How we tested meditation apps Every brain is different, so I did not rate these apps based on if they sync up with my preferred meditation style. First and foremost, I looked for apps that cater to ...

Just a soft smile and a few minutes of breath can shift your mood, lower stress, and deepen your sense of connection. DACHER KELTNER is the host of The Science of Happiness podcast and is a ...

In this season of Thanksgiving, it’s fitting to learn and practice the smiling meditation. It’s very simple: Smile and be thankful! Gratitude holds its own rewards. There is an upward flow of energy ...

While some may view meditation with skepticism, multiple studies have reported the positive effects it has on your well-being. It helps people control their eating behaviors, get better sleep, and ...

Maybe you've read about the benefits online, or maybe your therapist or counselor told you to try it out. Either way, ...

There are many free meditation and mindfulness apps to choose from, though some require a subscription for premium content. There are a handful of free meditation apps from nonprofit and government ...

Why is this man smiling? Source: Photo by Meg Selig You may not think there is much to smile about during the pandemic year of 2020. Among our miseries: COVID. Political divisiveness. Fires.

During walking meditation, during kitchen and garden work, during sitting meditation, all day long, we can practise smiling. At first you may find it difficult to smile, and we have to think about why ...