Meditation may calm the mind, but a recent study suggests it can also reshape brain activity by profoundly altering brain ...

Guided meditation is a form of meditation that involves following the lead of an expert when practicing techniques such as breathing, visualization and mantra repetitions. There’s no pressure to ...

Contrary to popular belief, meditation isn't "thinking about nothing." In fact, a new international study on Buddhist monks ...

This post is part two of a series. In our previous post, “3 Steps to Develop and Deepen Your Meditation Practice,” we explored how to clarify your meditation goals, establish a routine, and create a ...

The focus style of meditation includes any approach that requires you to direct your attention to a single target (breath, mantra, image of Buddha) while minimizing other thoughts. When the mind ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're anything like me—someone whose mind races a million miles a minute—achieving a few minutes of ...

Daily meditation practice can enhance your life. It doesn't have to be all day chanting while sitting on a mountain. Small moments of being aware of your thinking can supercharge you. Despite what ...

On a recent rainy Tuesday evening, a small group of students gathered at the Owen Brown Interfaith Center in Columbia. Filing into Meeting Room 213, they quietly took their seats in rows facing 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 ...

We're more than ready to talk about the stress in our lives, but is it true for our kids as well? Most experts say 'yes' and that stress is not just over homework. Half of children have faced at least ...

Recent medical studies reveal a direct link between regular meditation practice and improved cardiovascular health. Your heart responds to moments of calm by slowing down, allowing blood vessels to ...