Ancient meditation practices find new life in modern religious communities across America

Meditation has been a common feature for eons in religious traditions from Buddhism to yoga, which originated as an ancient spiritual practice in India rooted in Hindu philosophy. But now, ...
New Scientist

Low on energy? A new understanding of rest could help revitalise you

There is a state of relaxation that few of us spend much time in, but which comes with profound well-being benefits. With ...
Concordia University

Cultivating contemplative pedagogies: The OER and summit from the student perspective

From July to December 2025, I have had the privilege of working with the Centre for Teaching & Learning on the Contemplative Pedagogies Open Education Resource (CP OER) and Contemplative Practices ...
Mint

Spiritual mentor shares 5 morning meditation practices for beginners, says 'make meditation a daily habit'

Meditation is a form of contemplative practice that reduces pain by activating brain regions associated with the self-control of pain.(Adobe Stock) Have you ever woken up feeling stressed about the ...
The Stanford Daily

Contemplation By Design initiative teaches students to rest

Students and staff often spend their lives in cognitive overdrive. Contemplation By Design, one of Stanford Medicine’s Prevention Research Center (SPRC) programs, aims to teach these racing minds how ...
techtimes

The Science Behind Sadhguru's Methods: Harvard Doctor's Landmark Studies on Meditation and the Isha Foundation's Impact

In the corridors of Harvard Medical School, a quiet revolution is taking place. Dr. Balachundhar Subramaniam, a professor of anesthesiology and director of the Sadhguru Center for a Conscious Planet ...
MassLive

Beer Nut: Beer as a contemplative practice

I hate the word, and I certainly hate what it represents. It’s not that I’m super lazy (although a strong case could be made that I am), and I certainly realize that in today’s busy and ...
Concordia University

Everyday Awe | Contemplative pedagogy faculty interest group

Start the year by exploring awe: what it is, how we & others experience it, how it intersects with contemplative pedagogy and contemplative practices more generally. Participants will be invited to ...
The New York Times

Three Medical Practices That Older Patients Should Question

Some treatments and procedures become routine despite lacking strong evidence to show that they’re beneficial. Recent studies have called a few into question. By Paula Span An older patient with ...
University of California

The power of deep rest

Maybe a sense of calm comes with a walk in the woods surrounded by birdsong or during the quiet of your morning meditation or evening prayer. Maybe the rhythm of knitting or the earthy smell of ...
Nature

Contemplative practices and social well-being

Training in contemplative practices such as mindfulness meditation and loving-kindness meditation has become very popular in Western societies over the past several decades, and this widespread ...