(RNS) — As someone who lives alone in New York City, there have been moments in the past year when I’ve felt as if I’ve stayed too long at a silent retreat. During the early days of quarantine, the ...

Try this: Hum your favorite song for the next 20 seconds. Now, don't you feel better? In fact, there's no better way to calm your mind and boost your spirits than by humming a happy tune. Plus, ...

A recent study published in the Annals of Neurosciences suggests that practicing a specific type of sound-based meditation ...

Studies show that when it comes to silencing your mind, sound may be the most effective tool. Studies have found that sounds like flowing water or rhythmic music can positively impact the brain, ...

Hundreds began lining up in the courtyard of Grace Cathedral as the sun dipped behind the stone spires on a warm San Francisco night in September. The crowd, many dressed in sweatpants or pajamas, ...

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I had been wanting a better way to ease into the start of my week and avoid Sunday scaries. I started going to a sound bath meditation to promote mental calmness. I forgot to eat before the session ...