Toggle High
Contrast On
Categories
Body icon
Body
We celebrate all shapes and sizes because we see nothing but beauty.
View Topic
Life icon
Life
GR8NESS isn’t something you do; it’s how you live.
View Topic
Mind icon
Mind
Infuse mindfulness and awareness into everything you do.
View Topic
Self Care icon
Self Care
Refresh, renew, and reconnect with your inner self to nurture your wellbeing.
View Topic
Soul icon
Soul
Connect with all of humanity and discover your true self.
View Topic
Body
We celebrate all shapes and sizes because we see nothing but beauty.
View More
Categories
A life in motion is a life well lived. Move. Discover. Grow.
View Topic
True health lies in finding the perfect balance of mind, body, and spirit.
View Topic
Chronic pain can be debilitating. Regain control of your body and mind.
View Topic
Remedies sourced from nature help heal pains, both seen and unseen.
View Topic
Feed your body properly and you’ll nurture more than just the physical.
View Topic
Life
GR8NESS isn’t something you do; it’s how you live.
View More
Categories
Ease the way you move through life with simplicity and intelligence.
View Topic
Strengthening your relationships helps you celebrate who you’ve become.
View Topic
Raising children is the job of a lifetime. And you never get to retire.
View Topic
Our planet is a marvelous gift. Become the change the world needs by helping it heal.
View Topic
They’re an extended part of your family. Care for them the way they deserve.
View Topic
Mind
Infuse mindfulness and awareness into everything you do.
View More
Categories
While you cannot escape the stresses of life, you can find shelter inside yourself.
View Topic
Calming anxiety, easing depression, and discovering peace of mind are within your grasp.
View Topic
Everyday tools, training, and techniques to convince your brain it can be so much more.
View Topic
From mantras for self-love to changing the way you look at wellness.
View Topic
category alt tag
Self Care
Refresh, renew, and reconnect with your inner self to nurture your wellbeing.
View More
Categories
The journey of self-discovery is never-ending. Embrace your journey.
View Topic
Feeling good about your outside impacts how you feel about your inside. Feel beautiful both ways.
View Topic
Soul
Connect with all of humanity and discover your true self.
View More
Categories
Dive into your practice and experience something new every day. Give your mind some space to grow.
View Topic
Feed your mind with powerful positive statements to help you believe in yourself.
View Topic
In a fast-paced world, sometimes the best thing you can do is to breathe.
View Topic
Woman sitting in front of lake looking away from the sunset
Meditation
Dive into your practice and experience something new every day. Give your mind some space to grow.

GR8ER Meditation Starts Here

Learn new meditation techniques, dive into your practice, and experience something GR8 every day. Give your mind some space to grow, while giving your body and soul time to rest and reset. Because when you are at peace with yourself, you can carry that peace out to the world around you.

We have meditation exercises for beginners, intermediates, and gurus. Whether you’re looking for information on how to start the practice for the first time, or are looking for some fresh inspiration after years of saying “Om,” GR8NESS Meditation has what you’re looking for.

What's Hot
GR8NESS expert Expert Reviewed
woman meditating with eyes closed and legs crossed

How to Make Meditation a Habit [Infographic]

The popularity of meditation continues to increase as more people discover its benefits. From stress reduction to helping with anxiety, promoting emotional health, and enhancing self-awareness, meditation is the last piece in the wellness puzzle you’ve been missing. But, while most people think meditation is all about breathing and sitting...
GR8NESS expert Expert Reviewed
Woman meditating outside overlooking canyons
Image by Matteo Di Iorio / Unsplash

Indoor vs. Outdoor Meditation: What’s Best?

Meditation is not a ‘one size fits all’ endeavor. Finding the meditation style that’s right for you is key to unlocking the benefits meditation has to offer. From reducing stress and controlling anxiety to lengthening attention span and enhancing self-awareness, meditation can do it all. Whether you’re a certified yogi...
GR8NESS expert Expert Reviewed
Man wearing sunglasses sitting cross legged
Image by Isabell Winter / Unsplash

Long-Term Benefits of Meditation Backed by Science

There's been a lot of talk regarding meditation lately, but is any of it backed by science? It's suggested as a way to help lessen anxiety and decrease stress, improve your focus, and clear your mind. It all sounds good in theory, but some remain skeptical. If you think meditation...
Latest Articles
GR8NESS expert Expert Reviewed
Image by Andrea Piacquadio / Pexels

Coronavirus Relaxation Techniques to Practice Indoors [Video]

During times of stress, having a few relaxation techniques at the ready can help keep you grounded. It’s difficult when we are constantly bombarded with information, and facts seem to be changing every other minute. We’re dealing with unexpected issues like suddenly working from home, keeping kids occupied, and basically,...
GR8NESS expert Expert Reviewed
Image by Omid Armin / Unsplash

7 Life Hacks to Set Up a Meditation Practice

Meditation has many benefits that are backed by science. It's common to say to yourself "I should really start meditating," or have conversations with friends about the amazing things you hear about the practice. But you're busy, you're stressed, and you don't have a good place to meditate anyway. It's...
GR8NESS expert Expert Reviewed

The Science of Meditation: Can it Improve Neuroplasticity?

