Crystal Clingenpeel of Grand Forks had a flat tire. Most people might be annoyed or angry, but they'd pretty much take it in stride, she said. For her, the situation could have triggered an emotional ...

Mental resilience is crucial in today's fast-paced world and meditation is presented as a powerful tool to achieve it. Read ...

In mindfulness practice both "on the cushion" and in the rest of our lives, how can we find a balance between the extremes of too earnestly concentrating on (or even getting stuck in) our experience ...

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 —ongoing, ...

Archaeologists in the Indus Valley discovered evidence of meditation in wall art dating from 5,000 to 3,500 BCE, according to Psychology Today. And while meditation has been practiced in other parts ...

Chronic pain is a leading neurological complaint. Chronic low back pain is the most common pain condition and a leading cause of disability and the impairment of many activities of daily living. Low ...

Mindfulness is a mental state characterized by complete engagement in the present moment. It includes being aware of thoughts and feelings as they arise, without getting entangled in judgments or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. In any given day, how many people do you notice (yourself ...

Richard Giltner practices qi gong outside his Fort Worth home. He credits the meditative exercise with reducing the stress of caring for his wife, a cancer patient. Lawrence Jenkins / Special ...

Mindfulness is now seen as a crucial skill in business. Meditation practices have the capacity to calm the mind, relax the body, boost resilience, and even increase situational awareness. The study of ...