Inspired by their own love of conscious quietude, a trio of women in Los Angeles and New York are bringing nirvana to the jaded masses.

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MNDFL

Three-month-old MNDFL is the brainchild of 31-year-old Ellie Burrows, who found it difficult to meditate in her own home, filled with all its familiar distractions. With the help of a friend — Lodro Rinzler, now her Chief Spiritual Officer and partner — and the interior design service Homepolish, she transformed the ground floor of an 1837 Greenwich Village townhouse into a cozy modern cocoon. All four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism are represented, as well as Shambhala, Theravada and Zen traditions. Or, if your alpha waves prefer, MNDFL also teaches Vedic and Kundalini. 10 East 8th Street, New York, mndflmeditation.com.

The Den

Wedged in Los Angeles’s design-fertile District La Brea, the Den’s cozy vibes are thanks to a mosaic of succulents, cognac leather sofas and traditional zafu cushions. Its owner Tal Rabinowitz, a former NBC executive, opened the space yesterday with classes like the AM Energizer and the candlelit Evening Unwind, and workshops focusing on business success — and self-compassion. S. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles,denmeditation.com.

Unplug

Several years ago, the former Vogue and Glamour editor Suze Yalof Schwartz found herself asking, “Where is the Drybar of meditation?” So she set up Unplug, offering 30- to 45-minute meditation classes, designed to help busy Angelenos find midday mindfulness. Bathed in violet light inspired by James Turrell, the sessions are taught by the likes of Mallika Chopra (daughter of Deepak), Davidji and Steve Ross. The waiting area’s gift shop offers other paths to zen, with insightful books, Voyage et Cie candles and crystals from Arizona selected by her “Crystal Pharmacist.”12401 Wilshire Blvd #101, Los Angeles, unplugmeditation.com.

Radionic machines first became available in the early 1900s with the invention of the Albert Abrams black box. This device alleged to measure patterns of vibrational frequencies of the body. By projecting chi energy into a new frequency out into the universe, one could alter our current vibration and manifest better health and or desires. If you have a radionics machine you may want to dial up your manifestation number sequence and write it down at this time; if you don’t then please continue on with the meditation as we visit Saint Germain’s alchemical workshop for some instructional guidance into the art of magic.

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One reason is that, yes, you’ll probably have more sex.

Through the use of meditation, men can start to connect with their partners to form long-lasting relationships.

By James BairdFeb. 10, 2016, at 6:00 a.m.+ More

That’s right – men should meditate to make their relationships last. In my 20 years of experience as a behavioral expert, the No. 1 reason I see relationships falling apart is because men just don’t know how to talk to women.

News flash, ladies: You’ve been right this entire time. That doesn’t mean we don’t want to talk to women, but sometimes we just don’t know how to calm our brains enough to handle the task of having a good conversation. There are many skills involved in sitting down, opening up to someone, listening and building on what is said. Basically, men – and I’m sure there are a few women who have this problem as well – are more likely to keep their head in the ground when it comes to communication.

It’s an age-old question that plagues our society, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find a way to fix this problem. In my research, I’ve seen the use of meditation alleviate this ostrich mentality and bring rewards not only to the man but also to the couple. Through the use of meditation, men can start to connect with their partners to form long-lasting relationships.

Here are three ways self reflection helps men build relationships that last:

1. If you meditate, you’ll break down your genetic code. Say what? That’s right, it’s not your fault that you get that weird feeling inside like you want to run for the border every time she says, “Honey, we need to talk.” You can’t help it. As a man, it’s part of your genetic code. Men are built to want action, to want to move, to be mobile. In our hunter/gather prehistoric history, men had to hunt and compete for limited resources in order to survive. Meanwhile, women tended the campfires, raised the children and talked amongst each other. While this was a long time ago, we still have the same genes, which can cause problems in our present environment by weakening relationships.

It’s just not in our nature to slow down and talk. But that doesn’t mean you don’t want to hear what your partner has to say; you just need to retrain your brain to be willing to accept it. Meditation allows the mind to get to a quieter place where you don’t think about the work week you had or why you keep missing your workout or how you don’t have enough time to do what you want to do. Meditation helps rid your mind of the anxieties of daily life, and in the process, you break down your genetic code by not following in your caveman footsteps. You’ll be more present in the moment, and your relationship will reap the benefits.

