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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 16: Jeff Kober attends HBO Max's Emmy Nominee Celebration at NYA WEST on August 16, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
'IT CHANGED MY LIFE'

Emmy-Winning Actor Says This Habit Keeps Him Healthy at 72

The “General Hospital” star credits his longtime practice for giving his life stability.

Pia Bello

David Lynch at an art exhibition in 2015.
NAMASTE

David Lynch’s Children Plan ‘Group Meditation’ to Honor Him

The acclaimed auteur, a meditation devotee, died at 78 on Wednesday.

Clay Walker

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MOMENT OF ZEN

Meditation App Surges as Election-Induced Stress Hits U.S.

The app Calm shot up more than 100 spots on the App Store after airing an election night ad.

Grace Harrington

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ZEN

The Buddhist Brain Has Been Hacked—for Better or Worse

New research is poised to give us a new shortcut into the state of mindful meditation. But is this really a good thing?

Alex Tzelnic

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LISTEN VERY CAREFULLY

Sex Meditation Apps Will Get You Off—or Put You to Sleep

Introducing the Goop-iest new take on porn.

Alaina Demopoulos

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A-LIST LULLABY

Hollywood’s Rich and Famous Want You to Calm Down

The HBO Max series “A World of Calm” boasts celebs like Keanu Reeves, Kate Winslet, and Mahershala Ali attempting to lull you to sleep over nature imagery. It won’t do the trick.

Cassie da Costa

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LONG, STRANGE TRIP

My Transformative Time With the Beatles in India

Paul Saltzman was 24 when he studied with the Beatles under the Maharishi in Rishikesh, India. His new film, “Meeting The Beatles In India,” chronicles the eye-opening experience.

Jeff Slate

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THE LITTLE THINGS

David Lynch Is Trying to Keep You Sane During Quarantine

In a rare joint conversation, the legendary filmmaker and his longtime producer discuss their new YouTube channel, being inspired by Black Lives Matter, and the chaos of Trump.

Sean L. Malin

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NAMASTE

Lizzo Leads a COVID-19 ‘Mass Meditation’ on Instagram

The singer led a group meditation live on Instagram, played the flute, and urged fans to imagine themselves removing fear from the earth “like a wig” and replacing it with love.

Laura Bradley

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LONG STRANGE TRIP

Ram Dass, 1970s Guru and LSD Pioneer, Dies at 88

Spiritual teacher dies at 88

Tom Sykes

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BREATHE IN, BREATHE OUT

Mindfulness Is Going Mainstream Because of Science

Mindfulness has gone from hippie-dippie magical thinking to science-based health hack. What gives?

Tanya Basu

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