The Jade Yoga Dharba Grass Mat ($49.95) is the most interesting and best-smelling mat I have ever used. It's handwoven in India with Dharba grass, which is considered sacred in Hinduism. The mat is ...

There’s no doubt about the potential benefits of meditation. The practice has been cited as a worthwhile activity for lessening stress, boosting mental clarity and even alleviating chronic pain.

Learning to meditate isn't difficult but mastering meditation takes a lifetime of practice. Even the Dalai Lama, who spends hours meditating each day, admits that his mind sometimes wanders, rather ...

SIT A SPELL: Keenan Phillips, left, and Mari Ohta-Weir demonstrate the use of Carolina Morning-produced zabuton meditation cushions. The company has designed similar mats to meet the requirements of ...

We’ve all heard so much about the wonderful benefits of meditation. Since most symptoms and disease have some roots in our nervous system and how resilient we are to stress, meditation offers immense ...

Why are we in a state of chaos? Why are we agitated, stressed, upset? It’s all because of the mind. What is the mind? M I N D is a source of Misery, Ignorance, Negativity and Desires. The mind makes ...

A breast cancer patient dealing with anxiety, depression or mood swings could soon be encouraged by her oncologist to learn meditation techniques, join a yoga class or put music to therapeutic use. A ...