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Life can get pretty hectic as we scramble to meet our deadlines, do all our chores, juggle family responsibilities, and try to have some semblance of a social life. Whew! Meditation is the pause button in our chaotic lives. It gives us a moment of calm and connection with ourselves amidst all the frenzy. There are … Read more

Meditation has a myriad of benefits, and has become a very mainstream method of self-help and self-development. Research has shown that meditation can also help support the treatment of conditions like PTSD1 and can have significant benefits for reducing stress and anxiety.2 But how often to meditate is a common question for the uninitiated, and it’s a deceptively difficult one … Read more

When you think of meditation, you probably picture a person sitting still, eyes closed, tuning out the world around them. But meditation can take many forms, and it’s possible to meditate while in motion. In fact, meditation can be practiced while taking a walk outside. Enter the idea of walking meditation. “Walking meditation is the practice of … Read more

Qigong, pronounced “chee-gong,” is an ancient Chinese practice that consists of mindful, meditative movements.1 Developed thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine, qigong uses exercises to improve the flow of energy within the body, mind, and spirit, says Michelle Loy, MD, an integrative health practitioner at New York-Presbyterian. It essentially consists of slow movements, … Read more

In the chaos of our daily lives, we’re constantly being pulled in a million different directions and stretched so thin, it feels like we might snap at any second. We often find ourselves craving some rest and relaxation, so that we can feel restored and rejuvenated. Enter: yoga nidra. “Yoga nidra is a guided meditation rooted in ancient … Read more

Chances are you’ve heard through the grapevine that meditation is good for you. Most of us associate meditation with sitting quietly in a dark room and clearing your mind for 20 minutes in perfect silence. But gratitude meditation is very different. Gratitude meditation simply means focusing on and acknowledging the things you are grateful for. It … Read more

When you think of “meditation,” you might picture yourself sitting cross-legged in a dark, quiet room, trying to clear your mind. If this seems difficult to you, you might want to try metta meditation. Based on repeating mantras of “loving-kindness,” metta meditation is a more active way of improving your relationship with yourself and others. … Read more

Most of us like the idea of meditating, but the concept of actually taking some moments to pause and sit with our thoughts often seems impossible. We get it! Part of the reason that meditating can feel undoable is that it’s so easy to start thinking about other things while you meditate—your daily to-do list, your … Read more

Meditation is an ancient practice exercised for thousands of years by different religions and cultures. A common meditative practice is connecting to the body, finding non-judgmental awareness, and achieving equanimity. In the process of stilling the mind, the chaotic noisiness of our thoughts can re-clarify into a spiritual insight attributed to inner wisdom and relaxed alertness. … Read more

We all know that getting enough sleep—and getting good quality sleep—is important for our health and happiness. But what can you do if you can’t fall asleep quickly or sleep soundly once you are asleep? It might be time to try bedtime meditation—mindful meditation techniques designed to help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Understanding Sleep Difficulties … Read more