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Meditation For Women
By Alicia Socorro
You don’t have to be religious to meditate, either. But meditation will definitely raise your awareness to spirituality.
What is meditation?
Meditation is essentially “exercise for the mind.” The objective of a woman who meditates is to increase her awareness and release stress, and God knows we can all use some of that.
Meditation is used to free your mind of all thoughts and let go of all the stresses and little things that go on throughout your day. And although this might sound simple enough, you have no idea how difficult it is to focus on nothing until you try it.
Although many religions are tied to meditation, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, it is not necessary to belong to any religion to meditate.
Meditation is a great way to promote your physical and mental well being.
What are the benefits of meditation?
Meditation for women benefit #1
Deeper rest
If you have trouble sleeping because so many things weigh heavily on your mind (mortgage, relationship, work), meditation will help you clear your mind of all the stressors in your life and put the focus back on you.
Meditation for women benefit #2
Lower levels of cortisol and lactate
Stress is not just a mind problem; there are physical attributes to stress as well. Two chemicals associated with stress - cortisol and lactate - are minimized due to your newfound ability to “let things go.”
Meditation for women benefit #3
Improved flow of air
Throughout your meditation, you will attempt to focus on your breathing, so that you’re able to clear your mind of other things. So if you’re focusing on your breathing, you will definitely be taking deeper breaths and increasing the amount of air that gets to your lungs.
Meditation for women benefit #4
Decreased anxiety, depression, irritability
After awhile, you will notice that you’re able to let go of unwanted negative feelings because meditation will help you realize that there’s no point in focusing on what’s wrong in your life.
Meditation for women benefit #5
Increased happiness, memory, emotional stability
And while you’re letting go of all the nasties in your life, you will start to adapt all the niceties, and before you know it, these daily meditation exercises will have you smiling and wishing everyone a nice day.
How can you meditate?
There are no definitive rules when it comes to meditation for women, but if you want to get the most out of your sessions, this is what works best, according to experts.
Meditation for women tip #1
Meditate in the morning
If you’re not a morning person, this probably won’t work well for you, but if you are, then wake up, wash your face and get into the lotus position (legs crossed, back straight) on the floor before you have your morning coffee and get your day started.
Meditation for women benefit #2
Find a room
There’s a good chance that you won’t be able to meditate in a room that has too many distractions (stereo, TV, pictures, etc) so try to find a section of your home that will allow you to focus on you.
Meditation for women benefit #3
Sit comfortably
The lotus position is the most popular for meditation – sit on your butt and cross your legs over opposing thighs, keeping your back straight. Place the backs of your hands onto your knees and keep your neck straight.
It’s possible that you may get sleepy the first few times so you’d do best to sit with your back toward a hard surface. That way, if you begin to drift off, you’re back will hit the surface, and you’ll awaken and try to focus again.
Meditation for women benefit #4
Dedicate 10 minutes to it
In a conversation, 10 minutes doesn’t sound like very much time, but how long, on average, do you think you allow for “me” time every day? Start off with five minutes each day and, as that becomes easier, try to dedicate 10 minutes each day to meditating.
Meditation for women benefit #5
Focus on your breathing
You’d be surprised to know that most women don’t know how to breathe correctly and end up breathing from their chest or sucking in their stomachs on the inhale.
To take deep, calculated breaths, inhale, letting your stomach protrude as far as it can go and exhale slowly, bringing your stomach back to its normal position. Try to last 10 seconds on the inhale and another 10 on the exhale.
Meditation for women benefit #6
Don’t get frustrated
If you find that your mind keeps wandering away to things you have to do or things you forgot to do, don’t freak out. It’s okay to wander away, you just have to catch yourself and return to focusing on your breathing.
Meditation for women to relax
After a few weeks, you will notice that your attitude and personality have changed for the better. You will become calmer and more in tune with yourself.
And there’s nothing better than dedicating a few moments to yourself so that you can better focus on everything around you.
Originating in Vedic Hinduism, meditation is the practice of remaining in one position and focusing the mind for personal development.
