Relax

Collecting Art, take a look The 2026 Olympics are well underway and the Winter Games are delivering daily doses of athleticism, resilience, and staggering commitment. Witnessing the regimens of any competitor can be equal parts baffling and inspiring. And although much of the years-long preparation is indeed aspirational, you might also come across a training tip you recognize. Like meditation. In an exclusive interview released by the Olympics, Italian alpine skier and two-time medalist Sofia Goggia shared that quieting the mind is an essential part of her approach to training as well as life. “Meditation is a moment of centering, being here and now, and observing thoughts as they pass through my mind without any judgement,” she explains in her native Italian. “I think meditation gives you…an inner sense of balance.” Goggia notes the balance that meditation provides, that sense of strength, is particularly crucial when competing at such a high level. It’s also what helps her find he...

Collecting Art, take a look The 2026 Olympics are well underway and the Winter Games are delivering daily doses of athleticism, resilience, and staggering commitment. Witnessing the regimens of any competitor can be equal parts baffling and inspiring. And although much of the years-long preparation is indeed aspirational, you might also come across a training tip you recognize. Like meditation. In an exclusive interview released by the Olympics, Italian alpine skier and two-time medalist Sofia Goggia shared that quieting the mind is an essential part of her approach to training as well as life. “Meditation is a moment of centering, being here and now, and observing thoughts as they pass through my mind without any judgement,” she explains in her native Italian. “I think meditation gives you…an inner sense of balance.” Goggia notes the balance that meditation provides, that sense of strength, is particularly crucial when competing at such a high level. It’s also what helps her find he...