Although it is now included in the vocabulary of modern wellness, meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. “Spirituality and meditation have similarities and have been practiced for thousands of years in many different cultures,” says Jillian Cohen, MD, an integrative medicine specialist at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. “These days, among…

Although it’s commonly believed that meditation leads to compassion and self-awareness, it can also improve one’s health. Meditation has been used for thousands of years to help individuals deal with stress and anxiety in today’s hectic environment. It was first practiced in groups of Hindus, Buddhists, Zen/Chan, and Taoists. It can help those who experience…

It is advantageous and healthy to meditate. It helps people manage their mental well-being, physical ailments, stressful times, and stress. However, there is a lot of widely held belief around meditation that can deter individuals from giving it a try or from feeling successful when they do. Whether you’ve been afraid to try meditation, worried…