Is it the same as prayer? Is it a religious practice? Is meditation for kids and adults? Just what is meditation all about?

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Melissa Shattuck recently was stranded for three days at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport while on her way back from a workshop in Puerto Rico with The Chopra Center.

Westport naturopathic physician Paul Epstein will be at the Norwalk Library Jan. 25 to share his recent book "Happiness Through Meditation." He is depicted here canoeing down the Colorado River during a silent meditation retreat.

A small, quiet flash mob assembled Dec. 22 at the New Lenox Public Library and, instead of singing, they mediated, leaving behind a spirit of calm, serenity and stillness. The event was soothing and educational for participants and those spectators unaccustomed to the mechanics and benefits of meditation. More than 20 cities worldwide participated in meditation on the same night, said Michelle ...

Vets find ways to de-stress using yoga, meditation Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 08:01 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2012 Holder, a burly 37-year-old former Cavalry scout from Houston, started practicing yoga in September at the suggestion of his wife, who heard about ...

NEW LENOX — A small, quiet flash mob assembled Dec. 22 at the New Lenox Public Library and, instead of singing, they mediated, leaving behind a spirit of calm, serenity and stillness. The event was soothing and educational for participants and those spectators unaccustomed to the mechanics and benefits of meditation. More than 20 cities worldwide participated in meditation on the same night ...

NEW YORK , Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stress has become endemic to the United States , especially for people living in and around New York City . This winter, the antidote is close at hand: you can ...

Meditation is the way to the peace within you, and sometimes meditation can be the peace itself. Why is it important to cultivate your inner peace? It is as important as you are.

Nationally, the VA is embracing alternative therapies to help veterans deal with combat stress and the physical pain that’s sometimes a memento of military service. Veterans can be referred to yoga classes, acupuncture, Tai-Chi and meditation and, in other parts of the nation, music therapy, energy healing and even sweat lodge sessions.

  NEW YORK , Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned author and meditation teacher Ilchi Lee will visit New York City and the Tri-State area as part of his nationwide book tour for his bestselling book The ...