The health benefits of meditation have been documented for a number of years. Meditation has long been used by practitioners and gurus to quiet the mind and achieve higher states of consciousness. Practiced for over 5,000 years by Taoists and Buddhists across Asia, the earliest documented texts on meditation appear in the ancient Indian teachings…
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How to Open and Balance Your Chakras
How to open and balance your chakras Today, we are going to help you learn how to open and balance your chakras. Essentially, chakras refer to the wheels of energy found throughout the body that also correspond to specific organs and glands. When they are open and aligned, a person experiences both mental and physical…
The Power of Intention and How to Use It to Win in Life
Back in 2006, a woman by the name of Rhonda Byrne published a very successful book about the power of intention called The Secret. Its immense popularity still shows no signs of waning, which is pretty impressive considering how long it’s been around. But, the book is also revealing of an uncomfortable truth – a…
A Complete List of Affirmations for Soul Healing
Positive Affirmation Positive affirmations are literally important in soul healing and most importantly, in your daily lives. You have the power to help your body heal and transform it into a new reality. Affirmations are more than words. It is a personal intention, asserting yourself of the need to restructure perceptions and beliefs. You declare…
The Best Essential Oils for Spiritual Growth & Mental and Physical Healing
Only the best essential oils come from plants and flowers through a careful distillation process. Often, these oils come with the fragrance of the plant they’re extracted from. The aroma from these oils have beneficial healing properties to soothe physical ailments, decrease mental distress, and awaken spirituality. Essential oils are full of natural compounds. The oil can penetrate…
The Benefits of Sage and How to Properly Smudge
Sage has become a staple herb in many households. Beloved for its anti-inflammatory properties as well as it’s ability to energetically clear the space of a room, sage is full of important antioxidants that promote health and wellness. According to the Medical Medium Blog: [Sage] is one of the top antioxidants herbs and can provide…
Inside Merkaela’s Stillness Playlist
Stillness – A Luxury In A Fast Paced World Be still, my beating heart. Stillness requires silence. To be still and look inward we have to shut off all distractions. It truly seems that today’s fast paced world keeps distancing us further from ourselves. It’s important on your journey to recognize that some distractions are…
Merkaela’s Wisdom Playlist
Wisdom comes from a world of experiences, journeys, and mindfulness. It leads us to a more meditative state, and in turn, helps us make better decisions. It helps to inspire us to stay the course of self-improvement and discovery. Easier said than done, but once we wisely choose to set forth on that path we…
New to Holistic Living? Read This!
If you are new to holistic living, you may be wondering what the advocates of the alternative lifestyle are referring to when they talk about “universal source energy”. For instance, are they referring to the type of energy our cells require for staying strong and healthy, or are they talking about the electrical signals produced…
Merkaela’s 85 Top Yoga Blogs To Inspire You
If you’re looking for the best practical, insightful and educational yoga blogs, you’ve come to the right place. As you know, there is no shortage of quality yoga blogs found all over the internet. So, we decided to track down only the best of the best 2018 yoga blogs for you. Whether you are an established yoga expert or…
