You can expect these “happy hormones” from a meditation: Dopamine. Also known as the “feel-good” hormone, dopamine is a hormone (and neurotransmitter) that’s an essential part of your brain’s reward system. Dopamine is associated with pleasurable sensations, along with learning, memory, motor system function, and more. Serotonin. This hormone (and neurotransmitter) helps regulate your mood as well as your sleep, appetite, digestion, learning ability, and memory. Oxytocin. Oft

Sometimes we might be scared by something we don't know about. So if that is your reason for not meditating, let me tell you a bit about meditation. Meditation is the time you take for yourself to bring about peace, calm, and balance. It is a time you set aside to look past the illusion of the hustle and busy day. It's a time to connect with yourself, on an intimate innate level, and experience the stillness that exists in every moment. By focusing on your breath you can lowe

When you need a break or want to nourish and nurture, reach for a mindful or meditation book. Here are books that have assisted me on my mindfulness meditation journey: Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn Practicing Mindfulness by Matthew Sockolov The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive by Kristin Neff Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life by Thich Nhat Hanh and