You don’t have to be religious to meditate, either. But meditation will definitely raise your awareness to spirituality.
What is meditation?
Meditation is essentially “exercise for the mind.” The objective of a woman who meditates is to increase her awareness and release stress, and God knows we can all use some of that.
Meditation is used to free your mind of all thoughts and let go of all the stresses and little things that go on throughout your day. And although this might sound simple enough, you have no idea how difficult it is to focus on nothing until you try it.
Although many religions are tied to meditation, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, it is not necessary to belong to any religion to meditate.
Meditation is a great way to promote your physical and mental well being.
What are the benefits of meditation?
Meditation for women benefit #1
Deeper rest
If you have trouble sleeping because so many things weigh heavily on your mind (mortgage, relationship, work), meditation will help you clear your mind of all the stressors in your life and put the focus back on you.
Meditation for women benefit #2
Lower levels of cortisol and lactate
Stress is not just a mind problem; there are physical attributes to stress as well. Two chemicals associated with stress - cortisol and lactate - are minimized due to your newfound ability to “let things go.”
Meditation for women benefit #3
Improved flow of air
Throughout your meditation, you will attempt to focus on your breathing, so that you’re able to clear your mind of other things. So if you’re focusing on your breathing, you will definitely be taking deeper breaths and increasing the amount of air that gets to your lungs.
Meditation for women benefit #4
Decreased anxiety, depression, irritability
After awhile, you will notice that you’re able to let go of unwanted negative feelings because meditation will help you realize that there’s no point in focusing on what’s wrong in your life.
Meditation for women benefit #5
Increased happiness, memory, emotional stability
And while you’re letting go of all the nasties in your life, you will start to adapt all the niceties, and before you know it, these daily meditation exercises will have you smiling and wishing everyone a nice day.
How can you meditate?
There are no definitive rules when it comes to meditation for women, but if you want to get the most out of your sessions, this is what works best, according to experts.
Meditation for women tip #1
Meditate in the morning
If you’re not a morning person, this probably won’t work well for you, but if you are, then wake up, wash your face and get into the lotus position (legs crossed, back straight) on the floor before you have your morning coffee and get your day started.
Meditation for women benefit #2
Find a room
There’s a good chance that you won’t be able to meditate in a room that has too many distractions (stereo, TV, pictures, etc) so try to find a section of your home that will allow you to focus on you.
Meditation for women benefit #3
Sit comfortably
The lotus position is the most popular for meditation – sit on your butt and cross your legs over opposing thighs, keeping your back straight. Place the backs of your hands onto your knees and keep your neck straight.
It’s possible that you may get sleepy the first few times so you’d do best to sit with your back toward a hard surface. That way, if you begin to drift off, you’re back will hit the surface, and you’ll awaken and try to focus again.
Meditation for women benefit #4
Dedicate 10 minutes to it
In a conversation, 10 minutes doesn’t sound like very much time, but how long, on average, do you think you allow for “me” time every day? Start off with five minutes each day and, as that becomes easier, try to dedicate 10 minutes each day to meditating.
Meditation for women benefit #5
Focus on your breathing
You’d be surprised to know that most women don’t know how to breathe correctly and end up breathing from their chest or sucking in their stomachs on the inhale.
To take deep, calculated breaths, inhale, letting your stomach protrude as far as it can go and exhale slowly, bringing your stomach back to its normal position. Try to last 10 seconds on the inhale and another 10 on the exhale.
Meditation for women benefit #6
Don’t get frustrated
If you find that your mind keeps wandering away to things you have to do or things you forgot to do, don’t freak out. It’s okay to wander away, you just have to catch yourself and return to focusing on your breathing.
Meditation for women to relax
After a few weeks, you will notice that your attitude and personality have changed for the better. You will become calmer and more in tune with yourself.
And there’s nothing better than dedicating a few moments to yourself so that you can better focus on everything around you.
