Meditation Practices

"I consider meditation as a form of elite cognitive training. These positive impacts are especially transformative for first responders."

The journey of self-awareness is a lifelong one.

Meditation has taken two divergent paths through the Western mind. For many, it’s a few quick, calming breaths, perhaps timed with a smartphone app, in search of a stress tonic that can soften anxiety’s edges. Along a less-traveled route, meditation remains what it long was: a deeply transformative pursuit, a devoted metamorphosis of the mind […]

Mindfulness, through focused attention meditation, can help overcome repetitive negative thinking, thus improving mental and physical health.

Flip through the slideshow for 16 tips to start — and stay with — a consistent meditation routine. 

Meditation has a long-term positive impact on mental and physical health. To incorporate this in your daily lifestyle, here are few tips and exercises that can truly work - Mental Health: 3 Meditation Exercises You Can Add Into Your Daily Routine

Meditation can have a profound impact on one's career by enhancing focus, reducing stress, and promoting emotional well-being. In an increasingly fast-paced and demanding work environment, individuals who incorporate meditation into their daily routines often experience improved productivity, decision-making, and overall job satisfaction. This practice cultivates mental clarity, resilience, and a better work-life balance, ultimately contributing to long-term career success.

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A meditation that guides people to practice unconditional kindness to themselves and others helps people with a history of depression recall specific personal memories, according to a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE by Amanda Lathan and Barbara Dritschel of the University of St. Andrews, UK.