Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Yoga Journal There's a common misconception that meditation involves achieving some state of enlightenment or ease. If you're ...

We are always on the lookout for the right mindfulness practice. This may feel overwhelming at times, especially when it comes to choosing between the quiet stillness of sitting and the active ...

While researching an article on Zen’s meditation manuals I ran across a few references to the Four Scriptural Texts of the Zen School. While three of those four texts are readily available, the fourth ...

The first time Marcelle Hutchins sat down to meditate, she put on a guided session, relaxed her shoulders and tried to close her eyes. She lasted two minutes. “I had a deadline, and I thought, ’I ...

Sitting still can almost feel like torture at times, so when I think of meditation, I'll admit I'm not always excited to jump into it. Although I can say that, once I'm in it, I love it, but to ...

In our minds, we often picture a specific meditation posture — legs folded over each other like some kind of contortionist, with our fingers poised in a zen-like position in the air. But the truth is ...

Editor’s Note: Think you don’t have time for a workout? Join Stephanie Mansour for a five-part series of five-minute workouts to get moving again. This is Part IV. With so many new anxieties in the ...

Keeping up with a consistent meditation routine can be a challenge. With the demands of daily life, weaving in time to sit on your cushion can feel impossible. When you finally do sit down, nature ...

Quick and simple usually aren't terms used to describe medical treatments. Yet mindfulness meditation is a fast, easy way to reduce stress wherever you are. It's often recommended as part of a ...

Some people have a hard time sitting still. I get it. Our lives are busy and full so sitting in meditation can feel intimidating at first. Today I’m excited to share instructions for how to do a ...