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How mindful eating can boost your mental and physical health
Meditation & Mindfulness, Physical Wellbeing Calm Editorial Team 9/2/26 Meditation & Mindfulness, Physical Wellbeing Calm Editorial Team 9/2/26

How mindful eating can boost your mental and physical health

We're all guilty of eating on the go or in front of our computers sometimes, but slowing down to eat mindfully can have some big benefits for your health and wellbeing.

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5 mindfulness exercises for anxiety
Meditation & Mindfulness, Stress & Anxiety Calm Editorial Team 8/31/26 Meditation & Mindfulness, Stress & Anxiety Calm Editorial Team 8/31/26

5 mindfulness exercises for anxiety

From breathwork to noting, these 5 mindfulness exercises for anxiety can help you step back from the spiral of worry and reconnect with calm.

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How meditation can help you improve your willpower
Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 8/28/26 Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 8/28/26

How meditation can help you improve your willpower

Can you meditate your way to more willpower? Explore the science, learn which practices are most effective, and get 5 tips to build self-control, self-discipline, and resolve.

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Concentration meditation: what is it and how to practice?
Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 8/27/26 Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 8/27/26

Concentration meditation: what is it and how to practice?

Learn what concentration meditation (also called focused attention meditation) is, plus how it can sharpen your focus and support cognitive health.

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Can you meditate lying down? Yes, and here's how to do it
Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 8/26/26 Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 8/26/26

Can you meditate lying down? Yes, and here's how to do it

You don't have to sit in lotus to meditate — really! Lying down works too. Check out our tips and techniques for meditating lying down, as well as the benefits.

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The neuroscience of meditation
Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 8/26/26 Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 8/26/26

The neuroscience of meditation

What does meditation do to the brain? Brain scans link it with a smaller amygdala, more grey matter, better connectivity, and a calmer stress response.

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How to meditate properly (and why your practice feels off)
Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 8/17/26 Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 8/17/26

How to meditate properly (and why your practice feels off)

Feeling unsure about your mindfulness practice? Here's a handy meditation guide — common myths, what the science says, and 4 small adjustments to try.

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Meditation techniques for anxiety: 12 tips that help
Stress & Anxiety, Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 8/17/26 Stress & Anxiety, Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 8/17/26

Meditation techniques for anxiety: 12 tips that help

The effects of anxiety can feel overwhelming, but support is at hand. Explore the best meditations for anxiety and our top tips to help you meditate through it.

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How to find the best meditation posture for your body
Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 8/10/26 Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 8/10/26

How to find the best meditation posture for your body

Wondering what postures work best for meditation? Learn 4 traditional positions, why posture matters, and how to find what feels right for you.

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How to choose the best meditation cushion for you
Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 7/27/26 Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 7/27/26

How to choose the best meditation cushion for you

Learn what meditation cushions are for, the 6 main types, and how to choose and use the best meditation cushion for you. Plus, handy substitutes if you don't have one.

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Calm & Visit Maine team up to explore the mindful magic of nature
Calm News, Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 7/9/26 Calm News, Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 7/9/26

Calm & Visit Maine team up to explore the mindful magic of nature

Calm has partnered with Visit Maine to transport you to a sanctuary for the spirit and the senses, with a new collection of meditations, Sleep Stories, soundscapes, and more.

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How to use the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method for anxiety
Stress & Anxiety, Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 7/6/26 Stress & Anxiety, Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 7/6/26

How to use the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method for anxiety

Anxiety derailing your day? Get to know the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique — a simple exercise for calming the mind that can alleviate anxiety in minutes.

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How to practice gratitude daily: 10 simple ways
Personal Growth, Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 7/3/26 Personal Growth, Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 7/3/26

How to practice gratitude daily: 10 simple ways

Gratitude can improve your mental, physical, and emotional health. We explore what gratitude really is, why it helps, and how to see the benefits in your life.

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9 mindful summer plans for a slower, fuller season
Personal Growth, Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 7/1/26 Personal Growth, Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 7/1/26

9 mindful summer plans for a slower, fuller season

Wish summer wouldn’t fly by quite so fast? These 9 mindful summer plans help you slow down and soak up every long, golden second of the season.

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How to stay focused: 8 ways to improve concentration
Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 6/25/26 Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 6/25/26

How to stay focused: 8 ways to improve concentration

Explore the different types of focus and why you might struggle to stay focused. Plus, how to focus better with 8 techniques to improve your concentration.

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How to use equanimity to help you stay calm in the chaos
Meditation & Mindfulness, Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 6/24/26 Meditation & Mindfulness, Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 6/24/26

How to use equanimity to help you stay calm in the chaos

Feeling emotionally overwhelmed? These 9 tips for cultivating equanimity will help you stay grounded, present, and steady, even when life gets messy.

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What is 432 Hz frequency? The sound, music, and benefits
Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 6/17/26 Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 6/17/26

What is 432 Hz frequency? The sound, music, and benefits

Explore the meaning of 432 hertz frequency, why it helps meditation, and how it differs from 440 hertz. Plus, 7 relaxing benefits of listening to 432 Hz music.

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Alpha brain waves: 5 benefits plus how to boost them
Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 6/17/26 Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 6/17/26

Alpha brain waves: 5 benefits plus how to boost them

Discover what alpha brain waves are, including different types and their link to depression. Plus, the benefits of increasing alpha brain waves and how to do it.

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Sound bath meditation: benefits and what to expect
Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 6/17/26 Meditation & Mindfulness Calm Editorial Team 6/17/26

Sound bath meditation: benefits and what to expect

Learn what a sound bath is, including its potential healing benefits and negative side effects. Plus, what you can expect during a sound bath meditation.

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15 benefits of listening to music for your mind and body
Meditation & Mindfulness, Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 6/17/26 Meditation & Mindfulness, Mental Health Calm Editorial Team 6/17/26

15 benefits of listening to music for your mind and body

Explore the benefits of music and how listening to music can affect the brain. Plus, 15 ways that music can make you feel better mentally and physically.

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