It is called the  winter blues, also known as seasonal depression disorder (SAD), but nowadays, with all the shift in the climate, we often find these symptoms are occurring outside of the normal winter seasons. They can have a significant impact on our well-being. While many people experience seasonal mood changes, SAD is a more severe form of these feelings. As we look at the science behind seasonal depression disorder, we will analyze its impact on stress levels and explore possible coping mechanisms.

Seasonal depression disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs during a specific time of the year, normally, typically in the winter months. In recent years, it has began to show as climate change has shifted our normal weather patterns. Many are experiencing it now during the June gloom in the northern hemisphere. It affects millions of people, with women being more likely to experience it than men. Low levels of natural light during the shorter winter days...

Meditation has many physical and mental benefits for individuals. In fact, Aware Meditation has helped many students heal physical ailments, and reduce mind chatter. That's why meditation practices are highly recommended for individuals constantly exposed to stressors.

That said, professionals in highly stressful jobs are among those poised to gain the most from meditation. One job that is increasingly becoming more important in our modern society, as well as being a very stressful job, is a victim advocate. Victim advocates are professionals who offer legal and emotional support to individuals who may be victims of crime, violence, or abuse. Since they work with the justice system, they are well-versed in the law and criminal psychology. But what makes the job emotionally draining is that they always have to remain composed, even during tough times. To be able to properly support someone going through emotional trauma, they have to be emotionally stable...

Aware Meditation Inc. will bring its inaugural Global Mental Health Outreach Programs November 9th-20th in Sydney and Somersby in collaboration with All Ability Yoga (Somersby, NSW). The Los Angeles based nonprofit offers fully funded programs for those eligible for any state assistance and at a small donation for those outside of the parameters. These include; Vedic Meditation, Workshops and a Comedy Show where clean comedy can bring wisdom and laughter. They will be in Auckland November 21st-December 4th.

 Aware Meditation Inc. is a minority based collective (female, BIPoC, LGBT+, Mental or Physical Disabilities)  new non profit developed to help those that would not ordinarily have access to non prescription drug options.  The founder originally from the U.K, paid her own way as a first gen college student at Carnegie Mellon University but sustained a repetitive stress injury in an office which forced her life to turn 180. “Everything fell apart, my health,...

Have you ever noticed a high pitched sound that comes in both ears when meditating? Or even perhaps when you have a strong intuition?  Contrary to popular belief, there is not always a need to run to the doctor and check for tinnitus. The vedic philosophy calls it the , "Shruti"

The word “shruti” derives from the Sanskrit root “shru” to hear. The shruti is defined as the never changing eternal infinite and ultimate reality.   The four Vedas – RK Veda, Sāma Veda, Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda are also referred to as shruti.  How does this relate to that sound in your ears? Let's roll it back further in Vedic philosophy to understand more.

At the very beginning of creation the atmosphere was fresh and pure.  It was free of all stress or strain.  It is here that the knowledge of the Vedas was given in the form of cognition to the Rishis - Vedic Seers of ]Vedic literature (this written form is known as...

Why is it that we reach out to you all to participate in the Rounding Workshops over the Solstice or Equinox? In a nutshell, we wish for you to experience Nature's energy shift for deeper results and less stress. Do less and accomplish more.

The Solstice 

"Sol", derives from the Latin word for Sun and sistere is abbreviated with, "stice", meaning to stand still.  On this date, the earth's axis tilts to its most extreme on these dates (approx 23.5 degrees). Whether one resides in the northern or southern hemisphere, the sun appears to reach its highest or lowest point respectively. Many festivities have been remembered around these dates but the June Solstice hosted the shenanigans of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream in the northern hemisphere.  Needless to say, throughout the centuries humankind has been aware of the energetic shift. As meditators, we become more aware of these energetic shifts within and around us. We are less at the effect of...

Keep Calm and Carry On..

