Articles written by Martin Bohn

Do children benefit or suffer from daycare? This article looks at cognitive development, parent-child relationship, stress levels, social skills and more.

Nov 16, 2011 - Martin Bohn

This article looks at problematic aspects of daycare, such as increased stress levels and effects on parent-child relationship.

Nov 16, 2011 - Martin Bohn

There are a lot of good reasons for parents to send their kids to daycare. But what are the benefits for the children themselves?

Nov 16, 2011 - Martin Bohn

Child Psychologist Steve Biddulph provides orientation for parents about daycare, including care options for babies and toddlers in order of preference.

Oct 26, 2011 - Martin Bohn

Should under-three year-olds go to nursery? Studies suggest that center-based childcare may be harmful to babies and toddlers.

Oct 21, 2011 - Martin Bohn

Mantra meditation is a simple yet powerful meditation technique. Learn how to meditate with a mantra and choose a mantra for your own meditation practice.

Mar 28, 2011 - Martin Bohn

MBSR employs several formal and informal exercises. Formal practices include mindful breathing, body scan, walking meditation and mindful yoga.

Mar 28, 2011 - Martin Bohn

MBSR consists of both formal and informal exercises. Informal practices are varied, such as eating, driving, showering and listening mindfully.

Mar 28, 2011 - Martin Bohn

Mindfulness is the key element of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR). How exactly does it help manage stress and foster resilience?

Mar 28, 2011 - Martin Bohn

Scientific studies find that both mindfulness meditation and muscle relaxation work equally well for stress reduction -- with one significant difference.

Mar 1, 2011 - Martin Bohn

Meditating on the Light is a powerful visualization technique that can raise one's consciousness towards inner peace and joy.

Feb 15, 2011 - Martin Bohn

Soham (So Hum) meditation is a combination of mantra meditation and mindful breathing, combining the benefits of both methods.

Feb 5, 2011 - Martin Bohn

Adolescence is a crucial period in life. Meditation can support a teenager's healthy development and help achieve peace and balance.

Jan 12, 2011 - Martin Bohn

Can young children be taught meditation? Yes, they can! Even preschoolers can practice the following modified forms of meditation and relaxation.

Jan 12, 2011 - Martin Bohn

Kids between eight and the early teenage years can benefit greatly from appropriate meditation and relaxation techniques.

Jan 12, 2011 - Martin Bohn

Meditating with kids? Here are some practices that really work. Special consideration is given to the needs of each age group from preschoolers to teens.

Jan 12, 2011 - Martin Bohn

Considering becoming vegetarian? What about nutrient supply, proteins, iron, nutritional deficiency? What do nutrition experts say?

Dec 16, 2010 - Martin Bohn

A 2007 study by neuroscientist Richard Davidson suggests that meditation improves attention and may even help with attention deficit disorder.

Nov 30, 2010 - Martin Bohn

This article explains some of the Hindu deity Krishna's names: Krishna, Gopala, Radha Lola and Madhusudhana, complete with translations and deeper meaning.

Oct 20, 2010 - Martin Bohn

This article explains the meaning and practice of the five syllable mantra of Lord Shiva: (Aum) Namah Shivaya.

Sep 21, 2010 - Martin Bohn

Shivaratri is the most important Hindu festival in honor of the God Shiva.

Sep 14, 2010 - Martin Bohn

Navaratri (nine nights) is one of the major festivals of Hinduism, worshiping the dynamic, female aspects of God as Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati.

Sep 10, 2010 - Martin Bohn

The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is regarded as a healing mantra and moksha mantra. It is addressed to Shiva and considered as one of the most potent Sanskrit Mantras.

Jan 30, 2010 - Martin Bohn

Read about the essential steps to starting your own meditation practice and learn how to meditate.

Jan 28, 2010 - Martin Bohn

There are many simple yet profound ways of doing good and changing the world.

