Strolling through Central Park on a weekday evening and you might stumble on a concert. Although something is discernibly missing—the sound of music. Look closer and you’ll notice everyone in the ...

Silent Meditation — Rancho Center, 3400 E. Speedway, Suite 204. Awam Tibetan Buddhist Institute. Ages 18 and up. 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 622-8460. awaminstitute.org. Other workout ideas Ab Fab: core ...

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.

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 ...

MORRISTOWN — As I soaked in the autumn sunlight, a lone leaf slow-danced from its branch down to a reflecting pool, where koi circled a gently trickling fountain. I was in a picturesque garden, ...

Most of us know that meditating is a great way to reduce stress. But meditative practice goes beyond taking a chill pill. Meditating is also associated with structural changes in the brain that help ...

The season when leaves fall is when everyone becomes a philosopher. It’s a good time to leave the noise-filled city, savor solitude, and become a “thinking reed.” Coincidentally, “silent travel” is in ...