Om is more than just a syllable. Mantras are used in meditation practice to help ground you to the current moment and release your mind from invading thoughts. Mantra meditation is meant to relax and ...

The most common mental illness in the U.S., severe anxiety is something that affects at least 18% of the population. Anxiety can surface out of nowhere and turn any moment into a bad experience. When ...

A spiritual teacher tells Hindustan Times how spiritual practice can gradually move beyond meditation and mantras.

We are living in a world where pausing for a second means chaos! In today’s fast-paced world, our mind is constantly thinking about present responsibility, future and responsibilities. This has caused ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When anxious feelings flood our minds, it's hard to focus on anything else. You may feel your heartbeat start to speed up, the ...

Have you ever wanted to quiet frustrating or distracting thoughts? After a hectic week, do you feel more relaxed after you chant “Om” in yoga class? A new study in Brain and Behavior shows that ...

Meditation is the rock star of mindfulness practices, and it continues to receive increasing attention, particularly in mainstream circles. Guided meditations, in which participants follow recorded ...

Transcendental meditation is a type of meditation during which a person repeats a Sanskrit mantra in their mind. It is a secular practice that requires a person to take lessons from an instructor. The ...