Jillian Richardson has a new routine when she takes a walk. She puts on a mask, pops in her earbuds and heads out the door. Then she starts talking out loud. “Dear Lord,” she began recently. “Help me to stay grounded and grateful in stressful times. Show me how I can More
The physical and emotional benefits of mind-body practices may not arise from modesty, but rather from enhancing practitioners’ pride in their own abilities – as yogis, at least. More
A sample of research exploring: equanimity and mindfulness training; episodic memory, culture, and well-being; and environmental sensitivity as a predictor of intervention response. More
A sample of research exploring: mind-body practices and self-enhancement; early gender differences in core values and career orientation; and gender differences in online daters’ educational preferences. More
Mindfulness meditation, a Buddhism-inspired practice in which you focus your mind entirely on the current moment, has been widely embraced for its instrumental benefits — especially in the business world. Companies like Apple, Google and Nike provide meditation rooms that encourage brief sessions during the workday. Chief executives publicly extol More
Meditation: It’s celebrated as a therapeutic tool to help ease stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and chronic pain. It’s come into vogue as a way to enhance human performance, finding its way into classrooms, businesses, locker rooms and smartphones through apps such as Headspace and Calm. Various forms of meditation are More
