In this post, I’ll provide you meditation basics to give you a strong and easily accessible foundation for your burgeoning practice. First off, I recommend designating a regular place to meditate.

At its core, meditation is a practice to train your attention and awareness. It's not about "emptying your mind" (which might seem impossible at first), but rather observing your thoughts and feelings ...

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Meditation has gained immense popularity in our fast-paced world as a powerful tool to cultivate inner peace and enhance focus. For beginners, the prospect of starting a meditation practice can be ...

Let’s face it: We could all use a little help to feel calm right now. The stress of 2020 has led to skyrocketing rates of anxiety and depression among Americans this year (no surprise there). While ...

Trying to choose the best meditation app? Here are 3 steps to making the right choice. Credit: Ian Moore / Mashable March Mindfulness is an annual Mashable series that explores the intersection of ...

Hi! I'm Zahra, SELF magazine's interim editor in chief and the host of our wellness advice podcast, Checking In. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about something a ton of people have questions ...