I stumbled upon sound meditation through an Eckhart Tolle video—he rang a Nepal Cymbal (Tingsha) bell. He encouraged viewers to listen to the sound and follow it into the silence that remained after ...

Studies show that when it comes to silencing your mind, sound may be the most effective tool. Studies have found that sounds like flowing water or rhythmic music can positively impact the brain, ...

Amid busy and stressful lives, Peg McKnight is offering sound bath meditation classes designed to help people slow down and find calm.

On a recent weekday evening, I headed to Breathe Meditation and Wellness Studio for a sound bath. I was grumpy during the drive, watching the clock inch up to 8 p.m. But as I walked through the studio ...

As I witnessed the droning sounds of Tarek Atoui’s hybrid sculpture performance Organ Within at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, I noticed a family of four—two young parents with two ...

In a world of constant noise, stress, and endless to-do lists, finding a moment of true calm can feel like a luxury. You’ve heard about meditation, but maybe sitting in silence and attempting to find ...

In San Francisco, seas of people staring down at their phones are as much a fixture of the city as trolley cars and fog. But a few nights out of the year, 1,300 people put away their digital devices ...

Belle Isle Aquarium 3 Inselruhe Ave., Detroit; belleisleconservancy.org The Belle Isle Aquarium is a historic treasure of Detroit and one of the oldest aquariums in the nation. Designed by Albert Kahn ...

If meditation doesn't come easily to you, trying a new approach could help you have more success. Examples include listening to resonant sound, gazing at a candle or mirror, and focusing on chakras.