High ventilation breathwork, best known as a meditation technique, while listening to music was associated with reports of blissful states and reduced negative emotions. Participants experienced unity and bliss, pointing to a natural therapeutic tool with powerful potential. The popularity of breathwork as a therapeutic tool for psychological distress is rapidly expanding. Breathwork practices that…

Meditation apps are revolutionizing mental health, providing easy access to mindfulness practices and new opportunities for scientific research. They are transforming mindfulness by making it more accessible, measurable, and personalized. With the help of wearables and AI, these tools can now deliver personalized training tailored to individual needs. As with in-person meditation training, meditation apps…

Bob Weir, a founding member of The Grateful Dead has passed away at the age of 78. He told stories of myth, spirituality and belonging As a teenage kid wandering around Palo Alto, California, on New Year’s Eve, 1963. He heard banjo music drifting from somewhere nearby — familiar yet mysterious, close enough to follow.…