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…
