A Little Meditation Goes a Long Way
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…
Meditation apps Might calm you – but miss the Point of Buddhist Mindfulness
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…
Not one yoga, but many yogas
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…
To Transform Work, We Must Rest
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…
Three Mindfulness and Meditation Techniques that could help you Manage work Stress
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…
Beyond Spirituality: the role of Meditation in Mental 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…
What is Walking Meditation?
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…
Mindfulness, Meditation and Self-Compassion – how these can Improve Mental Health
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…
Meditation and Mindfulness offer an Abundance of Health Benefits
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…
Awareness and Regulation: Components of Mindfulness Meditation
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…
