meditation
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How (and Why) You Should Wander Aimlessly
For many of us — especially before the start of the pandemic — walking was a means to an end, a straightforward way to get to a planned destination. Since COVID hit though, more people are walking around their neighbourhoods or on trails simply for the benefit of their physical or mental health.
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This Video Will Train You to Hold Your Breath for a Crazy-Long Time
As a lifelong asthmatic, I am the least-likely person to win a breath-holding contest (which is fine because it means I am also the most likely to win the “coolest person you know” contest, because there is nothing more badass than getting winded after a light jog on a cold day). But thanks to a…
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How to Meditate With Headspace on Snapchat
Spending lots of hours scrolling on social media and clicking through photos, videos and stories is arguably the opposite of mindfulness, but now you can multitask, at least on Snapchat. The new Headspace Mini comes with six short meditations you can do alone or with friends without ever leaving the app.
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How To Meditate In Bed
When you just want to turn your brain off and sleep, meditation apps are perfect. A guiding voice, or the sounds of something peaceful such as rain, helps to fill the silence so your thoughts can’t creep in. The best ones strategically bore you into drowsiness. (You can look for sleep-focused meditation tracks, but I’m…