The Power of Silent Practice
The greatest gift of silence is that it’s always accessible. Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or new to the practice, you can tap into...
David GandelmanTips and Guides
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How Living an Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Caring for the Planet Go Hand in Hand
Here are a few reasons to dive deep into Ayurvedic living if you desire to be a loving steward to the world and the...
Bindi Stables
The “Coffee Shop Effect” And How Ambient Noise Can Boost Your Focus
If you’re one of those people who just seems to get more done when they’re tapping away on a laptop in a buzzy coffee...
Insight Timer Editorial Team
Why Are Yoga Poses Named After Animals?
Ancient yogis studied animals to see what lessons they could learn from them, from how they express their emotions to how the eat. There...
Lily Allen-Duenas
The Workings Of Meditation & Yoga On Pain Relief
Much of the pain we experience may be largely illusionary, and we exaggerate the pain in our minds due to expectations. Meditation seems to...
Celia Roberts
Simple Tools for Minding the Mind: What To Do When Thoughts Arise During Meditation
How do we become more aware of and manage our thoughts when we’re trying to meditate or experience a few moments of peace? Here...
Andrea Wachter
How To Manage Thoughts That Get In The Way Of Sleep
Having trouble falling asleep? Your thoughts may be getting in the way. Anxiety is often characterised by excessive worry and is one of the...
Dr. Lillian Nejad
4 Simple Steps to Create Coherence in the Body & Heal Emotional Triggers
Everyday, we hear chatter about “emotional triggers”, but what exactly are they? To feel triggered, generally means you feel upset; a feeling that can...
Dr. Sukhi Muker
Space Clearing: What Is It and How To Do It?
Bindi shares 7 Ayurvedic practices for space clearing. Discover how to remove "tamas" in a room that might make you feel lethargic and heavy.
Bindi Stables
Break Your Patterns of Fear With 2 Simple Steps
People tend to react to fear in distinctive patterns. In this blog, Dr. Sukhi Muker introduces two ways of shifting away from letting fear...
Dr. Sukhi Muker