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Before every game, Michael Jordan and his teammates sat in silence. The Chicago Bulls, led by coach Phil Jackson, closed ...

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From reducing anxiety to possibly slowing dementia, learn more about the benefits meditating has on your brain.

Cultivate mindfulness through meditation. Compassion is deeply rooted in ancient Buddhist traditions, which means there are a number of meditations that you can use to cultivate mindfulness and a ...

Meditation is a wellness practice that focuses on training awareness, attention, and compassion. There are many forms of meditation, but to start, try sitting in silence and counting your breaths.

We all know meditation can help our mental health, but why? It could all come down to self-compassion. For a long time, it’s been unclear as to why meditation is so beneficial for our wellbeing.

In one study, participants did a 10-minute guided meditation session, five days per week for four weeks. Afterwards, researchers reported increased levels of self-compassion and decreased levels ...