This content is provided to Johns Hopkins employees through a partnership with Aetna Resources for Living. Take a deep breath. Hold it for a moment, and then exhale. Feel more relaxed? Being ...

So roll out your mat, find a quiet space, and allow your body and mind to unwind as you embrace the calming benefits of yoga. Finding peace and tranquillity techniques and meditation offer an ideal ...

Trying to fall asleep at night is often a fickle, frustrating experience. There are nights when you're out as soon as your head hits the pillow, and then there are nights when you're up for hours, ...

Music can have a profound effect on both the emotions and the body. Faster music can make you feel more alert and concentrate better. Upbeat music can make you feel more optimistic and positive about ...

Dr. Paul Thielking teaches an eight-week mind and body skills group for cancer patients. He walks us through a mindfulness and breathing exercise to help with ...

Yoga To Calm Down Mind: What is the best way to begin the day on a positive note? Indulge in mind-relaxing powerful yoga sessions that can help connect your body with mind and soul. Ayurveda has ...

Over the years I have often recommended relaxation training to patients for various stress related disorders such as chronic pain and anxiety. Relaxation is also an important intervention for sleep ...

Over the past three decades, scores of studies have confirmed the benefits of what we call the "relaxation response," a state of mental calm during which your blood pressure drops, your heart and ...

Over the past three decades scores of studies have confirmed the benefits of what we call the "relaxation response," a state of mental calm during which your blood pressure drops, your heart and ...

In recent posts, I remarked on the limited effectiveness and unresolved safety problems associated with benzodiazepines and other prescription medications widely used to treat insomnia, and provided ...