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…
