Floating in a sensory deprivation tank may promote relaxation, better sleep, and other health benefits, according to research and anecdotal evidence.

Intuitive eating focuses on being in touch with your body in order to build a healthy relationship with food that can lead to many positive benefits.

Transcendental meditation is a form of meditation where you repeat a word or phrase for 15 to 20 minutes.

They explain ways pregnant people can safely practice yoga and debunk yoga is a religion. They also explain how flexibility isn't a yoga criterion.

Research has found consistently practicing mindfulness can improve your mental health, reduce your risk of illness, and even increase pain tolerance.

When Jessie Patterson realized she spent 20% of her year on her phone, she was startled into action. It transformed her health, energy, and happiness.

Meditation can reduce stress, improve focus, and contribute to a greater sense of well-being. Here's how to meditate for beginners.

Calm is a meditation app with a paid tier featuring stories, meditations, and music to help users sleep better, lessen anxiety, and be more mindful.

Keeping a sleep log by hand can be just as useful as a high-tech tracker. Try minimising blue light before sleep or using it to your advantage in the morning. Meditation is a tried and true relaxation technique that can help you sleep deeper and easier. Visit Insider’s homepage for […]

Stress relief looks different around the world, but a common theme across cultures is doing simple activities in a mindful way. Martial arts and meditation seek to quiet the mind and shift focus to breathing. Exercise and eating spicy foods trigger the production of euphoria-inducing neurotransmitters. Time in nature can […]

Limit the time you spend watching the news and looking at social media on election night and the days that follow. Lean into your daily self-care routine – or even “supercharge” it – for a preemptive mood boost. It’s ok to feel anxious right now, but if it’s impacting your […]

Watching the presidential and vice-presidential debates might be extra stress-inducing this election season. There are certain meditation techniques you can do beforehand, as well as setting up a relaxing physical environment to improve your debate-watching experience. If you feel triggered by something you heard during the debate, notice that and […]

Death cafes are popping up across South Korea as a way to help people reassess their lives. At the cafes, visitors attend a funeral ceremony, lie in closed coffins, and give their own eulogies. South Korea has the highest suicide rate among developed countries and the third longest average workday […]

Janice Martellucci is the managing director and lead teacher for Peace in Schools, a nonprofit that brings mindfulness education to public schools in Portland, Oregon. Martellucci teaches mindfulness courses, helping students become more present and less anxious. The classes even help students process trauma. Martellucci told Insider that she sees […]

I did an hour-long psychedelic breathwork course that left me crying, tingly, and sweaty. Psychedelic breathwork involves breathing quickly in and out of your mouth. The increased oxygen flow can heighten the senses and create a psychedelic trip-like experience for a shorter duration. Afterwards, I felt more in touch with […]

During the pandemic, Michelle Gross has been practicing voice meditation as a way to help relieve stress and combat anxiety. After being introduced to Zen meditation with a Buddhist monk in Japan and taking online virtual sessions throughout the pandemic, Gross says she’s found that voice meditation is the most […]

Morning meditation is one of the healthiest ways to start your day. The benefits of morning meditation can include a mood boost, improved focus and productivity, and lower levels of stress and anxiety later in the day. Here are a few different ways to practice morning meditation, with tips for […]