Meditation is good for the brain, says neurologist Steven Laureys in his latest book on this discipline that fascinates him. But it’s also great for children, who benefit from learning to meditate from an early age.
The Church celebrates January 22, the fourth Sunday of the Word of God which coincides, as every year, with the third Sunday of Ordinary Time. Interview by Françoise Niamien-Vatican City It is by the motu proprio Aperuit Illis – “he opened to them” (cf Lk 24,45), published on September 30, 2019 that the Holy Father … Read more
Expert voice: Élisabeth Couzon, clinical psychologist, meditation trainer. Author of several books including The Little Book of Mindfulness Meditation (ed. First, €2.99) and La Small Box for Mindful Meditation, 81 cards made with Charlotte Ribault (ed. Trédaniel, €13.90). Concentrating on your breathing, watching your thoughts go by without stopping, feeling the support of your body … Read more
Meditation has beneficial effects in the management of cognitive and emotional aspects specific to aging. But how to practice? Published: November 29, 2022 at 3:08 p.m. Reading time: 3 mins Does the practice of meditation have positive effects on the brain and can it slow down aging? It is that have studied, in people over … Read more
In October 2021, yoga instructor Meka Taylor was in the throes of an identity crisis. The 30-year-old had been left shaken by the discovery that she had been adopted – which came to light after a paternal cousin contacted her on Facebook. The startling truth of her biology came just days before she was diagnosed … Read more
Stress is something almost everyone faces, and figuring out how to deal with it can be difficult. Mediation is a proven stress management tool. While traditional meditation isn’t for everyone, the addition of music may change some minds. Musical meditation is an effective way to relax your mind and reduce your stress level. You just … Read more
Today, it’s easy to get caught up in stress and anxiety. Meditation can be a great way to relax and focus. Here are 8 tips to help you start your own meditation practice. How to meditate the first time? Follow these steps: choose a quiet and comfortable place Meditation is a great way to relax … Read more
Meditation is good for the brain, says neurologist Steven Laureys in his latest book on this discipline that fascinates him. But it’s also great for children, who benefit from learning to meditate from an early age.
The reasons for wanting to take up meditation are endless: the desire to reconnect with oneself, to control one’s stress or anxiety, to learn to live better in the present moment… There are also a series of benefits for the body such as improved heart health or better pain management. Despite this, for some it … Read more
Do you already know Bloom, the very first meditation studio in Paris? As soon as the doors of this urban refuge are pushed through, the flow of thoughts seems to slow down. Mental calm becomes total once seated on the meditation cushions, facing the green wall of the Day Room or under the starry ceiling … Read more
The first door leads into a typically Parisian building courtyard. A second door to cross and… a change of scenery. The backyard overflows with vegetation, accompanied by the “gurgle” of a small fountain. Under the gaze of the statues nestled in the middle of the trees, the participants enter a large room. Here, the silence … Read more