build upon your overall strength.
The BAHE Yoga Bolster is also great for beginner Yogis, as it's designed to help improve body alignment and flexibility. The Yoga bolster also allows you to stay in the asana for longer to help build upon your overall strength.
BAHE Yoga Straps
Get deeper into your pose with the BAHE Yoga Strap. Designed to help increase your overall flexibility and expand your range, this Yoga strap offers great support during challenging poses. Ideal for the studio, gym, or at home use, you'll be perfecting your pose in no time.