Jan 26, 2010 - Martin Bohn

Hinduism is a synthesis of various diverse Indian spiritual traditions and folk cults. This article gives an overview over typical beliefs of the Hindu faith.

Jan 9, 2010 - Martin Bohn

Meditation has many positive effects on one's health, mind and spiritual evolution.

Nov 21, 2009 - Martin Bohn

Here are two recipes for homemade vegetarian dog food meals: healthy, nutritious and completely meatless.

Oct 23, 2009 - Martin Bohn

This article examines how pet food is produced, looking at ingredients and the differences between wet and dry pet foods.

Oct 10, 2009 - Martin Bohn

Pregnant teens and teenage moms can find a lot of information and help online. This article lists American websites of interest to young moms and dads.

Sep 23, 2009 - Martin Bohn

Matchmaking instead of dating: Arranged marriages are currently on the rise in the USA, largely due to immigrant communities.

Sep 21, 2009 - Martin Bohn

The custom of arranging marriages is still customary in many countries. What are the advantages of arranged matrimony?

Aug 31, 2009 - Martin Bohn

The custom of arranging marriages is still practiced in many African countries and in India. What are the drawbacks and demerits of having an assisted marriage?

Aug 31, 2009 - Martin Bohn

Prearranged marriage is the traditional way for young Indians to find their life partner with the help of their parents, often using print or online matrimonial services.

Aug 31, 2009 - Martin Bohn

This article examines the reasons for the UK's relatively high rate of teenage pregnancies and describes risk factors for teen pregnancy.

Aug 4, 2009 - Martin Bohn

This article describes the many problems teenage mothers and their babies may have to face, such as poverty, poor education and health risks.

Jul 31, 2009 - Martin Bohn

Centering Prayer is a Christian meditation technique. It seeks to open one's mind and heart to God by the continuous repetition of a sacred word or formula.

Jul 4, 2009 - Martin Bohn

A regular meditation practice can have many beneficial results on different levels such as health, well-being, mind, brain and spirit.

May 16, 2009 - Martin Bohn

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a program for stress reduction, relaxation and treatment of chronic diseases.

Apr 27, 2009 - Martin Bohn

Raja Yoga classifies the mind into five states: kskipta, mudha, vikshipta, ekagra and niruddha.

Apr 13, 2009 - Martin Bohn

The five bhavas are different attitudes a devotee may adopt when relating to the Divine.

Apr 10, 2009 - Martin Bohn

This article gives a short introduction to the lives of three Indian gurus of the 20th century: Swami Sivananda, Neem Karoli Baba and Anandamayi Ma.

Mar 29, 2009 - Martin Bohn

Ramana Maharshi, Aurobindo and Yogananda are among the most important Indian gurus of the 20th century.

Mar 29, 2009 - Martin Bohn

Herbert Benson taught a simple meditation technique based on the "relaxation response." A word is silently repeated while other thoughts are gently ignored.

Mar 22, 2009 - Martin Bohn

The Varaha Upanishad mentions seven jnana bhumikas or stages of wisdom. They describe the journey from yearning for truth up to the final realization of the self.

Mar 15, 2009 - Martin Bohn

Observing silence as a spiritual practice is called "mauna" in Sanskrit. The aim of mauna is to quieten the mind and prepare it for introspection and meditation.

Feb 28, 2009 - Martin Bohn

The positive impact of eating vegetarian on the environment is twofold. It prevents pollution and avoids waste of resources. This part deals with resources.

Feb 24, 2009 - Martin Bohn

The positive impact of eating vegetarian on the environment is twofold. It prevents pollution and avoids waste of resources. This part deals with pollution.

Feb 24, 2009 - Martin Bohn

Jnana Yoga is the path of self-knowledge through meditation and self-inquiry. Jnana means to know and experience Brahman (the Absolute) as one's own self.

Jan 31, 2009 - Martin Bohn

Meditation can have various health benefits. Apart from its physiological benefits, it can also improve your psychological and spiritual well-being.

Jan 20, 2009 - Martin Bohn