Our brains are dynamic by nature, built to be adaptable and resilient. Science calls this quality neuroplasticity. This is the reason why stroke patients can relearn skills. Our brains actively grow and rewire themselves in response to new learning and stimulation. For this reason, many people use brain training to...
GR8NESS expert Expert Reviewed
Image by rawpixel.com

Guided Mindful Meditation Practices to Start [Video]

The rising popularity of meditation is undeniable and even confirmed by a recent study done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The study covers popular complementary practices—meditation, yoga, chiropractic care—and analyzes the popularity of each. Although yoga is the most popular, meditation won the honors of the...
GR8NESS expert Expert Reviewed
Image by Gustavo Fring / Pexels

How to Try Meditation with Kids at Home

Childhood used to be a simple, uncomplicated time. You just send the kiddos outside to play or arranged playdates with friends. No longer. These days children are bombarded with stimuli: the Internet, screens, over-scheduling of activities, extended school days, and information overflow to the max. Their lives are super busy,...
GR8NESS expert Expert Reviewed

The Best Random Moments for Mini Meditations

The world can be a stressful and uncertain place. But life goes go on, and people adapt. Although the long-term benefits of meditation are backed by science, sometimes you just can't. The dogs are barking, there is something on the stove burning, and you are running late for work. Even...
GR8NESS expert Expert Reviewed
Image by Jake Spurgeon

A GR8 Guide to the Most Popular Types of Meditation

With origins in 5,000 BCE in India, meditation has been around for what seems like forever. These days, meditation has become increasingly popular as a way to handle stress and cope with anxiety. Also, many people meditate to improve their focus, exercise their brains, and for religious or spiritual reasons. According to...

Meditation Techniques for Everyone

Meditation isn’t the same for everyone. There are endless techniques to try, elements to incorporate into your practice, and GR8 meditation life hacks everyone should know about.

At GR8NESS, we share information on meditation exercises for any person who is looking to clear their mind, settle their thoughts, and get in touch with their inner-most self. Whether you are experiencing stress at work, are looking to add something extra to your yoga practice, or are simply curious about the world of meditation, you’re in the right place.

Try New Meditation Exercises Regularly

Meditation techniques are ever-evolving. As you transform your practice and your mind, your spirit and soul will crave growth. There are new adventures to explore within yourself, and knowing which meditation exercises work for you can help you get the most from the experience.

We encourage you to try a little bit of everything, to learn what brings out the best in your soul. Learn which meditation techniques leave you feeling peaceful, rejuvenated, restored, and ready to carry positivity into the world and throughout your day.

Get All the Extras

If you’re looking for tips on how to set up a meditation practice, we have you covered. But you may be looking to go a little further than that. If you’re looking to boost your practice, take it to the next level, or shake things up a bit for a new feel, check out some of the ways we’ve found to improve meditation exercises.

At GR8NESS, we provide our readers with access to meditation apps, new breath work exercises, meditation play lists, affirmations and mantras, and so much more. We also know that keeping a balanced spirit includes maintaining a healthy body, and we provide you with tips and recipes for delicious, self-loving smoothies and treats that can add a little extra pick-me-up to your meditation routine.

The Health Benefits of Meditation

Meditation is GR8 for the soul, but it’s GR8 for the body too. There are many long-term, scientifically proven health benefits of meditation. Even if you aren’t looking to get in touch with your inner “Om,” but you’re curious to see what the buzz is about, you may be surprised at how much better you feel after trying a few different meditation techniques.

Meditation is shown to help reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood, improve sleep habits, overcome mental roadblocks, boost energy, improve focus, memory, and attention span, and so much more. The practice of meditation is scientifically shown to lower levels of cortisol in the body, which can have a positive impact on blood pressure and can improve libido.

There’s a lot to celebrate when it comes to the practice, and the right meditation techniques might give you some surprising benefits. The best thing is that there are meditation exercises that take just two to five minutes, so you can squeeze them in where ever you are, whenever you need them.

Making Meditation a Habit

To reap the full benefits of the meditation techniques we share here at GR8NESS, we encourage you to build a routine and make meditation a habit. Just as physical workouts do not show results over night, spiritual workouts don’t either. It takes time, patience, and dedication to see the success that comes with getting closer to your inner-self. One thing we can promise, though, is that it is completely worth it.

GR8NESS Interactive Content

GR8NESS is truly about you, our reader. We are a community and our wish is to produce content and provide information that you care about. Information that you can use in your daily life on your journey of self-care and self-development.

That’s why we encourage you to participate in our polls, quizzes, and challenges. You can let us know what you would like to see more of, what meditation techniques you would like to learn more about, and any additional meditation exercises you’re interested in. It is our goal to tailor our content to our readers’ needs.

Follow along and watch short, fun videos, download some GR8 meditation music, and get started today. You can meditate absolutely anywhere. So, where ever you’re reading this, we invite you to close your eyes for just a moment and breathe. Take in all that is around you and focus on where you are going.

And with that, you are already here. You have taken the first step in meditation and set your first intention. Welcome. We are happy to have you with us and are excited for all the GR8 things to come.

subscribe to the gr8ness newsletter
Image by Unsplash
HELLO@GR8NESS.COM
Subscribe to our newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter and get meditation articles emailed to you everyday!

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.