The events of the past few months have taught us, among other things, how little control we have over our destiny. A major crisis, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, can come unexpectedly at any point of ...

If you are thinking about starting to meditate, it might be difficult to navigate the overwhelming numbers of self-help books on meditation and online meditation advice of varied quality. Why meditate ...

Mountain meditation doesn't require sitting cross-legged, guru-like, atop a mountain. It's a visualization technique that typically takes about 15 minutes. If you think that's too long and could be ...

Meditation and foreign language training does not boost cognitive function in cognitively healthy older adults, a new study suggests. The findings are similar to results from another study published ...

Sometimes it comes on softly, a dull ache that hums deep within your knees, hips, back or ankles. Other times it attacks the joints of your hands in sharp, quick jabs like a hornet or coils around the ...

Mindfulness offers a practical approach to life by training your brain to stay present without judgment. It involves ...

MINDFUL PRACTICE: Elise Cross leads a meditation class for Asheville kids at Urban Dharma. Photo by Tim Cross The benefits of meditation for adults are well-researched and supported by science.

A group of 7-year-old boys sit very still on grass. With their hands on their lap, they close their eyes. Even with the roar of passing airplanes, they focus on their breathing. They listen to ...