Racing heart, shallow breathing, sweaty palms, spinning mind—these are all normal symptoms of the acute stress response commonly known as fight or flight.
Check out this meditation infographic for science-backed specifics on the health benefits of a regular meditation practice.
There are many different seated meditation styles, from mantra to mindfulness … and the list goes on. What’s the difference? And which one’s best?
De-stress, let go of your busy day, and ease into the evening with this simple post-work meditation.
This conversation between Jon Kabat-Zinn and Soren Gordhamer is full of humor, research, and interesting perspectives on why mindfulness is gaining interest.
While some of these activities aren’t that strange normally, you wouldn’t associate them with mindfulness. Here’s how to bring a mindful watch to everything you do.
The MBSR program was created in 1979 by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts. UMass Center for Mindfulness sums up the benefits of the program well on their website, “Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction has emerged as an effective, scientifically-tested method for reducing physical and psychological suffering while building resilience, balance and peace of mind.” Learn about my experience in the course.
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