Mental health counselor Hannah Castillo, pictured with her dog Mabel, successfully utilized meditation to combat her own health challenges. CONTRIBUTED Mental health counselor Hannah Castillo, ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The idea of meditating can be intimidating. Beginners may imagine sitting uncomfortably in silence while breathing deeply and scrubbing all thoughts from their minds. The prospect of ...

Part 4 in a series. As a quick review, the core foursome includes: Mindful breathing: Focusing on the sensation of the breath while limiting judgment or added thoughts, this is the primary and most ...

NEW YORK — The idea of meditating can be intimidating. Beginners may imagine sitting uncomfortably in silence while breathing deeply and scrubbing all thoughts from their minds. The prospect of trying ...

"To freak out—perchance to dream. Ay, there’s the relief!" For this third of the "core four" brief but potent meditation-based tactics, we can take a tangential cue from the legendary playwright and, ...

Are you interested in mastering your mind and practicing mindfulness? Have you ever wondered if a meditation retreat can help you with relaxation? If so, we invite you to join us for a mini meditation ...

You know that jittery feeling right before a big presentation? Or the tiny knot in your stomach when you walk into an important interview? That moment when your mind races through everything that ...

There is plenty of evidence about its benefits - from reduced stress and improved focus, to better sleep and greater ...

Meditation was a lifeline for Hannah Castillo. “I’ve meditated on and off since I was in college, but when I was diagnosed with POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) it was recommended as ...