When you think about meditation, you probably imagine someone sitting lotus-style on a pillow or cushion, hands in their laps, eyes closed, and a neutral or serene look on their face. That’s certainly one way to meditate, but there are other, more active ways to meditate, too. One way is with yoga. What is Yoga? Yoga is a blanket term for a vast variety of…
Meditation has recently taken the world by storm as a means to reduce stress and increase happiness. People all over the world seem to enjoy and benefit from meditation. But what exactly is meditation? Meditation 101 It might be easier to start with some things that meditation is not. First, and most importantly, meditation is not a way of turning off or silencing your thoughts.…
Been having trouble falling asleep lately? If you have, you’re not alone. With an increase in distractions and a decrease in down time, sleep problems are on the rise. But did you know meditation can help you sleep better? How it Works While meditation might look like a pretty stagnant and boring process to an outside observer, a lot goes on inside you while you’re…
Been having trouble falling asleep lately? If you have, you’re not alone. With an increase in distractions and a decrease in down time, sleep problems are on the rise. But did you know meditation can help you sleep better? How it Works Meditation is meant to help you relax while increasing your sense of awareness. You breathe evenly and deeply and let your focus on…
Unsure where to begin? Here’s an overview of all of Fabulous’s guided meditations. If you’re new to Fabulous or new to meditation, you might have noticed that there are over half a dozen different guided meditations in the Fabulous app. With so many to choose from, it can be hard to figure out where to start! How can you know which Fabulous meditation is right…
Fabulous users share their special meditation spaces. Meditation is one of those things you can do just about anywhere. As long as you’re able to focus and concentrate, you can meditate indoors, outside, even while walking or on the bus. We asked Fabulous users where they like to meditate the most. 1. "With my plants that are kept in a pot. There are 5 plants.…
Is there a magic time and duration for meditation? Meditation beginners might be overwhelmed wondering how to do it “right.” Is it better to meditate in the morning or evening? For how long? Is it better to meditate for five minutes daily or 30 minutes weekly? We asked Fabulous users for their opinions. 1. "I've read that at least 12 minutes is a good enough…
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Get some much-needed rest with these Fabulous user tips. Have trouble sleeping at night? It can happen to anyone. But we all have special tricks and tools that help us fall asleep at night, and our Fabulous users have shared some of theirs. 1. “I take a deep breath and imagine myself on a warm beach alone with cats and dogs.” 2. “Mostly, I use…
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Fabulous users share the meditation methods they prefer. There are so many different types of meditation out there. Mindfulness meditation, walking meditation, meditation with yoga, the list goes on and on. We asked Fabulous users what methods they prefer. Here are some of our favorite answers. 1. "I prefer mindfulness meditation. It helps me relax and also quiets the mind." 2. "I prefer a walking…
Thoughts about thinking with by Fabulous users. Your thinking-mind is the part of your mind that thinks about things instead of directly experiencing them. Meditation can bring up a lot of interesting insights about your thinking-mind. Here are some things our Fabulous users learned about themselves. 1. "I guess I would have to reflect on understanding how far back into my memories the POWER has…