Think meditation is a mysterious, hard-to-master exercise? Think again, says Levan. "People assume that it's complicated and time-consuming, but it doesn't have to be," she says. Before getting ...

At its core, meditation is a practice to train your attention and awareness. It's not about "emptying your mind" (which might seem impossible at first), but rather observing your thoughts and feelings ...

During the era of the COVID-19 pandemic along with all the changes such as social distancing, anxiety is on the rise for many people. With social distancing, this is a great time to turn inward and ...

At this point, recounting the benefits of meditation is akin to singing the praises of the sun or Birkenstocks or chocolate cake. The jury is back, and meditation kind of rules. But if you're just ...

One simple way to establish a more consistent gratitude meditation regimen is to start a gratitude journal. Take a few minutes a day to jot down what you are grateful for.

Dan Harris, the author of "Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics," shares some misconceptions about meditation that beginners should stop believing—like the idea that distraction equals failure. You may ...

What you should know about meditation. — -- intro: Maybe you’ve tried meditating before. You close your eyes, expecting enlightenment (or at least some instant stress relief ) but nothing happens ...

We’re living in perilous times. Every day of quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic is a little bit different, and it feels almost impossible to prepare for the day’s upcoming mood. But there’s one ...