Why You Should Take that Positive Psychology Program— Career Path and Interventions
Why You Should Take that Positive Psychology Program— Career Path and Interventions A positive psychology program is one of the most promising fields these days. This article will lay out the history of the field, its theory and concepts; criticisms; the academic path to practice; careers, and the types and examples of positive psychology interventions. […]
Positive Psychology Course— Transcendence: The Need to Lead a Meaningful Life
Positive Psychology Course— Transcendence: The Need to Lead a Meaningful Life To lead a meaningful life, we have to develop a coherent narrative about who we are and how we got to be that way. We need to evaluate the good and bad of our experiences and how they shaped us. Transcendence is one of […]
Satsang Gathering
Satsang Gathering is an evening dedicated to the exploration of self-transcendence – moving beyond our personal definition of ourselves, and finding a path towards a deep feeling of connection, compassion, and awareness. A gathering of people engaging with truth. During the evening I teach and discuss spiritual and psychological ideas – and answer questions you […]
How to Transform Your Life with Effective Meditation
How to transform your life with effective meditation Effective meditation is an approach to training the mind, similar to the way that fitness is an approach to training the body. For many of us, life is so busy, with little time for reflection. A regular meditation practice can help offset the effects of our crazy […]
Yoga Practice: 10 points to increase psychological and physiological wellbeing
Dr Itai Ivtzan Yoga is an extremely popular practice these days. Millions practice it all over the globe, with great benefits. The list below is intended to provide you with support for you your yoga practice. Following these 10 points would enrich your yoga practice, making it more effective and enjoyable. Before you continue you […]
How to Gain Sustainable Happiness?
Dr Itai Ivtzan Why is it that happiness is fleeting? How could it be that you feel great in the morning yet that contentedness fades away by the evening? If I would ask you about your happiest time during the last month your mind will probably wander to an event or a period of time […]
Dangers of Meditation
Dangers of Meditation In this article, I will reveal the scientifically proven dangers of meditation. They include headaches, seizures, anxiety, mental illness, depression, panic attacks, weight loss, insomnia, psychosis, and hallucinations. I discussed the benefits of meditation in one of my workshops, a student said to me: “Well, what you’re actually saying here is that […]
Understanding the Art of Mindfulness: Easy Tips for Practice
Understanding the Art of Mindfulness: Easy Tips for Practice I have learned that to achieve mindfulness we must first achieve a state with the following components: Being aware of the present Acknowledging and accepting difficult physical and emotional sensations Be devoid of judgment I will illustrate the above through a simple story to help visualize […]
Refocus Your Wandering Mind
Refocus Your Wandering Mind Have you ever found yourself feeling confused or frazzled when you sit down to work, unable to complete a task no matter how hard you try to focus and clear your mental space? It feels like the wheels of your mind keep spinning, but you’re not getting anywhere… And since life […]
Decluttering: The Psychological Need for Getting Organized
Decluttering: The Psychological Need for Getting Organized The question whether we have a set basic psychological needs whose satisfaction serves as a nutrient for growth and mental health is intriguing. When I first moved in with my boyfriend, I found it funny that he was still keeping his old stuffed bear. It was cute at […]