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…
