Meditation

In September 2018, participants in a Yom Kippur meditation began to arrive in front of the Turtle Pond in Central Park. Daniel Bloch Jeydel introduced himself to Danielle Casey Bloch.“She had curls in her hair and big blue eyes, she was incredibly beautiful,” said Mr. Jeydel, 32, a graduate of N.Y.U. and the founder of the Bashert Group, a…

Many, many years ago, I worked at the magazine Yoga Journal. Our small editorial team created thousands of stories highlighting the many uplifting qualities of the physical, mental, and spiritual practice. Ironically, it also was one of the most stressful work environments I’d…

Spending just 15 minutes a day practising mindfulness makes it that little bit easier to remember where you left your keys or phone, a study suggests.Researchers say daily meditation, mindful movement, ‘body scans’ and other mindfulness exercises give a ‘modest’ but worthwhile boost to our memory, concentration and problem solving abilities –…

Press release from Stratford Public Library: Aug. 31, 2021 The Stratford Library has announced that it will host a live, on-site series of guided meditation classes hosted by Stratford's Laurie Trupp beginning Thursday, September 9 from 11 am-12 pm. The program, to be held live and in person in the Library's Lovell Room, is free and open to the…

Are you someone who enjoys the unsolicited opinions of strangers and acquaintances? If so, I can’t recommend cancer highly enough. You won’t even have the first pathology report in your hands before the advice comes pouring in. Laugh and the world laughs with you; get cancer and the world can’t shut its trap.Stop eating sugar; keep up your…

There are certain stars you think of when you think of Scientology, the controversial religion that’s got a grip on Hollywood. There’s Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and Elisabeth Moss. You also might think of Laura Prepon, formerly of That ’70s Show and Orange Is the New Black. Not anymore, please. “I haven’t practiced Scientology in close to five…

Newswise — BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- Just eight weeks of meditation studies can make your brain quicker, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. Millions of people around the world seek mental clarity through meditation, most of them following or inspired by the centuries-old practices of…

After months and months of nonstop bad news, we’re all feeling run-down and looking for ways to destress and center ourselves. Have you considered meditation? Sound baths can help you stay focused during meditation—and you can even do them at home. Here’s how.Start by embracing basic meditation“Meditation is simply a practice to bring you within…

'I know how valuable relaxation is': Regé-Jean Page lulls fans asleep after launching his own soothing sleep story on a guided meditation appBy Natasha Hooper For Mailonline Published: 04:40 EDT, 24 August 2021 | Updated: 05:06 EDT, 24 August 2021 <!-- <!-- <!-- <!-- -- <!--…

This article, written by Julia Kam, University of Calgary; Caitlin Mills, University of New Hampshire; Chelsie Miko Hart, University of Calgary; Jessica Andrews-Hanna, University of Arizona, and Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen, University of Calgary, originally appeared on The Conversation and has been republished here with permission: The…