Spirituality & Wellness Archives - Religion News Service https://religionnews.com/category/spirituality-wellness/ Driving essential conversation about how religion and beliefs shape us and our world. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:51:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://religionnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Favicon-100x100.png Spirituality & Wellness Archives - Religion News Service https://religionnews.com/category/spirituality-wellness/ 32 32 U.S. Latinas embrace spiritual practices outside traditional religion https://religionnews.com/2024/08/29/u-s-latinas-embrace-spiritual-practices-outside-traditional-religion/ https://religionnews.com/2024/08/29/u-s-latinas-embrace-spiritual-practices-outside-traditional-religion/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:13:37 +0000 https://religionnews.com/?p=4163959 (RNS) — Many U.S. Latinas have turned to sound healing while seeking spiritual practices outside of traditional religion.

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]]> https://religionnews.com/2024/08/29/u-s-latinas-embrace-spiritual-practices-outside-traditional-religion/feed/ 0 Carlos Whittaker spent seven weeks screen-free. Here’s how his idea of God changed. https://religionnews.com/2024/08/23/carlos-whittaker-spent-seven-screen-free-weeks-with-monks-and-amish-farmers-for-his-new-book/ https://religionnews.com/2024/08/23/carlos-whittaker-spent-seven-screen-free-weeks-with-monks-and-amish-farmers-for-his-new-book/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:15:33 +0000 https://religionnews.com/?p=4163342 (RNS) — The former worship pastor emphasizes that ‘Reconnected’ isn’t another book about why phones are bad. Instead, it’s about the beautiful things on the other side of the phone.

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]]> https://religionnews.com/2024/08/23/carlos-whittaker-spent-seven-screen-free-weeks-with-monks-and-amish-farmers-for-his-new-book/feed/ 0 Laughter yoga’s benefits are no laughing matter https://religionnews.com/2024/08/20/laughter-yogas-benefits-are-no-laughing-matter/ https://religionnews.com/2024/08/20/laughter-yogas-benefits-are-no-laughing-matter/#respond Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:43:12 +0000 https://religionnews.com/?p=4162476 (RNS) — Laughter yoga combines breathwork and gentle movement from yoga with laughter therapy to energize and reduce stress.

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]]> https://religionnews.com/2024/08/20/laughter-yogas-benefits-are-no-laughing-matter/feed/ 0 Faith leaders meet at White House for climate goals https://religionnews.com/2024/08/14/faith-leaders-meet-at-white-house-for-climate-clean-energy-and-environmental-justice/ https://religionnews.com/2024/08/14/faith-leaders-meet-at-white-house-for-climate-clean-energy-and-environmental-justice/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:49:56 +0000 https://religionnews.com/?p=4162054 (RNS) — One of the meeting's top priorities was to explain how faith communities can better use federal funds for clean energy initiatives. 

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]]> https://religionnews.com/2024/08/14/faith-leaders-meet-at-white-house-for-climate-clean-energy-and-environmental-justice/feed/ 0 At her first tour since the pandemic, Amma embraces New York City https://religionnews.com/2024/08/08/at-her-first-world-tour-since-the-pandemic-amma-embraces-new-york-city/ https://religionnews.com/2024/08/08/at-her-first-world-tour-since-the-pandemic-amma-embraces-new-york-city/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 21:55:32 +0000 https://religionnews.com/?p=4161292 NEW YORK (RNS) — Whether you’re religious, spiritual or refuse labels, sometimes all you need is a hug.

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]]> https://religionnews.com/2024/08/08/at-her-first-world-tour-since-the-pandemic-amma-embraces-new-york-city/feed/ 0 Spiritual directors meet spiritually curious people where they are https://religionnews.com/2024/07/31/spiritual-direction-continues-to-grow-as-it-meets-spiritually-curious-people-where-they-are/ https://religionnews.com/2024/07/31/spiritual-direction-continues-to-grow-as-it-meets-spiritually-curious-people-where-they-are/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:08:04 +0000 https://religionnews.com/?p=4159395 (RNS) — The popularity of spiritual direction can be attributed in part to its emphasis on facilitating instead of advice-giving and theology-spewing.

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]]> https://religionnews.com/2024/07/31/spiritual-direction-continues-to-grow-as-it-meets-spiritually-curious-people-where-they-are/feed/ 0 Ascension adds nine Illinois hospitals to string of sales https://religionnews.com/2024/07/26/ascension-adds-nine-illinois-hospitals-to-string-of-sales/ https://religionnews.com/2024/07/26/ascension-adds-nine-illinois-hospitals-to-string-of-sales/#respond Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:18:49 +0000 https://religionnews.com/?p=4159489 (RNS) — Thursday’s announcement is the latest in a string of other Ascension sale announcements as the system shifts focus to outpatient care and telehealth.

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]]> https://religionnews.com/2024/07/26/ascension-adds-nine-illinois-hospitals-to-string-of-sales/feed/ 0 At a progressive Christian festival in the woods of North Carolina, psychedelics were top of mind https://religionnews.com/2024/07/16/at-a-progressive-christian-festival-in-the-woods-of-north-carolina-psychedelics-top-of-mind/ https://religionnews.com/2024/07/16/at-a-progressive-christian-festival-in-the-woods-of-north-carolina-psychedelics-top-of-mind/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:34:19 +0000 https://religionnews.com/?p=4157710 (RNS) — Joy Crawford described the fascination with hallucinogens as a “cultural groundswell” that the church would do well to catch up with.

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]]> https://religionnews.com/2024/07/16/at-a-progressive-christian-festival-in-the-woods-of-north-carolina-psychedelics-top-of-mind/feed/ 0 On anniversary of Frida Kahlo’s death, her art’s spirituality keeps fans engaged around the globe https://religionnews.com/2024/07/16/on-anniversary-of-frida-kahlos-death-her-arts-spirituality-keeps-fans-engaged-around-the-globe/ https://religionnews.com/2024/07/16/on-anniversary-of-frida-kahlos-death-her-arts-spirituality-keeps-fans-engaged-around-the-globe/#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:24:43 +0000 https://religionnews.com/?p=4157662&preview=true&preview_id=4157662 MEXICO CITY (AP) — Her take on life and spirituality sparked a connection between her paintings and her viewers, many of whom remain passionate admirers of her work on the 70th anniversary of her death.

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]]> https://religionnews.com/2024/07/16/on-anniversary-of-frida-kahlos-death-her-arts-spirituality-keeps-fans-engaged-around-the-globe/feed/ 0 Online spaces create community for spiritual yoga practitioners https://religionnews.com/2024/07/11/yoga-churches-help-illustrate-the-evolving-landscape-of-spirituality-in-america/ https://religionnews.com/2024/07/11/yoga-churches-help-illustrate-the-evolving-landscape-of-spirituality-in-america/#respond Thu, 11 Jul 2024 22:15:35 +0000 https://religionnews.com/?p=4156838 (RNS) — Yoga churches, and the people who lead them, represent the evolving landscape of spirituality in America, blending ancient wisdom with modern practices to create a supportive community for seekers of all backgrounds.

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