The Biggest Myth and the Honest Truth About Meditation

One of the biggest myths about meditation is that the purpose of practice is to experience bliss or to enter ‘nirvana’.

Yes, it’s true that many turn to meditation as a way to calm and steady the mind. As the mind becomes more quiet, physical functions like breathing and heart rate slow; we can begin to move from a state of “fight, flight or freeze” into a more natural…

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Writes about integrative health, embodied mindfulness and the interrelatedness of life. Follow her on Instagram @shirleyarcher

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Shirley Archer -Eichenberger : The Wellness Sensei

Writes about integrative health, embodied mindfulness and the interrelatedness of life. Follow her on Instagram @shirleyarcher