Starting something new often feels overwhelming, especially when it promises deep inner peace, but all you can think about is your to-do list or the neighbor’s barking dog. Meditation is one of those ...

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Let’s face it: We could all use a little help to feel calm right now. The stress of 2020 has led to skyrocketing rates of anxiety and depression among Americans this year (no surprise there). While ...

At this point, recounting the benefits of meditation is akin to singing the praises of the sun or Birkenstocks or chocolate cake. The jury is back, and meditation kind of rules. But if you're just ...

Chances are that at some point trying meditation has crossed your mind — possibly around the same time of year you promised yourself to use that gym membership. The beauty of meditation is that unlike ...

Meditation is one of the widely used techniques to relieve stress, increase concentration, and find inner peace. However, to the majority of inexperienced practitioners, the idea of sitting and doing ...

A show of hands, please: who has ever tried, or vowed to try, meditation and sufficiently given up almost immediately? You're not alone. There have been plenty of times where I've felt overwhelmed, ...

Meditation requires you to focus and sit still with proper posture, thinking inwards. But first-timers may find it challenging. Know how you can begin. Your morning defines the tone of the day, ...

The mindfulness style of meditation relaxes attention, leading to a more open, spacious sort of awareness. While many programs and authors are currently using the term mindfulness as an umbrella to ...

If you're anything like me—someone whose mind races a million miles a minute—achieving a few minutes of stillness can feel impossible. But over the last few years, I've hopped on the meditation ...