Meditation is something that many people know about, but don’t fully understand. While a vast majority of people understands that meditation is a means of reaching spiritual tranquility and heightening mental awareness, what most people don’t realize is that, meditation can also be a great way to build muscle and increase physical endurance. So much […]
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Let’s face it, there’s a certain kind of stereotype we all think of when we think of people who are into meditation: a modern-day hippie who shops at farmers’ markets, wears second-hand clothing made from recycled burlap, and spends their free time rescuing baby seals and listening to esoteric eastern music. Of course, this person […]
Gold Medalist Attributes Success to Meditation
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Less than three percent of 10,000-plus athletes that compete in the Olympics actually take home a gold medal. Combine that with the odds of even being an Olympic athlete, and now the chances of winning a gold medal look more like less than one in a million. Jamie Anderson, a laid back snowboarder from California, […]
Melbourne Football Players Adopt Meditation
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If there are any Australian football fans out there, you might be interested to know that Melbourne has adopted meditation as part of their regular training routine. The decision to incorporate meditation into their training regimen was implemented by their new coach, Paul Roos, who wants the team to find inner peace before they head […]
Athletes: Why You Should Meditate
Categories: Benefits of Meditation, Sports Meditation
If you’re an athlete, you’re probably sick of hearing about all the things you “must” do — You must take x, y, and z supplements; you must follow x, y, and z workout routines; etc, etc, etc… Usually, when someone is telling you as an athlete that you really should do something — unless they’re your […]
Golf and Meditation: How Meditation Can Improve Your Game on the Green
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Golf is a game that requires intense concentration and focus. The tiniest mistake – a millimeter to the left, a millimeter to the right – can make the difference between a hole-in-one or spending the rest of your day stuck in a sand trap. But what does any of this have to do with the […]
Athletes Using Meditation for Enhanced Performance
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Every athlete understands the importance of exercising his or her body, but exercising the mind is equally as important. Meditation is exactly that – meditation is exercise for your mind. Meditation strengthens your mind and makes it more flexible; it enables you to think more clearly and decisively; and see others and yourself more objectively. […]
Athletes Suffering from TBI: Meditation Can Help
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According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention – CDC – it is estimated that 1.7 million Americans suffer from a traumatic brain injury – TBI – every year. It’s not difficult to imagine that a large percentage of these individuals are athletes. Athletes put themselves at risk for a serious injury all the […]
Sports Meditation in Action
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There’s a different type of practice going on, and it’s not on the field. Nationwide, top-tiered athletes and sports teams are engaging in meditation as part of training. Once most of them start, they can’t stop. From the courts to the golf course, top-paid professionals have found a key ingredient to step up their game. […]
Benefits of Meditation for Athletes
Categories: Sports Meditation
Athletes train in many ways. Aside from normal workout regimens, some athletes might take up yoga or dance while others practice meditation. There are many benefits of meditation for athletes. Sports meditation improves performance, concentration, endurance and reduces tension. It also aids athletes in quicker recovery from injuries and maintaining a healthy immune system. (more…)