Positive psychological changes that occur during meditation training are associated with greater telomerase activity, according to researchers at the University of California, Davis, and the ...

In 1970, master yogi Swami Rama reportedly stopped his heart for 17 seconds during a demonstration at the Menninger Foundation in Topeka, Kansas. He was participating in a study on voluntary control ...

From the outside, meditation seems like the simplest of tasks: sit silently and focus on your breath as it moves in and out of your body so as to be completely in the present. Easy peasy, right? But ...

Many of us have heard about the benefits of meditation. We may have even tried meditation once or twice. And many of us will have found it hard and concluded that “meditation is not for me.” But wait!

The intersection of contemplative science and positive psychology has garnered increasing attention as scholars and practitioners seek integrative ...

Metta meditation focuses on fostering positive feelings about both yourself and others. This approach may offer a range of benefits, from increased self-compassion to reduced stress. Metta meditation ...

While meditation is well known as a technique to reduce stress and anxiety, it may also help enhance your mood, promote healthy sleep patterns, and boost cognitive skills. Meditation is the habitual ...

Imagine your alarm clock goes off, you tap snooze one too many times, and you spend the rest of your morning rushing around and cramming breakfast into your mouth before you head out the door.

Many of us have heard about the benefits of meditation. We may have even tried meditation once or twice. And many of us will have found it hard and concluded that “meditation is not for me.” But wait!