For years off and on I tried to sit on a cushion and meditate on my breath, bringing in light and exhaling darkness for 30 minutes as I’d been taught in a class. I kept trying and failing to keep ...

Gratitude meditation is one of those practices that sounds almost too simple at first - a gentle pause to reflect on what’s ...

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 ...

This post is part two of a series. In our previous post, “3 Steps to Develop and Deepen Your Meditation Practice,” we explored how to clarify your meditation goals, establish a routine, and create a ...

Regular mindfulness practice has been linked to many positive health benefits, including reduced stress and anxiety, better sleep and quicker healing after injury and illness.

Cultivating mindfulness is the key to overcoming suffering and recognizing natural wisdom: both our own and others'. How do we go about it? In the Buddhist tradition and in Contemplative Psychotherapy ...

Meditation is gaining popularity due to its countless benefits. Meditation isn’t one-size-fits-all —dozens of variations and techniques are available to you. But you don’t have read every book on the ...

March Mindfulness is Mashable's series that examines the intersection of meditation practice and technology. Because even in the time of coronavirus, March doesn't have to be madness. Before she ...