Think meditation is a mysterious, hard-to-master exercise? Think again, says Levan. "People assume that it's complicated and time-consuming, but it doesn't have to be," she says. Before getting ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're anything like me—someone whose mind races a million miles a minute—achieving a few minutes of ...

Let’s face it: We could all use a little help to feel calm right now. The stress of 2020 has led to skyrocketing rates of anxiety and depression among Americans this year (no surprise there). While ...

Meditation is among the most powerful practices that involve training attention and awareness to help you achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. According to experts, meditation is a way ...

At this point, recounting the benefits of meditation is akin to singing the praises of the sun or Birkenstocks or chocolate cake. The jury is back, and meditation kind of rules. But if you're just ...

As one commits to a regular long term meditation practice, we experience ourselves feeling better. But to have that experience translated into hard science is something I will never forget. Over a ...

Learning how to properly practice breathing techniques or how to ground yourself is easier said than done. It can be tough to focus your mind, especially when trying to do it alone. But luckily, you ...

In this post, I’ll provide you meditation basics to give you a strong and easily accessible foundation for your burgeoning practice. First off, I recommend designating a regular place to meditate.

We’re living in perilous times. Every day of quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic is a little bit different, and it feels almost impossible to prepare for the day’s upcoming mood. But there’s one ...

Hi! I'm Zahra, SELF magazine's interim editor in chief and the host of our wellness advice podcast, Checking In. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about something a ton of people have questions ...