Can we get one thing out of the way? Meditation is hard. It’s not all “om” and awesome feelings. Reality probably looks a lot more like this: You sit down, eager to get in the zone and be the calm and ...

"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 ...

Many people have tried meditating, but give up, thinking, “I can’t do it” or, “This isn’t for me.” Until recently, I’ve been one of those people. It's perfectly normal to try meditation and give up ...

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 ...

Meditation shouldn’t feel like a chore, a forced practice, or an escape from boredom. If your meditation routine is starting to seem stale, try these tips from Nicoli Sinclair, founder of the Veda Den ...

If you’re looking for a simple way to reduce stress and find calm, mindful gardening offers a natural path to relaxation.

Paying attention to what’s happening in the moment is difficult in the age of COVID-19, but it can also help us cope during an unsettling time. Are you worried about tomorrow? Just try to focus on ...

If you have a hard time quieting your body and the racing thoughts in your mind when it's time for bed, you can use your breath to help you unwind. Try these four mediation techniques that you can do ...

Have you heard about the many health benefits of meditation—but find yourself struggling to start or keep up a meditation practice? You’re not alone. Despite how meditation instructions are usually ...

Mental resilience is crucial in today's fast-paced world and meditation is presented as a powerful tool to achieve it. Read ...

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 ...