One Mind
Morgan Dix : Yogi, Meditation Coach, Blogger
How on earth can you squeeze meditation into the accelerating pace of a 21st century lifestyle? On OneMind we explore the art of meditation and mindfulness and interview meditation teachers and every day practitioners. We share tips and find stories that illuminate why this ancient practice matters now more than ever. You’ll learn the latest science and how to bring the benefits of meditation into your work, your health, your play, your relationships, and your life.
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Jun 7, 2016 • 21min
OM067: How To Practice Mantra Meditation
Do you know how to practice mantra meditation? It’s a lot easier than you might think. However, there are a few things you need to understand before you get started. First, you need to know the different between free and focused awareness. Then, you need to know where to put your attention while you’re chanting. […]
Jun 2, 2016 • 1h
OM066: Mindful Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum
What is a mindful pregnancy and why is it important? Pregnancy is such a blessing, heralding new life and the miracle of creation. But it’s also a time of tremendous stress. That stress, if left unchecked, is potentially dangerous for both mum and baby. So how can you mitigate stress and cultivate a mindful mindset during pregnancy […]
May 23, 2016 • 40min
OM065: From Islam To Enlightenment And Back Again (Mindfulness And Pregnancy Series)
What does a mindful approach to pregnancy look like and why is it important? Pregnancy is such a blessing, heralding new life and the miracle of creation. But it’s also a time of tremendous stress. That stress, if left unchecked, is potentially dangerous for both mum and baby. So how can you mitigate stress and cultivate a […]
May 16, 2016 • 1h 2min
OM064: How To Practice Vipassana Meditation
What is Vipassana meditation and how do you practice it? According to many, Vipassana meditation is the actual practice that gave rise to the Buddha’s enlightenment over two and a half thousand years ago. Today, Vipassana is considered one of the most popular forms of Buddhist meditation. In the West, it was popularized by contemporary American […]
May 11, 2016 • 54min
OM063: The Science & Psychology Of Flow States with Dr. Greg Cartin
What is flow? According to Dr. Greg Cartin, a sport psychology consultant who works with professional athletes, artists, and performers, it’s a unique intersection of skill and challenge where the challenge at hand is just a hair more demanding than our actual skill level. These are the conditions that give rise to flow states, when […]
May 3, 2016 • 43min
OM062: 95 Year Old Yogi On The Joys of Life, Death, & Meditation
By penetrating very deeply the present moment, the past and future fall away, and you become free. Fear is the demon that prevents us from letting go of the past and the future, that in turn, keeps us from spontaneously plunging into the present. ~ Joe Gifford A 95 Year Old Yogi Do you fear […]
Apr 26, 2016 • 1h 15min
OM061: The Real Reason I Started Meditating
What is the difference between meditation and mindfulness? Recently I joined fellow meditator and Showrunner Harry Duran, the host of Podcast Junkies, to discuss this question and much more. It was an honor to join Harry on his show. We explore the importance of meditation teachers and mentors, the power of going on silent retreat, […]
Apr 18, 2016 • 32min
OM060: Visiting Rumi’s Tomb & The Sufi Way (Part 2)
If you haven’t listened to part 1 of this special 2-part series on Sufi Meditation with About Meditation cofounder Tom Bershad, please start here. What is Sufi meditation and how do you practice it? Aboutmeditation.com cofounder Tom Bershad has practiced the Sufi Way for over two decades. Tom started meditating as a young man when he […]
Apr 11, 2016 • 50min
OM059: How To Practice Sufi Meditation (Part 1)
What is Sufi meditation and how do you practice it? Aboutmeditation.com cofounder Tom Bershad has practiced the Sufi Way for over two decades. Tom started meditating as a young man when he formally took up Transcendental Meditation (TM) in the early ’70s. Now, over 40 years later, he’s logged thousands of hours of meditation. But for […]
Apr 4, 2016 • 1h
OM058: 100 Days Of Meditation With Gibran Rivera
Gibran Rivera is an internationally renowned master facilitator who has devoted his life to the development of leaders and organizational transformation. Recently, he completed an inspired run of 100 days of meditation. In truth, that’s not all that strange for Gibran. He’s walked a meditation-based spiritual path for more than a decade. Instead, what’s interesting is […]