2. If you meditate, you’ll evolve. Look at it this way: You always wanted to be faster, smarter and better at life, right? As a man, this competitive nature is ingrained in who you are. And while it might not seem intuitive that mediation can make you all those things, it can. The more you meditate and make a habit of it, the more you’ll evolve. You can improve your ability to solve problems, resolve conflicts and generate ideas. This can help you at work and at home. With repetitive meditation and focus on other things – besides how much money you’re making, whether your boss gave you the accolades you needed today and if you’re better at basketball than your neighbor – your brain will physically change its elasticity. Meditation is a natural act based upon the fact that we can only think of one thing at a time, which blocks the random thoughts in our head that lead to anxiety and worry. Meditating is a simple act that can be done sitting, walking or in virtually any situation where you have the ability to focus on a single point such as a word or a breath. It has been well demonstrated that man’s peak achievements, whether it be in sports, business or ideas, are when they are meditating – or mindful – in a conscious state. That means, you’re opening up new parts of yourself that don’t have to be concerned with the caveman competition that’s keeping you from taking your relationships to the next level.
3. If you meditate, you’ll probably have more sex. OK, so maybe that was a jump in logic, but not entirely. Being more present with your partner after clearing your mind through meditation will lead to more rewards of intimacy. It’ll also help you sleep better, be more relaxed and boost productivity. You may even lose weight or become more conscious of your health and how you spend your off time. All of these conscious efforts to improve yourself will ultimately make you more confident and attractive. You’ll be more emotionally in tune with yourself and your partner, and from that you’ll grow closer and enjoy each other’s company. There is a silver lining to all this self help hubbub. We’re genetically designed to be close to another. The proof of that is the release of the feel-good hormone oxytocin. But it’s up to you to clear your mind, and focus on being present and communicating with your partner. If you’re naturally more open to what your partner has to say, you’ll reap the benefits of your mindfulness.

James D. Baird has a PhD in natural health and is the author of “Behavioral Genes – Why We Do What We Do and How to Change,” as well as five other books.

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The dorsal prefrontal cortex (top left region of each brain section) is made more effective in meditative people and is important in higher-level functioning. This has been linked to working memory, inhibition, and planning. (credit: David Creswell )

Everyone gets stressed, and we all deal with our stress in different ways — meditation, exercise, or eating chocolate, to name a few examples. But new research out of Carnegie Mellon’s psychology department shows that mindfulness meditation, a state of focusing on the present and interacting nonjudgementally with thoughts, may physically change your brain and help you feel better.

Mindfulness meditation is a form of focus exercise that can take many forms, but a common one involves sitting upright with closed eyes and focusing on breathing. When the mind wanders, one passively acknowledges thoughts and returns to focus on breathing. The idea is to focus on the present moment instead of thinking about the past or the future.

Over the past few decades, research into mindfulness meditation has shown that it helps improve a broad range of stress-related physical health, disease, and psychiatric outcomes, such as depression and anxiety, but little is known about the neurobiological mechanisms behind these positive health outcomes.

A new study published in Biological Psychiatry and led by David Creswell, an associate professor of psychology in the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, shows that mindfulness meditation reduces interleukin-6, a biomarker of systemic inflammation, in high-stress, unemployed adults more so than simple relaxation techniques.

“Not only did we show that mindfulness meditation training could reduce a health biomarker of inflammation, but we also showed what mindfulness training-related brain changes drove these beneficial health effects,” Creswell said.

For the study, the research team randomly selected 35 stressed adults who were seeking employment. Half of the subjects underwent an intensive three-day mindfulness meditation retreat program, while the other half underwent a relaxation retreat program. Both before and after the retreat programs, five-minute resting brain scans of the subjects were taken. Blood samples were taken before the retreat program and at a four-month follow-up appointment.

At this four-month follow up, it was noted by the researchers that those who underwent mindfulness meditation training showed reduced circulating levels of interleukin-6 as compared to those who experienced relaxation training.

“This finding suggests that mindfulness meditation training may decrease biomarkers of inflammatory disease risk in populations who have elevated inflammation (such as stressed unemployed adults),” the study concludes. “Little is known about how behavioral interventions, such as mindfulness meditation training, can impact the brain and physical health. We provide the first well-controlled evidence that three days of mindfulness meditation training increases resting state functional connectivity of the default mode network with neural regions important in executive control (left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex), and that these resting state functional connectivity changes statistically mediate improvements in circulating levels of IL-6 at follow-up.”

