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 ...

'Om' is a legitimate mantra with an ancient tradition — if it's pronounced correctly and spoken only in your head. Credit: Ian Moore / Mashable March Mindfulness is an annual Mashable series that ...

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 ...

Several years ago, I was working with a patient who was so chronically angry it was painful and a little terrifying to sit in a room with him for 45 minutes at a time. He was very focused on it being ...

Meditating on a mantra is a powerful way to release stress, and it's also great for unleashing creativity. Many mantra meditators say once they began the practice they became much more creative, ...

Transcendental Meditation is a mantra-based form of meditation designed to induce calmness. The benefits of Transcendental Meditation include reduced stress, anxiety, and depression. To do ...

March Mindfulness is an annual Mashable series that explores the intersection of meditation practice and technology. This article is the second in a two-part series that looks at choosing an app based ...

Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Meditation can be the perfect tool to help you find your balance and calm your mind. Whether you’re new to meditation or a seasoned pro, there are tons of simple ...

Several years ago, I was working with a patient who was so chronically angry it was painful and a little terrifying to sit in a room with him for 45 minutes at a time. He was very focused on it being ...