It’s a brisk fall day in the Catskills and I’m walking through the woods, slower than I’ve ever walked in my life. Moving in a circle, I pay attention to the lifting of my foot, and watch it as I move ...
For many people, meditation has a negative connotation. To be honest, there was a time when I would've seen meditation in that light. But after learning to meditate, and practicing it for some time, ...
If you're anything like me—someone whose mind races a million miles a minute—achieving a few minutes of stillness can feel impossible. But over the last few years, I've hopped on the meditation ...
You may have heard of meditation in a yoga session, a therapy appointment, in pop culture or in various wellness circles. Meditation is a broad term that includes many types of practice: There's ...
The truth: Eyes closed, in lotus position, and in silence is not the only way to meditate. You can do it lying down, focusing on each body part in turn, from your toes to your scalp (known as a body ...
Over the past few months, I’ve been hearing more and more accounts of people using meditation to successfully manage their worries or distress. There’s also plenty of research support for the ...
Meditation and mindfulness may help people to be more aware of their eating behaviors and motivations. Some research suggests that adding meditation to a weight loss strategy may be more effective ...
Meditation can help some people mitigate their depression symptoms. According to experts, using meditation as a form of treatment should be in collaboration with your care team and should not be ...
When it comes to the long list of things that are good for you, meditation is right up there with journaling, stretching, walking, and drinking enough water. You know it should be a top priority — and ...
Have you noticed that despite your best intentions, the mindfulness meditation app on your phone gathers more dust than actual practice time? You’re not alone. Over ...