 "Could a pill provide the benefits of yoga? – Firstpost")
In today’s information age, anxiety and stress problems are more common than ever. There may soon be a revolutionary pill for those with such disorders that simulates the calmness of a yoga practice. Researchers have made significant progress in understanding how our brains regulate breathing, putting them on the path of creating this fascinating drug. … Read more
A breathwork and meditation session, an open-air classical concert, and a Thai horror comedy are three of the highlights of things to do in Hong Kong this weekend. Gong bath with breathwork at Project S Fitness Looking to relax and unwind this Saturday afternoon? Let sound artist Cheryl Rodriguez immerse you in good vibes with … Read more
In a dimly lit room strung with fairy lights and ivy, transit workers file in and lie on inflated cots. Soothing piano notes play as a teacher rubs their ankles and toes. “Breathe in,” she says. “Think of a balloon filling up with fresh energy. Your spine dropping into softness.” The relaxation class, held at … Read more
It’s 5 AM, and your alarm starts ringing. You wake up to yet another day of preparation for the upcoming UPSC CSE Preliminary examinations. With just about 2 weeks left for the exams, time seems to be slipping fast, while your anxiety levels shoot up. You may be worried whether will be able to complete … Read more
What do Bill Gates, Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Ray Dalio all have in common? Hint: It isn’t their high-status leadership positions. These successful leaders all incorporate a meditation practice into their daily lives. Meditation has permeated Western popular and corporate culture. Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, has implemented mindfulness rooms in company offices, while … Read more
Japan is launching a new high-speed bullet train, or shinkansen, extension on Saturday that will make an under-the-radar prefecture far more accessible to travelers. The coastal Fukui Prefecture is some 185 miles west of Tokyo. The new train will pass through the city of Fukui, the town of Awara and other places guidebooks rarely mention, … Read more
Nadeem Sarwar / Digital Trends “Find me a few books on mindfulness and meditation.” I posed the question to ChatGPT, and it put a list of 16 books with the authors’ names divided across the two categories I described. It was a quick, albeit somewhat overwhelming, way to process the flood of information. There’s nothing … Read more
