Is silence necessary for meditation, or can music and nature sounds help? Explore how sound affects focus and relaxation, and discover which approach fits you best. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed…
Explore how yoga, breathwork, and meditation connect to create a powerful self-care practice that supports your body, mind, and emotional well-being. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal Introduction In a…
Learn how to practice Alternate Nostril Breathing, a calming yoga technique that reduces stress, improves focus, and brings balance to your body and mind. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal…
The point of mindfulness is not to be more productive at work or just to relax − it is inner transformation. By Dr. Jeremy David EngelsProfessor of Communication Arts and SciencesPenn State Introduction To many, New Year’s Day represents the possibility for beginning anew. Of…
Mindfulness – meant to support health and detachment – is becoming a tool to support the corporate bottom line. By Dr. Jaime L KucinskasAssociate Professor of SociologyHamilton College Introduction Overwork and burnout are affecting many Americans. The American Psychological Association’s 2023 Work…
A medical anthropologist explores claims about the health benefits of sound baths and how to choose the one to attend. By Dr. Elisa J. SoboProfessor of Anthropology & Director for Undergraduate Research, College of Arts and LettersSan Diego State University Introduction In recent years, sound…
A new study teases out the different benefits of four kinds of meditation. By Kira M. NewmanManaging editor at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center Many beginner meditators, myself included, start…
Introduction Within a lot of spiritual circles, we hear terms like “inner peace” and “Oneness” thrown around a lot. In search of these fantastical ideas that promise relief from suffering,…
A new study offers the strongest evidence to date that meditation can change the structure of your brain. By Jason MarshFounding editor in chief of Greater Good and the GGSC’s executive director…
Buddhist meditation apps are an increasingly popular stress-reliever for people on the go. But do these apps really work? Or are they products of a lucrative industry contributing to a tech addiction? By Dr. Gregory GrieveHead and Professor, Religious Studies Department University of North…
Yoga means many things to many people. It’s a spiritual practice, a way to stay flexible, a meditation practice, a system of wellbeing, and even a form of therapy. By…
Rest is not antithetical to work. We cannot reimagine work without it. By Tricia HerseyAtlanta-based multidisciplinary artist, writer, theologian, and community organizer The rest we need—the rest that we deserve—will…
Meditation practices won’t magically transform your life, but they can be effective tools to cope with stress. By Dr. Padraic J. DunneSenior Lecturer, Centre of Positive Health SciencesRCSI University of Medicine and Health…
Meditation has traditionally been associated with Eastern mysticism but science is beginning to show that cultivating a “heightened” state of consciousness can have a major impact on our brain. By Jonathan KrygierPhD Canditate…
The late Vietnamese monk Thich Nhat Hanh popularized the contemplative practice around the world. By Dr. Brooke SchedneckAssistant Professor of Religious StudiesRhodes College For Thich Nhat Hanh, the late Vietnamese monk…
Many studies show that consistent meditation practice lowers depression, anxiety and self-criticism. By Dr. Rachel Goldsmith TurowAdjunct Faculty, Psychology DepartmentSeattle University Introduction Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of…
Mindfulness, one of the most common forms of meditation, is a skill that must be cultivated and practiced. By Dr. Hilary A. MarusakAssistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral NeurosciencesWayne State University Introduction Many people look to diet trends or…
Four components of mindfulness meditation have been proposed to describe much of the mechanism of action. Introduction Mindfulness has been defined in modern psychological terms as “paying attention to relevant aspects…
There’s far more to meditation than sitting peacefully with crossed legs. By Dr. Dusana DorjeeAssociate professor in Psychology in EducationUniversity of York Introduction Meditation has been hailed as a way to boost mental…
Think of it as preventative medicine for the likely event of stress. By Dr. Richard J. DavidsonWilliam James and Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin–MadisonFounder and Director,…
Hiking is a near-perfect combination of elements known to relax us. By Karin KleinWriter and Author There are times when I don’t know what to do with myself. I feel…
Meditation and mindfulness practices may have a variety of health benefits. What Are Meditation and Mindfulness? Meditation has a history that goes back thousands of years, and many meditative techniques…
Some people swear by it, but studies of mindfulness have a long way to go. By Bruce LiebermanFreelance Writer Introduction In late 1971, Navy veteran Stephen Islas returned from Vietnam,…
A deeper underlying mechanism of the beneficial effects associated with meditation. By Dr. Hari SharmaPhysician, Ayurveda PractitionerCenter for Integrative MedicineDepartment of Family MedicineCollege of MedicineThe Ohio State University, Columbus Abstract…
In order to reach a meditative state, attention should be focused and maintained. By Dr. Shirley TellesResearch AdvisorPatanjali Research Foundation Introduction Meditation can be considered to be a training in…
