First-ever World Meditation Day observed
Dec 21, 2024, at 06:13 pm
In a bid to raise awareness about meditation and its benefits, the UN General Assembly proclaimed December 21 as World Meditation Day, recalling the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.
Jun 22, 2019, at 01:10 pm
Bengaluru, June 22 (IBNS): On the occasion of International Yoga Day on Friday, Bengaluru based health-tech start-up Dozee, launched their Mindfulness feature on their healthcare app and provided the first-of-its-kind experience to cancer patients at HCG – The Specialist in Cancer Care.
Breathing exercises can sharpen your mind, finds study
May 11, 2018, at 09:47 pm
Dublin, May 11 (IBNS): It has long been claimed by Yogis and Buddhists that meditation and ancient breath-focused practices, such as pranayama, strengthen our ability to focus on tasks. A new study by researchers at Trinity College Dublin explains for the first time the neurophysiological link between breathing and attention.
Meditation could help anxiety and cardiovascular health: Study
Apr 21, 2018, at 11:30 pm
New York, Apr 21 (IBNS): In a student-led study, one hour of mindfulness meditation shown to reduce anxiety and some cardiovascular risk markers.
Yoga and meditation improve brain function and energy levels, finds study
Sep 07, 2017, at 08:29 pm
Toronto, Sept 7 (IBNS): Practicing brief sessions of Hatha yoga and mindfulness meditation can significantly improve brain function and energy levels, according to a new study from the University of Waterloo.
Toronto: Meditation with InteraXon's Muse headband promotes optimism, says report
Dec 06, 2016, at 04:49 am
Toronto, Dec 5 (IBNS): Meditation with Muse, for three consecutive days decreases apprehension and uncertainty, enriches the outlook of the person and lowers the heart rate, while longer periods of use creates optimism and reduces amygdala activity associated with the body's stress response, claimed a Toronto-based company InteraXon, which developed Muse, media reports said.