I stumbled upon sound meditation through an Eckhart Tolle video—he rang a Nepal Cymbal (Tingsha) bell. He encouraged viewers ...

A group of beanie-clad women carrying pillows and doonas trickle into a country hall on a Wednesday night to set up their swags in a circle. They've come to Bundalaguah-Myrtlebank Hall in central ...

Studies show that when it comes to silencing your mind, sound may be the most effective tool. Studies have found that sounds like flowing water or rhythmic music can positively impact the brain, ...

After months and months of nonstop bad news, we’re all feeling run-down and looking for ways to destress and center ourselves. Have you considered meditation? Sound baths can help you stay focused ...

Hundreds began lining up in the courtyard of Grace Cathedral as the sun dipped behind the stone spires on a warm San Francisco night in September. The crowd, many dressed in sweatpants or pajamas, ...

The new normal has given new urgency to age-old practices that promise to relieve stress and cope with "these uncomfortable moments." By Martine Bury Kerry Washington routinely shares quick yoga ...

As I witnessed the droning sounds of Tarek Atoui’s hybrid sculpture performance Organ Within at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, I noticed a family of four—two young parents with two ...

In San Francisco, seas of people staring down at their phones are as much a fixture of the city as trolley cars and fog. But a few nights out of the year, 1,300 people put away their digital devices ...

In a world of constant noise, stress, and endless to-do lists, finding a moment of true calm can feel like a luxury. You’ve heard about meditation, but maybe sitting in silence and attempting to find ...