Taking the time to breathe is something that everyone has been doing since birth. It is natural to the point that many do not think about the action of breathing ...

Sharon Salzberg, a renowned meditation teacher, highlights meditation's practical benefits for decision-making and emotional resilience. Her teachings frame mindfulness not as an escape, but as a ...

Daily meditation is no longer framed only as a path to calm, it is increasingly described in laboratories as a workout that reshapes the brain’s wiring. Imaging studies suggest that regular practice ...

Practicing mindful walking, individually or in a group, is the foundation of “Hiking Zen,” a guide to practicing mindfulness ...

With roots in ancient traditions like fire gazing and rhythmic chanting, meditation has evolved over thousands of years into the relaxing, healthful practice we know it as today. Modern technology has ...

When Eli Susman arrived at a Buddhist retreat, he expected to spend most of his time there in deep meditation. After all, the Plum Village Monastery to the east of Bordeaux, France, had been ...

Meditation is an ancient practice that involves focusing one’s attention on the present moment. Rooted in religious, yogic, and secular traditions across cultures, meditation has been practiced for ...

A new study has found that a certain kind of meditation could reverse brain aging by an average of almost six years, while also potentially reducing risk of Alzheimer's and dementia. Referring to ...

Deborah L. Schussler receives funding from Spencer Foundation. Writing, reading, math and mindfulness? That last subject is increasingly joining the three classic courses, as more young students in ...

Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or just out of whack? It could be that you haven’t taken time to be present lately (no judgment here), but the good news is, there are plenty of mindfulness ...

Stimulating the vagus nerve with a device attached to the outer ear can help make compassion meditation training more effective at boosting people's capacity for self-kindness and mindfulness, finds a ...

There’s a lot for parents to feel stressed about, including stress itself. Enter the modern meditation coach. Kid-friendly meditation has gained traction “as more parents recognize the importance of ...