Celebrity Flaw of the Day - Elizabeth Hurley Cellulite
Elizabeth Hurley is easily one of the sexiest women in Hollywood, but it seems that even she can't escape the terror of cellulite. So I hope that seeing her thighs covered in the shizz makes you feel a bit better about yourself.
Entertainment News - January 8, 2008
Would it really be all that far-fetched if you found out that Tom Cruise was obsessed with Scientology and that it essentially runs his life? (CelebNewsWire)
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie grace the world with their ridiculously hot presence and we all took note. (dListed)
The Golden Globe Awards have officially been canceled. (CelebSpin)
Paris Hilton goes dark but is still as skanky as they come. (Drunken Stepfather)
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie grace the world with their ridiculously hot presence and we all took note. (dListed)
The Golden Globe Awards have officially been canceled. (CelebSpin)
Paris Hilton goes dark but is still as skanky as they come. (Drunken Stepfather)
Monday, January 7, 2008
Back Pain - Are Your Shoes To Blame?
By Ellen Shear
And back pain is not limited to wearing high heels on a daily basis; wearing bad shoes, whether they’re heels, flats or even running shoes, can cause severe back pain and problems that may result in something even worse.
The soles of the feet have pressure points that affect every part of the body, so if you spend over 10 hours a day wearing shoes that aren’t conducive to good posture and comfort, you can bet that problems throughout your entire body will result, especially back pain.
High heels & back pain
When you stand upright, it doesn’t take much effort for your back to maintain its posture because this is a natural stance that your body is accustomed to. You may even notice that you sway back and forth slightly when standing in one place for an extended period of time - this is normal.
The reason for this is because your plantar (calf) and dorsal (shin) muscles work together to ensure that you don’t fall forward or backward.
But when you wear high heels, your toes point forward and your heels are elevated, limiting your ability to call your plantar muscles into action. So to compensate, the muscles throughout your body, which are now completely thrown out of unison, have to work harder to help you maintain your balance, which, more often than not, results in back pain.
And when your back muscles and joints are thrown out of alignment, they, too, need to work overtime to keep you upright, resulting in tired muscles that are more susceptible to injury. All this leads to back pain; sometimes it’s so bad that you need to lie down, other times it presents itself as a small, annoying sensation.
Tight shoes & back pain
I know I’m not the only one who’s heard “I’m sorry, we don’t carry half sizes,” and then bought the shoes anyway because they were just so awesome. Well, tight shoes are just as bad as, if not worse than, high heels.
In order for your body to function properly, your feet need to be in perfect working condition whenever they touch the ground. When your feet aren’t working right, the rest of your muscles and joints will end up working harder to compensate (I must sound like a broken record by now).
While you might think that sore feet are all you have to contend with after spending a day in a pair of shoes that had your toes feeling cramped and crushed, in the long run, all the other muscles in your body that are forced to take over will begin to cause you misery as well.
To begin, your calves, thighs and back muscles will become fatigued, and tired muscles are prone to serious injury. Not to mention that your feet will hurt and become cramped, making the end result even more undesirable.
Running shoes & back pain
Not all athletic shoes are created equal. For example, there are plenty of stylish walking shoes that are not meant for any rigorous exercise and yet, day after day, I see people using them to jog or workout at the gym.
Take a look at your old running shoes - are they worn out in one specific area? For example, if the outside of your shoes’ soles are worn, it would reveal that you place the outside of your feet onto the ground first. Bringing your old shoes to the store with you may help the salesperson recommend a pair that’s adequate for your feet.
When you buy running shoes specifically designed for exercise, make sure you shop for them later in the afternoon. Your feet get bigger as the day wears on and will definitely do so when you exercise.
And don’t forget to wear the same type of socks you plan to wear them with in order to make sure that they feel right on your foot.
You should be able to move your toes around freely in your shoes and the sole should move around freely when you bend your foot.
Buying shoes that fit
Although you probably grew up believing that you had to break a pair of shoes in before they began to feel comfortable, that’s actually not true at all. Shoes - all shoes - should fit snug and comfortably from the moment you put them on.
