Meditation for Swimmers: The Pool as Practice
Swimming offers unique conditions for meditative practice—rhythmic breathing, sensory reduction, and repetitive motion. Learn how to integrate mindfulness with your time in the water.
Blog
Thoughts on meditation, mindfulness, and returning to what matters.
HRV Training for Athletes: Biofeedback Meets Meditation
Heart rate variability (HRV) provides a window into nervous system state and recovery status. Combined with meditation, HRV training becomes a powerful tool for optimizing athletic performance and readiness.
Theravada vs Mahayana Meditation: Understanding the Differences
Buddhism's two major branches approach meditation differently—one emphasizing personal liberation through insight, the other universal awakening through compassion. Understanding these differences helps practitioners choose and deepen their practice.
Testosterone, Cortisol, and the Hormonal Balance of Training
The testosterone-to-cortisol ratio is a key marker of training adaptation. Meditation affects both hormones—with implications for recovery, performance, and long-term athletic health.
Zen Buddhism Meditation Practices: A Complete Overview
Zazen, koans, kinhin, sesshins—Zen offers a distinctive approach to meditation rooted in direct experience over doctrine. Understanding Zen's practices helps practitioners decide if this path suits their temperament.
Creating a Meditation Space at Home
You don't need a dedicated room or elaborate setup. A consistent spot with minimal requirements is enough. Here's how to create a meditation space that supports daily practice.
Meditation for Esports: Cognitive Performance in Competitive Gaming
Esports demands sustained focus, rapid decision-making, and emotional regulation under pressure. Meditation develops the cognitive skills that separate casual players from professionals.
Eyes Open or Closed in Meditation? It Depends
Zen keeps eyes open. Vipassana usually closes them. Which is right? Neither—and both. The choice affects your practice in specific ways. Here's how to decide.
Yogic Breath Science: How Ancient Pranayama Aligns with Modern Physiology
Yogis developed sophisticated breath control techniques thousands of years ago. Modern science reveals why pranayama works—and how athletes can use these ancient practices to optimize performance.
When Meditation Causes Anxiety: Understanding Paradoxical Effects
Meditation is supposed to reduce anxiety. So why do some people feel more anxious when they practice? Understanding this paradox can help you work through it—or recognize when you need a different approach.
Taoist Meditation: Stillness and Flow
Sit and forget. Follow what is natural. Taoist meditation cultivates effortless being—not forcing anything but aligning with the flow of life itself. It's paradoxical, subtle, and deeply practical.
Meditation Apps Compared: Minimalist Options
Not everyone wants guided content, gamification, and subscription fees. For practitioners who already know how to meditate, a simple timer and tracker is often enough. Here's how minimalist meditation apps compare.