Centering prayer can be a wonderful practice as we seek to let go of anxiety. The aim of centering prayer is to still the mind and when the inevitable thoughts come to gently let them go.

And while there was no formal structure to begin with, certain aspects of prayer have become central, including a centering prayer where students sit in silence and give everything they are carrying ...

Prayer and meditation—two mindful techniques with roots in various spiritual traditions—are gaining recognition from medical professionals for their measurable effects on heart health.