Imagine sitting quietly, the soft whisper of leaves and a gentle breeze accompanying your thoughts. That’s meditation for many, and it’s not just about sitting in a lotus position in a quiet room.

For many, the concept of meditation is intriguing, but doing it may seem out of reach. Meditation can even seem pretty obscure to most people, yet it can actually be very simple. This article will ...

Meditation is meant to be a daily, lifelong practice to improve your mind and body. As a primary-care internal medicine specialist for over 35 years, I have often prescribed meditation to my patients.

If you have five minutes between calls, your default might be to jump into email or Slack. Judson Brewer, a neuroscientist and the director of research and innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Meditation at work for a few minutes during the workday can ...

Meditation is often described as hanging out with your soul—and for good reason. But what’s the best time to meditate? Studies have reported that a regular meditation practice can lead to enhanced ...

A new app called The Way is aiming to help people explore the deeper side of meditation through a single, structured path guided by an authorized Zen master. Founded by uncle-and-nephew duo Henry ...

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 ...

The first time Marcelle Hutchins sat down to meditate, she put on a guided session, relaxed her shoulders and tried to close her eyes. She lasted two minutes. “I had a deadline, and I thought, ’I ...

A new article by journalist Deborah Kotz in U.S. World News and Report explores strategies for boosting willpower based on my Science of Willpower class at Stanford University. I was surprised and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We all could use some relaxation and self-care from time to time. And while the holiday season can be an ...