On a recent weekday evening, I headed to Breathe Meditation and Wellness Studio for a sound bath. I was grumpy during the drive, watching the clock inch up to 8 p.m. But as I walked through the studio ...

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, ...

The benefits of meditation in the morning have less to do with meditation itself and more to do with setting the stage for the day ahead. Meditation is an umbrella term for a variety of mental focus ...

I stumbled upon sound meditation through an Eckhart Tolle video—he rang a Nepal Cymbal (Tingsha) bell. He encouraged viewers to listen to the sound and follow it into the silence that remained after ...

Learning how to properly practice breathing techniques or how to ground yourself is easier said than done. It can be tough to focus your mind, especially when trying to do it alone. But luckily, you ...

Imagine your alarm clock goes off, you tap snooze one too many times, and you spend the rest of your morning rushing around and cramming breakfast into your mouth before you head out the door.

From ancient Nada Yoga traditions to modern neuroscience, sound-based meditation is proving to be more than just relaxing background noise. Research shows it can quiet brain activity while boosting ...

I’m aware that I'm lucky to have made it to my late twenties without having suffered any major mental health setbacks. For the most part, I’m fairly even-keeled, but shortly after the clocks turn back ...

In San Francisco, seas of people staring down at their phones are as much a fixture of the city as trolley cars and fog. But a few nights out of the year, 1,300 people put away their digital devices ...

Starting a regular practice doesn’t have to be hard — it can take as little as five minutes as soon as you wake up. By Holly Burns There are some things we all know we’re supposed to do to feel better ...