Meditation is a technique used for thousands of years to develop awareness of the present moment. It can involve practices to sharpen focus and attention, connect to the body and breath, develop ...

As citizens of the 21st century, we face many problems that come with an industrialized and globalized world. We’re confronting climate change and poverty in the midst of plenty; wars and political ...

Practicing meditation can help you focus and feel more connected to the present moment. In doing so, you can also benefit your health by lowering stress, achieving higher self-awareness, and improving ...

And yet, despite this reassurance, many of us struggle to begin meditating. If personal experience with feeling confused and uninspired by your nascent meditation practice isn’t enough to convince you ...

Many beginner meditators, myself included, start out with a mindful breathing meditation: one breath in, one breath out, the mind wanders, you bring it back. Armed with an app guiding me through this ...

Meditation seems to be a loaded topic for a lot of people. There are those who think learning how to meditate is either religious or sacrilegious. Some think you have to work too hard at it or give ...

No one enjoys the sneezing, fever, and aches that come with colds and flu, but unfortunately, once you’re sick all you can do is wait it out. Between getting tons of fluids and even more rest, you ...

Not many of us are in a position to improve our gut health by moving to Tibet and becoming Buddhist monks. Living the monastic life of a Tibetan Buddhist monk is extreme and not an option for most ...

We are used to hearing that meditation is good for the brain, but now it seems that not just any kind of meditation will do. Just like physical exercise, the kind of improvements you get depends on ...

There are a variety of meditation methods that suit most people. However, there is no “right way” to meditate, meaning someone can explore the different types until they find one that works for them.

Meditation is meant to be a daily, lifelong practice to improve your mind and body. As a primary-care internal medicine specialist for over 35 years, I have often prescribed meditation to my patients.