 From the floods in Australia to the slaughter in Ukraine, stress levels have rocketed even further. Who would have thought that after a global pandemic more instability would occur? Well, the Vedic scientists did. The Vedic Science of Being, includes us being part of one intelligent field. Many refer to it as the Universal Field. Others may call it the Universe, God, Consciousness, take it as you will. As living entities upon a planet, we too are reflective of all that exists within the field. This can also be referred to as energy. Energy has vibrational frequencies. Those that practice Vedic Meditation are given a sound that resonates a frequency when practiced. It is that ancient frequency that brings the mind inward, away from the worldly troubles, the body gains deep rest (up-to 2-5 times) and upon returning to the world, eyes open more refreshed, our nervous system is less agitated and infused with a deeper capacity to adapt....

Astrology is often considered woo woo or hooey. However, trained astrologist or Jyotish in Vedic Astrology are highly trained and with a scientific mind and endless mathematic calculations have predicted the health pandemic of 2020 and are warning of events beginning February 23, 2022.  Not by accident Putin invaded the Ukraine on February 24th, 2022.  It is important to note that in Vedic Astrology the Zodiac is 22 degrees behind that of Western Astrology. Vedic Astrology goes by the Moon not the Sun.

Below is a repost from reverend Vedic Astrology practitioner Blaine Watson. Take what resonates and leave the rest.

Vedic Astrology Effects of Apasavya Kala Sarpa Dosha (blemish) 2022 from 23 February 2022 – 13 April 2022.

KalaSarpa Dosha 2022 (all remaining planets between Rahu, Ketu) will occur for 15 days from 23 February 2022 to March 9, then again from March 22 to April 4 and April 19 to April 23.  The rest of the year will be...

Valentine's Day is around the corner and the mere mention of it raises levels of stress, potential depression and anxiety. This holiday, much publicized for the financial gain of advertisers, chocolate manufacturers and the jewelry industry does hold behind it two elements that can either make or break the human spirit. The first being the Ego and the second the Soul.

I grew up in a culture where Valentine's Day was not really celebrated as it is now, however as I reached my teens dating pressures grew which included Valentine's Day. Who was the lucky individual to receive a card or the most luxurious gift? Which student had the highest social status in the school who was giving away the gifts/cards?  Nowadays, little children exchange love notes to every person in their class including the teacher as there is an awareness of inclusivity, and universal love for everyone being celebrated on this day. Yet with the influence of social media, nowadays beyond the age of 8...

We have a phrase in English, “Mind over matter”. Many in traditional and in alternative health practitioners believe that challenges in the physical can be overcome by the mind thinking positive. Books have been written documenting individual’s healing of illnesses with a simple change in mindset. The recent COVID19 pandemic has put this even more at the forefront. 

Many who didn’t believe the virus was real have buried loved ones. Others believed they would be immune or have little response to COVID19 with a, “free of fear”, attitude, claiming when faced with a positive test, keeping a virus friendly mentality would allow for a safe and simple common cold experience. Some it was true, others faced a hard breaking experience. Now with the vaccines being administered globally the debate of take it or die and the anti vaccine mentality brings the mindset conundrum to an elevated level. 

Last week I was informed a relative of mine...

Vedic Meditation Sacramento and Vedic Meditation Grass Valley is sprouting up! 

“It’s been 2 weeks since I learned to meditate and I have already experienced better sleep, less dependency on caffeine and just overall increase in energy and productivity in my day,” says Laura Delgado, a single mother of two in Sacramento, California.

“I recommend this to anyone and everyone who wants to go about and be a (happy) functioning person.“ This simple and non-religious practice teaches people a technique in a course setting, empowering the participants to be self sufficient. “Since participating in Paula’s 4-day Vedic Meditation course…I have discovered that my life is not nearly as chaotic as I previously believed. I am eternally grateful,” admitted Jay Bird Malone, an artist in Davis. He even took the train down to San Francisco when Paula was teaching the Vedic Meditation San Francisco class! It appears these dedicated...