Meditation apps can make big claims about reducing stress and even pain, but not everything that you’ll find in the App Store can necessarily restore your sense of calm. Here’s what to keep in mind → ...

These days, we all could use a bit of quiet time away from the rise and grind. That’s where meditation comes in. This practice may not be the ultimate cure-all for everything that ails you like some ...

Have you ever seen statues in the ancient Eastern section of a museum or temple and wondered why the hands were placed in such specific, graceful, and beautiful ways? Those hand gestures are mudras.

Yom Kippur is a day many Jews associate with dread and cynicism. Until recently, I was one of them. On top of harshly judging your questionable life choices, you’re expected to fast for 25 hours 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 ...

It’s no secret that meditation is a great tool for promoting calm, reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, and for becoming more present and focused in your everyday life. For runners, in particular ...

Spiritual meditation is used across the globe in countless religions and cultures. Some use it for stress and relaxation, others use it to clear their minds, and some use it to awaken and deepen their ...

People have used meditation to soothe anxious thoughts for thousands of years, and research shows it’s a promising treatment for those with anxiety. Roughly 19% of U.S. adults live with an anxiety ...