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.

This semester the Department of Religious Studies was honored to have one of its faculty, Dr. Mark McLaughlin, featured on the Wellness Center's podcast "Ways to Flourish". Dr. McLaughlin discussed ...

For thousands of years, meditation has been used as a way to disconnect from the outside world and tune in to yourself, lower stress levels and find rest in the evening. And while this all sounds ...

Have you heard about the many health benefits of meditation—but find yourself struggling to start or keep up a meditation practice? You’re not alone. Despite how meditation instructions are usually ...

The first time Marcelle Hutchins sat down to meditate, she put on a guided session, relaxed her shoulders and tried to close her eyes. She lasted two minutes. "I had a deadline, and I thought, ’I ...

For many adults, factors like stress can lead to sleeping difficulty. Meditation, like a body scan, may help improve sleep. Here are three ways to practice. If you have trouble falling asleep at night ...

Office burnout is a pervasive struggle, and intuitive meditation offers an ecologically friendly solution. This self-guided practice encourages listening to inner rhythms without rigid rules, aiding ...

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