In this season of Thanksgiving, it’s fitting to learn and practice the smiling meditation. It’s very simple: Smile and be thankful! Gratitude holds its own rewards. There is an upward flow of energy ...

March Mindfulness is Mashable's series that examines the intersection of meditation practice and technology. Because even in the time of coronavirus, March doesn't have to be madness. When I first ...

Just a soft smile and a few minutes of breath can shift your mood, lower stress, and deepen your sense of connection. DACHER KELTNER is the host of The Science of Happiness podcast and is a ...

Once you open the Calm app, you're instantly embraced by the rustling sounds of a mountain lake and the soothing chirps of birds. You can then choose from a series of guided meditation plans for ...

Believe it or not, we have all the happiness, kindness, and courage we could ever wish for and dream of — inside us. Often these qualities are lost in the grey clouds of negative emotions. These ...

Whether you're winding down after a long day or trying to focus at work, meditation apps are a simple way to add peace to your routine. You don't need anything fancy, only your Android phone. With ...

With the ever-increasingly popularity of yoga and the growing awareness of the importance of maintaining good mental health, it’s not really any surprise that the last few years have seen a boom in ...

While some may view meditation with skepticism, multiple studies have reported the positive effects it has on your well-being. It helps people control their eating behaviors, get better sleep, and ...

Booker Prize-winning author Roddy Doyle’s 11th novel, “Smile,” employs his sly humor and unparalleled ear for banter between convincingly imperfect characters to craft an unsettling work of ...

To say the past few months have been stressful would be an understatement. Many of us are searching for ways we can introduce more relaxing and mindful routines into our new lives, and downloading ...

Take a deep breath at 23,000 feet, and breath out turbulence. Or at least your fear of turbulence. That’s the goal of Virgin Australia, which is introducing meditation as part of its focus on ...