A week in silence may sound like a dream to anyone drained by the constant stimulation of modern life. But the reality of a silent retreat can be far from what you might imagine. Beyond the immediate ...

A heartbroken mother has emotionally recounted how her 22-year-old “free spirit” daughter killed herself during an intensive 10-day meditation retreat — and is warning others about the potential ...

“I gave my watches away—ain’t got no time for that!” This mantra hummed in the back of my mind every time I craved my phone, a book, or even a pen—anything that allowed me to escape into communication ...

Chevlen is a journalist and screenwriter from Youngstown, Ohio, now living in Los Angeles. Her writing regularly appears in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Slate, among other ...

The first time I ever went on a silent meditation retreat, 11 years ago, I thought I had entered the zombie apocalypse. After arriving and having dinner with my fellow retreatants, we went into ...

A free meditation class will be held 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Unity of Loveland, 1342 N. Washington St., Loveland. Meditation relaxes the mind and body and nourishes the soul. Each class begins with an ...

Silent retreats are a growing travel trend as people seek relief from stress and digital overstimulation. Studies show silent meditation can quiet mental chatter and improve emotional regulation and ...