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 ...

At this point, recounting the benefits of meditation is akin to singing the praises of the sun or Birkenstocks or chocolate cake. The jury is back, and meditation kind of rules. But if you're just ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're anything like me—someone whose mind races a million miles a minute—achieving a few minutes of ...

Meditation isn't just about "zenning out" — it can improve key markers of mental and physical health. Life is stressful. From financial responsibilities and family obligations to workplace woes and ...

A show of hands, please: who has ever tried, or vowed to try, meditation and sufficiently given up almost immediately? You're not alone. There have been plenty of times where I've felt overwhelmed, ...

Learning to meditate isn't difficult but mastering meditation takes a lifetime of practice. Even the Dalai Lama, who spends hours meditating each day, admits that his mind sometimes wanders, rather ...

Starting something new often feels overwhelming, especially when it promises deep inner peace, but all you can think about is your to-do list or the neighbor’s barking dog. Meditation is one of those ...

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 ...

Meditation is one of the widely used techniques to relieve stress, increase concentration, and find inner peace. However, to the majority of inexperienced practitioners, the idea of sitting and doing ...

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 ...

If you're anything like me—someone whose mind races a million miles a minute—achieving a few minutes of stillness can feel impossible. But over the last few years, I've hopped on the meditation ...