The most common mental illness in the U.S., severe anxiety is something that affects at least 18% of the population. Anxiety can surface out of nowhere and turn any moment into a bad experience. When ...

'Om' is a legitimate mantra with an ancient tradition — if it's pronounced correctly and spoken only in your head. Credit: Ian Moore / Mashable March Mindfulness is an annual Mashable series that ...

The words your soul has been waiting to hear.

Mantra meditation and sound-based practices are bringing together ancient traditions and modern techniques to promote stress relief, focus, and emotional balance. From Sanskrit chants to portable ...

Have you ever wanted to quiet frustrating or distracting thoughts? After a hectic week, do you feel more relaxed after you chant “Om” in yoga class? A new study in Brain and Behavior shows that ...

Ancient Indian texts describe meditation as a gradual journey inward. Instead of forcing silence, they guide you toward inner ...

Transcendental meditation is a type of meditation during which a person repeats a Sanskrit mantra in their mind. It is a secular practice that requires a person to take lessons from an instructor. The ...