A week in silence may sound like a dream to anyone drained by the constant stimulation of modern life. But the reality of a silent retreat can be far from what you might imagine. Beyond the immediate ...

Grieving a dissolved marriage, a writer seeks peace and compassion at a meditation retreat in California. Illustration by Owen Gent As I sat cross-legged on a red cushion, tears ran down my cheeks.

“I gave my watches away—ain’t got no time for that!” This mantra hummed in the back of my mind every time I craved my phone, a book, or even a pen—anything that allowed me to escape into communication ...

Vipassana: The Art of Clear Seeing Vipassana meditation - an ancient form of mindfulness with roots in the Buddhist tradition ...

Silence is hard to come by – especially if you live in a city. Whether it's the dull, thumping bass drifting up from your neighbour's speaker or yet another yowling catfight outside your window, ...

If you have a stressful job, meditation can help—but it’s not easy to meditate at work. A new workplace pod is designed to ...

Meditation is certainly having its moment in the sun. Originally an ancient Eastern practice, meditation has permeated mainstream Western culture. Meditation, in its purest form, is the practice of ...

Music has long been recognized for its therapeutic properties, dating back to ancient civilizations that used rhythmic sounds for healing and spiritual connection. Today, combining music with ...

In early September, with no warning, NeueHouse, the members-only community with locations in New York City, Venice Beach, and Hollywood, announced that they had filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, telling ...

Shoreditch’s nhow London hotel, known for its cutting-edge design and creative spirit, is hosting a silent dance meditation on Friday 19 September to help busy Londoners find their inner joy. Titled ...