In the past I have mentioned that whenever you watch a TV show that depicts a person meditating, it seems like they are always chanting.  Most times the depiction is a caricature, a satire.  Every time, regardless of character, they are chanting..."om".  But what the heck does it mean?  I think it's time we get into it.

Surely it should be simpler?

That was the thought that possessed Mark after completing an honours degree in exercise physiology, a demanding course of studies deeply entrenched in western health science. As a professional AFL player, Mark's already-deep understanding of exercise and nutrition was rooted in high-performance health science - and he'd even brought Transcendental Meditation into the locker-room as a 19 year old sportsperson looking for something... better.

I know I dig taking off my shoes and walking barefoot in the grass, but does it have any health benefits? Today I take you along as I research earthing.

It's good to know that there is always a font of questions about how to live a better life on Quora. Today, let's find out about how to live without regret.

Gail Soffer knows that mindfulness can help returning veterans find peace. By creating the Mindful Warrior Project she uses that very tool to help soldiers acclimate to civilian life.

Ian White Maher is an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister and has served churches in New York City and North Carolina. Presently he lives at the Cambridge Zen Center, one of the largest residential Buddhist temples in North America. He is a retreat leader, spiritual director, and is working on a book about the possibilities of spiritual transformation.

In this culture we are told to look outside of who we are for answers. Today I talk about 7 ways that turning your focus inward helps you live a more fulfilling life.

On this 900th episode, I take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for you listening, as well as talk about the bright future for ZEN commuter.

Yesterday I told you what a Loving-Kindness meditation was.  Because I feel so strongly about the power of meditation to create community I thought I would create a loving-kindness meditation for you to practice.

One of my greatest reasons for teaching meditation, aside from self-empowerment, is to create peace. Today I talk about one of the greatest meditations for doing just that.