Mindfulness is a fundamental practice for inner peace, meditation, and reflection. For thousands of years, mindful meditaction has been practiced in many spiritual and philosophical traditions. In recent decades, modern science has confirmed that mindfulness offers deep and lasting benefits for physical well-being, as well as emotional and mental health.
No matter where we are, regardless of background or religion, regular practice of mindful meditation takes only a few minutes every day, and can wipe away the day's stress, restore our inner peace, and bring about a true personal transformation.
Oswaldo Koch,
MBA, PMP, P.Eng.
Creator of Mastermoves / Martial Arts Instructor
Passive meditation cultivates mindfulness by simply following the breath. By allowing the mind to become settled and centered, passive meditation is known to enhance the practice of mindfulness. With regular practice of passive meditation, we develop a mind of openness, flexibility, and profound physical calmness.
Out of the many benefits of passive meditation, here are the top five according to science:
Mindful meditation cultivates mindfulness by developing deep attention to the present moment, as we are occupied with an action. Gradually we gain the ability to be aware and mindful of what is happening moment-to-moment. Ultimately, this means developing the freedom to choose how we respond to life.
Mindful meditation feels as if we are lost in time and scientific studies validate its benefits. Here are a few:
Passive meditation is a simple practice available to all, and the benefits can come quickly - we can minimized regrets from the past, and anxieties and fears about future events.
Here, we offer important guidelines to get you started on a path toward calmness and joy:
While passive meditation bring us into the mind, active meditation brings us into the activity. Active meditation occurs when the body is performing an action, usually repetitive, and the mind is focussed on completing that action. While paying attention to the present activity, active meditation helps to reconnect mind, body and spirit in the present moment, where all other thoughts disappear and we feel as if we are ‘lost in time’. The following activities are ideal for practicing active meditation: