Dr. Paul Thielking teaches an eight-week mind and body skills group for cancer patients. He walks us through a mindfulness and breathing exercise to help with relaxation. Although developed for cancer ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Want to destress your mind? Start with your body. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a practice where you methodically tense and release your muscles to ...

Learn 6 powerful ways to regulate your nervous system in just 2 minutes. These science-backed breathing, tapping, grounding, and cold-water techniques can quickly reduce stress and restore calm.

Trying to fall asleep at night is often a fickle, frustrating experience. There are nights when you're out as soon as your head hits the pillow, and then there are nights when you're up for hours, ...

This content is provided to Johns Hopkins employees through a partnership with Aetna Resources for Living. Take a deep breath. Hold it for a moment, and then exhale. Feel more relaxed? Being ...

It can seem like there are more ways to fail than succeed at meditation. We plop down on a cushion, twist our legs into lotus pose and decide to give meditation a try, expecting a clear mind and sense ...

Meditation is a helpful tool for people trying to improve their focus and memory. It can help you zero in on your goals and make you more productive. Focused meditation is just one of several ...

“Not-thinking?" you might be asking. “Why would I want to do that?” Of course, we need to think. If you and I weren’t thinkers, I couldn’t have written this piece and you wouldn’t be able to read it.

You can’t control this chaotic world, but the best meditation apps can help you control how you react to it, one deep breath at a time ‘The bedroom should be an oasis’: five common sleep problems, ...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition involving recurring thoughts and repetitive behaviors that are difficult to control. Treatment can include therapy and medication. Some ...

Have you ever wondered why spiritual teachers often refer to Lord Shiva’s meditation when explaining the human mind? It’s not just symbolism it’s psychology in action. Like Shiva in deep meditation, y ...