Americans are soothing their senses and quieting their minds like never before. The percentage of adults in the country who practice meditation increased from 4.1 percent in 2012 to 14.2 percent of ...
Eyes gently closed, breaths slow and steady: Meditation, at least when other people are doing it, always looks so peaceful. But in our chronically distracted, phone-addicted world, sitting still for ...
Mindfulness meditation is everywhere, for everything and for everyone. Right now I’m teaching a class for doctoral students in clinical psychology on “Contemplative Practices and Clinical Psychology” ...
As part of its Heal at Home series, CURE® collaborated with a clinical health psychologist at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center to provide cancer survivors an easy-to-understand guide to start ...
Quick and simple usually aren't terms used to describe medical treatments. Yet mindfulness meditation is a fast, easy way to reduce stress wherever you are. It's often recommended as part of a ...
Many meditation techniques are suitable for bedtime. These include progressive muscle relaxation, sound meditation, and guided visualization. Meditating in bed is convenient and may help people relax ...
People of any age or walk of life can access and benefit from meditation. Daniel de la Hoz/iStock via Getty Images Plus Many people look to diet trends or new exercise regimens – often with ...
A popular New Year's resolution is to take up meditation—specifically mindfulness meditation. This is a healthy choice. Regular mindfulness practice has been linked to many positive health benefits, ...
The buzz around mindfulness has become a constant hum in our wellness-conscious society, often accompanied by images of serene individuals sitting in quiet contemplation. While formal meditation ...
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In early September, Tibetan monks carefully poured grains of colored sand onto a wooden table inside Slough Farm’s barn, transforming the space into a place of ritual, stillness, and attention. The ...