Meditation improves the immune system, research shows The practice – an essential part of Buddhist and Indian Yoga traditions – has entered the mainstream as people try to find ways to combat stress and improve… Read More »Meditate and Be Healthy
by Michael W. Taft Recently, I found a meditation retreat center in rural Massachusetts. Its super-affordable price included a room of my own, and delicious, organic hippy food. As I was moving to a new… Read More »Downtime for the Stone Age Brain
by Michael W. Taft You may think that you are too busy to practice meditation. But there is nobody who doesn’t have a spare minute here or there to be mindful right now. Even in… Read More »6 Ways to Be Mindful Right Now
by Miriam Stoppard, Daily Mirror 19/05/2011 The benefits of meditation are many, as anyone who meditates knows, but claiming it can help you live longer seems a trifle OTT. However, a good study from… Read More »Meditate to Live Longer
by Michael W. Taft You’re working on a paper, and the kids need dinner. Music is playing in one room, and the tv is on in the other. You don’t want to miss tonight’s episode… Read More »Multitasking Fail
by Amanda Enayati “Does scratching my eyes out count as a stress reliever?” asks Pamela, an attorney with whom I am discussing ways in which lawyers attempt to alleviate anxiety. “Well, no,” I say. “It’s… Read More »Zen Meditation Helps Lawyers De-stress