Slow and deep breathing: a message to your nervous system to take its guard off Longer exhales: Clearer the Headspace Meditation: once dismissed as a spiritual pastime for the devoted few, it’s now dissected under microscopes and brain scanners. And what those studies have unearthed isn’t mysticism; it’s measurable truth. Meditation is more than capable of tackling anxiety as a supportive treatment, besides therapy and/or medication.  If you do struggle with stress, ideally, change the way...

The demanding life of today, where we are constantly in a rush to reach somewhere, office, kids’ school, flights, and so on, embracing calm and a bit slower pace becomes a luxury. With a few minutes of meditation, you can let your brain put its guards down, wind down a little bit, and relax. Although meditation has become increasingly popular, not everyone can attend live classes led by expert instructors. While these sessions help you connect with the community and teachers, they also...

It was 2020, the onset of the pandemic, and my company sent all of us into remote mode. It took less than 3 months to burn out within three months. I made many mistakes, but one of the biggest was not carving out time and space for myself. I let my home become my workspace. Many professionals faced the same challenge when working from home became the norm. Ideally, you should set a couple of hours for yourself before and after work to practice meditation for work-from-home, exercise, and...