If they don’t, they’re probably not good shoes. And if you don’t stop wearing them, you’ll probably end up with a couple of muscle and joint problems down the line. And back pain is nothing to sneeze at.
No definitive study has been conducted to prove that back pain results from bad shoes, but if you’ve been wearing high heels as long as I have, you wouldn’t need a study to tell you that back pain does occur as a result.
And back pain is not limited to wearing high heels on a daily basis; wearing bad shoes, whether they’re heels, flats or even running shoes, can cause severe back pain and problems that may result in something even worse.
The soles of the feet have pressure points that affect every part of the body, so if you spend over 10 hours a day wearing shoes that aren’t conducive to good posture and comfort, you can bet that problems throughout your entire body will result, especially back pain.
High heels & back pain
When you stand upright, it doesn’t take much effort for your back to maintain its posture because this is a natural stance that your body is accustomed to. You may even notice that you sway back and forth slightly when standing in one place for an extended period of time - this is normal.
The reason for this is because your plantar (calf) and dorsal (shin) muscles work together to ensure that you don’t fall forward or backward.
But when you wear high heels, your toes point forward and your heels are elevated, limiting your ability to call your plantar muscles into action. So to compensate, the muscles throughout your body, which are now completely thrown out of unison, have to work harder to help you maintain your balance, which, more often than not, results in back pain.
And when your back muscles and joints are thrown out of alignment, they, too, need to work overtime to keep you upright, resulting in tired muscles that are more susceptible to injury. All this leads to back pain; sometimes it’s so bad that you need to lie down, other times it presents itself as a small, annoying sensation.
Tight shoes & back pain
I know I’m not the only one who’s heard “I’m sorry, we don’t carry half sizes,” and then bought the shoes anyway because they were just so awesome. Well, tight shoes are just as bad as, if not worse than, high heels.
In order for your body to function properly, your feet need to be in perfect working condition whenever they touch the ground. When your feet aren’t working right, the rest of your muscles and joints will end up working harder to compensate (I must sound like a broken record by now).
While you might think that sore feet are all you have to contend with after spending a day in a pair of shoes that had your toes feeling cramped and crushed, in the long run, all the other muscles in your body that are forced to take over will begin to cause you misery as well.
To begin, your calves, thighs and back muscles will become fatigued, and tired muscles are prone to serious injury. Not to mention that your feet will hurt and become cramped, making the end result even more undesirable.
Running shoes & back pain
Not all athletic shoes are created equal. For example, there are plenty of stylish walking shoes that are not meant for any rigorous exercise and yet, day after day, I see people using them to jog or workout at the gym.
Take a look at your old running shoes - are they worn out in one specific area? For example, if the outside of your shoes’ soles are worn, it would reveal that you place the outside of your feet onto the ground first. Bringing your old shoes to the store with you may help the salesperson recommend a pair that’s adequate for your feet.
When you buy running shoes specifically designed for exercise, make sure you shop for them later in the afternoon. Your feet get bigger as the day wears on and will definitely do so when you exercise.
And don’t forget to wear the same type of socks you plan to wear them with in order to make sure that they feel right on your foot.
You should be able to move your toes around freely in your shoes and the sole should move around freely when you bend your foot.
Buying shoes that fit
Although you probably grew up believing that you had to break a pair of shoes in before they began to feel comfortable, that’s actually not true at all. Shoes - all shoes - should fit snug and comfortably from the moment you put them on.
If they don’t, they’re probably not good shoes. And if you don’t stop wearing them, you’ll probably end up with a couple of muscle and joint problems down the line. And back pain is nothing to sneeze at.
Entertainment News - January 7, 2008
Word has it that Nicole Kidman is pregnant. I guess she was jealous of Suri getting all the attention. (dListed)
For all you ladies who just love Milo Ventimglia, here is his baby pic. (Just Jared)
Sarah Jessica Parker is still as skinny as ever. (Drunken Stepfather)
For all you ladies who just love Milo Ventimglia, here is his baby pic. (Just Jared)
Sarah Jessica Parker is still as skinny as ever. (Drunken Stepfather)
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