Relaxation

Collecting Art, take a look If finding the time or the capacity to sit in stillness has prevented you from experiencing the benefits of meditation, recent research has good news: even a super short practice can be effective. A quick search for “short guided meditation” pulls up videos and apps featuring meditations of 3 to 5 minutes, an incredibly accessible entry point. But for those with a bit more experience, an article published in journal Springer in March 2026 finds that the benefits of meditation can be seen in brain scans just 30 seconds. The Benefits of Meditation—But Faster Quieting your mind and tuning in with your breath has been proven to ease symptoms of depression, stress, and anxiety while also boosting your brain power and ability to emotionally self-regulate. But even with all of this ancient spiritual and modern scientific evidence, sitting in silence can be tough. Learning to switch off your monkey mind—known as chitta vritti nirodha, which Patanjali considers th...

Collecting Art, take a look The benefits of meditation and mindfulness are nothing new—they’ve been experienced by humans for thousands of years. Even so, said benefits are the topic of unending scientific research, as experts aim to discover exactly why and how spending time in presence and stillness alters your brain. Among the latest discoveries? Incorporating gratitude into your mindfulness routine might compound its positive effects. A recent analysis of existing research found that emphasizing gratitude in your chosen mindfulness approach can enhance its emotional upsides. Benefits of Meditation and Mindfulness—Plus Gratitude Similar to meditation and everyday mindfulness practices such as savoring, looking for glimmers, and taking an extra-intentional walk, gratitude is one of those things that can shift the way you feel and how you perceive the world. Experiencing gratitude is proven to bolster mental health by literally rewiring your brain toward a more positive outlook an...