We are in the midst of an unprecedented era in human history, where the Earth is home to 8 billion people, and we have reached such a pitch that we can know everything happening with the touch of a button. With myriad sources vying for our attention, never before have we confronted such a multitude of choices and information. The overload impacts our ability to rest, recover, and enjoy our lives. In a world of so much distraction, learning how to cultivate inner well-being is not only helpful but [...]

Over the past 50-some years, many labs and medical centers around the world have conducted studies on the effects of meditation, particularly its impact on health. There is overwhelming evidence that meditation has positive overall benefits for our physical and mental health and our ability to perform at our best. There are literally hundreds of good studies that prove how powerful meditation can be. The following studies were compiled by my teacher, Dr. Lorin Roche, a meditation researcher with 50+ years of experience researching and teaching meditation. Here is [...]