A flame gazing ritual can not only be a wonderful meditative experience, but it can help awaken your inner wisdom ...

Johns Hopkins clinical psychologist Neda Gould shares the science of mindfulness and the marvels it can bring to those of us ...

Mindfulness meditation focuses your attention on the present moment and your current feelings. Benefits of mindfulness mediation include reduced stress, better focus, and improved well-being. To ...

And we would like to have some control over that.” With just a small effort, simple meditation practices can significantly ...

In mindfulness practice, the goal is not to stop having unpleasant sensations and feelings. Instead, mindfulness helps people accept the unavoidable difficulties of that first arrow and to soften the ...

Mindful meditation isn’t about emptying your mind—it’s about noticing what’s happening in the present moment without judgment ...

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 ...

During the past two decades, we’ve discovered a lot about mindfulness—and specifically meditation, which is one of the best ways to cultivate moment-to-moment awareness of ourselves and our ...

Our brains do a lot of chattering without our permission. When left to its own devices, the mind tends to ad lib for extended periods, and the reality is that much of the chatter is negative, usually ...

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between mindfulness and meditation? Both mindfulness and meditation require you to be more aware of your thoughts, breathing rhythm, heart rate, and other ...

As part of my initial session with new clients I invariably inquire about their past experiences with psychotherapy. Additionally, I ask clients to identify specific practices they have used to help ...