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For many, the concept of meditation is intriguing, but doing it may seem out of reach. Meditation can even seem pretty obscure to most people, yet it can actually be very simple. This article will ...

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Silent meditation can be overwhelming for beginners, so Hollander recommends starting with short guided sessions accompanied by soothing videos. (Apps such as Headspace and Calm offer some direction.) ...

The mindfulness style of meditation relaxes attention, leading to a more open, spacious sort of awareness. While many programs and authors are currently using the term mindfulness as an umbrella to ...

We asked experts — mindfulness teachers, spiritual leaders and scientists — for their favorite beginner-friendly titles. By Hope Reese Distractions are everywhere. We’re so often summoned by ...

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HEADACHES. Foggy thinking. Tossing and turning. The symptoms of stress are familiar to most of us these days. If you’re looking to try a new solution, consider meditation. Yes, it can seem daunting to ...

Cowritten by Sukhman Rekhi & Tchiki Davis. Meditation is a technique that encourages us to develop mindfulness and awareness in the present moment as a means to instill calmness and clarity into our ...

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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 ...