Here are five types of meditation and prayer practices that help boost our physical and mental health. With the scientifically-proven benefits like reduced stress and improved concentration, you can ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider tries a body scan meditation to sharpen her focus and calm her nerves as she prepares for the Tournament of Champions.

Oaklander is a senior editor at TIME. Getty Images Meditation has been shown to be an effective way to wind down and get to sleep—something that’s especially useful after a harried day of work.

Silent retreats have become increasingly common in the United States in recent years. To calm down and reset their nervous ...