In today's Daily Meditations, we share a humming practice from Resmaa Menakem's book My Grandmother's Hands. The humming practice is intended to soothe the nervous system and bring about calm, presence, and greater awareness in our bodies, as it did for Menakem and his grandmother. Join us in this meditation video, taken while focusing on the healing power of embodied sound, and explore the full practice: https://bit.ly/337fOb2 | Center for Action and Contemplation

Why you should hum every day It may sound simple, but humming is a powerful tool for your health. Research shows it can do far more than calm your mind. Proven benefits of humming: 1️⃣ Boosts Nitric Oxide by up to 20× (Karolinska Institute, 2002) → Opens airways, improves breathing, and supports heart health. 2️⃣ Supports Immunity → Nitric oxide has antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. 3️⃣ Improves Sinus Health → The vibrations help open sinuses and reduce congestion. 4️⃣ Activat

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