Ultimately, mindfulness meditation provides physical benefits along with the psychological ones.

“Mindfulness meditation is about paying attention to your experience, and I think it helped these stressed out unemployed folks in our study by helping them notice how they were reacting to stresses,” Creswell said. “With mindfulness training, they could take a step back and begin to change ineffective reactivity patterns to more effective responses to life stressors.”

So next time you’re feeling stressed, take a few minutes and focus on breathing, on nothing else but the present. It’s easier said than done, but practicing mindfulness meditation may change your outlook on how to approach stressful situations.

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byJASMINE GARNSWORTHY

Let’s get the obvious out of the way: Meditation can offer improved sleep, lowered stress levels, relief from anxiety—studies even show meditation can slow the aging of your brain, cure addictions, and act as a powerful antidepressant. However, if you’re already getting eight hours of sleep a night and handling life like a boss, there’s one thing devotees aren’t telling you: Meditation could be the key to the best sex of your life.

Anyone who’s tried one of the popular practices (yours truly included) will tell you there’s actually no better way to unwind, regroup, and center yourself after getting slammed at work, or juggling approximately 10,000 deadlines. Just a few minutes can completely change your mindset—which exactly is why women struggling to orgasm or suffering from a low libido can see a noticeable difference in their sex life after taking up meditation.

“A big libido killer for a woman is stress, and meditation is a stress-buster,” explained wellness guru Gabrielle Bernstein, while Dr. Logan Levkoff—a sex expert with a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Life Education— said it “helps to quiet those distracting thoughts in our head that get in the way of enjoyable sex, self esteem, and libido.” Bernstein says her female clients report greater sexual pleasure after practicing their mantra twice a day: “A good 20 minutes of meditation can lower your cortisol levels even more than a full night of sleep. A daily meditation practice will keep you calm and connected to your body. The more stress-free you are, the more joyful sex will be,” she explained.

For women—and guys—who can’t shut down that inner dialogue and be fully present during sex (sound familiar?) regular meditation practice can help bring you back to the moment, and amplify the experience: “Mindfulness is a big word in health and wellness these days, and sexuality is no different. You have to operate in the present, free from worry,” Levkoff explained.

Ideally, Bernstein recommends meditating right before sex, but if that’s going to kill the spontaneity, it’s a good idea to commit to regular practice every morning—before you read the news, have a cup of coffee, and start to get distracted. Then, meditate again around 4:00 p.m., or as soon as you get home from work. “Meditating when you get home from work can help you get your sexy on. You can clear the energy of the day, let go of the office attitude and return to a centered energy,” Bernstein said.

First-timers should try repeating the mantra “peace begins with me” while tapping your thumb on your pointer, middle, ring, and little fingers. “Each word corresponds with a different finger,” she said: “When you say peace tap your pointer; begins, middle finger; with, ring; and finally me is your little pinkie finger.”

In addition to regular old mantra meditation, there are other, more, um, niche practices centered more specifically on getting you turned on—but they’re definitely NSFW. Pamela Madsen is an expert in the area of meditation and sex (perhaps you’ve read her articles on Huffington Post?) and after training with Deepak Chopra for a year, began pioneering a new way for women to meditate that’s geared toward specifically boosting your sex drive.

Basically, it involves what Madsen calls “erotic integration,” where women rock while meditating in the “lotus lift” position—with your legs crossed and heel pressed into your pelvis for around 10 minutes.

“The lotus lift meditation is when we combine mild stimulation of the vulva through clothing with rocking motion while we meditate, by pressing her heel gently against her genital and rocking while she’s meditating,” Madsen explained, for anyone who’s game enough to try this at home.

Madsen says it’s the extra rush of dopamine and oxytocin that can boost a woman’s sex drive throughout the day: “Meditation has a similar response to the brain as orgasm. When we teach women how to combine female arousal with techniques like lotus lift meditation, they get this extra boost of dopamine and oxytocin in their meditation.”

Obviously, a few minutes of meditation isn’t going to instantly be the key to mind-blowing orgasms, but it’s a pretty solid start. Like with anything, you need to stick with your practice to see results.”It can be hard to start a meditation practice because it seems so foreign from what we’re taught to do. But I have good news: Meditating is much simpler than we make it out to be,” Bernstein explained.

Read more: http://stylecaster.com/meditation-for-sex/#ixzz40Infzuwp

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