Stimulating the vagus nerve with a device attached to the outer ear can help make compassion meditation training more ...

In a recent study of almost 900,000 meditation app users, those who meditated in the morning were more likely to maintain the habit. Here’s how to kick off your day — every day — with a ...

That’s not the point, says Tara Brach, who holds a doctorate in psychology and has trained more than 7,000 people to be meditation teachers. “It’s not about stopping thoughts.

Meditation’s Benefits Stretch Beyond the Person Who Meditates Often framed as a boon for personal wellness, meditation helps us connect with and support others, too ...

Transcendental Meditation should be practiced twice a day, once in the morning and evening, for 15 to 20 minutes at a time. You should sit upright in a comfortable seat with your eyes closed, says ...

The benefits: A small study suggests mirror gazing meditation may reduce levels of stress, anxiety, and depression while increasing self-compassion. This practice may also help with adjusting to ...

How to do it Moon gazing meditation is fairly straightforward, particularly if you’re already familiar with standard meditation. There’s no single correct way to moon gaze.

The Vipassana retreat I went on was intense--10 hours of sitting meditation per day, for 10 days. No speaking, reading, or writing. No meals after noon. The bell for the day's first sitting rings ...