Cowritten by Sukhman Rekhi & Tchiki Davis. Meditation is a technique that encourages us to develop mindfulness and awareness in the present moment as a means to instill calmness and clarity into our ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you had asked people ten years ago, do you practice mindfulness or meditation, they might have looked at you a little strange. In 2012, only 4.1% of the population said they ...

Maybe you've read about the benefits online, or maybe your therapist or counselor told you to try it out. Either way, ...

You need not be a sage to practice meditation. With the scientifically-proven benefits of meditation and prayer, like reduced stress and improved concentration, you can lead a happier and more ...

The late Harvard psychologist Daniel Wegner wrote a classic paper in 1987 called Paradoxical Effects of Thought Suppression. 1 He demonstrated that the more you try not to think about something—the ...

Anxiety can be difficult to understand and even harder to manage. Former therapist and personal coach Mollie Birney gets it. In a recent post on Instagram, she shared a crucial skill for managing ...

Chare’A Smith sat down for her first meditation session as an eight year old in elementary school. But she didn’t realize just how much she’d need the practice until she was diagnosed with depression ...

According to Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar - Author, Columnist, Founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa, "The practice of meditation is an inward silence. The habit will enable the mind to get rid of tension and ...

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic turmoil have led to increased rates of anxiety and depression. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

De-stressing has become a vital part of our crazy lives and peace is something we crave more and more. Our kids are no exception. Not only do they have to deal with adjusting to each new life stage ...