Mindfulness meditation is more than relaxing. It's about allowing space for whatever emotions you're feeling without judgment. Here's how to start.

Since the 1960s, the United States Supreme Court has found it unconstitutional for public schools to teach religious practices such as prayer. But today, mindfulness meditation—a Buddhist ...

Two trained mindfulness instructors led the meditation group in breathing techniques, formal meditation and discussion using written scripts with instructions on sitting posture, breathing and ...

Mindfulness meditation often involves sitting still, focusing on your breath, and zoning in on what you sense and feel, says Dingle. Here's how to practice it on your own: ...

Becoming More Mindful. To start practicing mindfulness meditation, you don’t need expensive equipment or a specific religious or spiritual discipline. You only need to commit to the practice itself.

A new study suggests that mindfulness meditation is an effective strategy for pain relief. The research, published in Biological Psychiatry, analyzed pain signatures in MRI scans to determine the ...

Though mindfulness and meditation have benefits for overall well-being, there are some possible risks that are worth talking about. Research shows that some people who practice have reported ...

Mindfulness and meditation are similar and linked; mindfulness is sometimes referred to as a type of meditation, and vice versa. The exercises “work hand in hand,” says Peter Brooks, a ...

Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits. This research ...

You need not meditate to be mindful. Mindfulness and meditation are related, but not the same, Dr. Mitchell said. Mindfulness is the practice of being attentive and aware in any given moment.

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 ...