Category Meditation

Gukesh Dommaraju has made history as one of the youngest and most inspiring chess world champions, grabbing the chess crown from Ding Liren with intelligence, strategy, and flawless focus. But behind his brilliance on the chessboard lies a fascinating regimen of mental wellness practices like yoga, meditation, and his curious passion for sports books. These habits, honed over years, have been instrumental in keeping Gukesh calm under pressure, resilient in defeat, and razor-sharp in competition.

Yoga and meditation hold significant promise for improving mental and physical health, but how exactly do these ancient practices influence the brain? The exciting work being undertaken at Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC aims to answer this question. Through a prestigious doctoral student fellowship, researchers are shedding light on the connection between mind and body at a neurological level.

Amid the fast-paced urban jungle of New York City, a sanctuary has emerged where spirituality and self-care seamlessly merge. This isn’t your typical church service or wellness retreat. Instead, it’s a transformative space where faith, mindfulness, and wellness converge to create a holistic experience for modern-day seekers. Welcome to a church that redefines traditional boundaries and fosters personal growth in both soul and body.

Country music star Brett Eldredge has proven time and again that he's got a heart of gold. Whether it's through his soulful lyrics, charity work, or interactions with fans, Eldredge knows how to make an impression. However, none of those moments quite compare to his recent decision to break a four-day silent meditation retreat over an unusual but pressing matter: a skunk.

Living with cold agglutinin disease (CAD) comes with its share of stresses and uncertainties. The autoimmune condition can introduce physical, mental, and emotional burdens, making it especially difficult to enjoy the festive season. However, as the holidays roll around, moments of reflection and meditation can serve as an oasis of calm amidst the chaos. In this post, we’ll explore how Christmas meditations can bring a sense of peace, clarity, and hope for those navigating CAD challenges.

Meditation has long been celebrated as a powerful tool for achieving inner peace, reducing stress, and improving overall mental health. However, what most self-help guides don’t explore is the reality that meditation doesn’t work for everyone. For some individuals, far…

With immersive technology evolving at breakneck speed, how we interact with virtual environments is also undergoing exciting transformations. Rhythmscapes VR (available on Oculus) offers an innovative way to blend rhythm, meditation, and organic gameplay in virtual reality. This virtual experience allows users to forego plastic controllers and embrace hand-tracking to engage in a wholly refreshing form of meditative drumming.