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A 12 Step Mindfulness Meditation Guide
The 12 Steps of the Mindfulness Meditation Practice As you know, mindfulness meditation is sweeping the nation, and for good reasons. Research over the last 20 years has confirmed many of the health benefits to the body and mind. But not many people understand how to get started in this up-and-coming meditation practice. And if […]
How to Reduce the Impact of Isolation on Your Family
How to Reduce the Impact of Isolation on Your Family Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, schools and workplaces have been empty but homes have been full. And as much as we love our families, suddenly being forced to share our personal space 100 percent of the time can take a toll. If you […]
Science says meditation can help kids too
Science says meditation can help kids too Original post of this article: https://www.headspace.com/blog/2017/04/10/meditation-can-help-kids-too/ On – 10 Apr, 2017 By Maggie Ethridge Lucia Luansing-Garcia* knew that her 8-year-old son, Max, was feeling overwhelmed and distracted in school, but hadn’t yet found a solution that worked for him. Then, her son came across an app that assists […]
Neuroscience: This Is How Meditation Changes Your Brain for the Better | Inc.com
Originally PUBLISHED ON: MAR 31, 2017, Inc. By Jessica Stillman The incredible science of how even a little meditation significantly alters your brain. Unless you’ve been living in a cave the last few years, someone has no doubt recommended meditation to you. With top entrepreneurs swearing by the practice and a parade of articles suggesting mindfulness for everything from stress reduction […]
Meditation’s Calming Effects Pinpointed in Brain – Scientific American
Meditation’s Calming Effects Pinpointed in Brain – Scientific American https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/meditations-calming-effects-pinpointed-in-brain/ On – 30 Mar, 2017 By Diana Kwon During yoga pranayama exercises people practice controlling the breath, or prana, to induce a state of calm and focus. Paying attention to breathing and slowing down respiration is a core component of many mindfulness practices. Research suggests […]
The Science Behind Why Meditation Makes You So Much Happier
This article was originally published on MindBodyGreen On – 02 Apr, 2017 By Suze Yalof Schwartz The Science Behind Why Meditation Makes You So Much Happier One of my favorite things to do is watch students’ faces go from stressed to serene, right there during their meditation. They rush into the studio straight from Los […]
Can a biofeedback game save a life?
Can a biofeedback game save a life? A student from suicide? “You saved my life, today” was the response on the form at the University Student help center. What did you think of your experience (of the biofeedback program) was the question. There were countless other comments such as — • ‘less stress’, • ‘calming […]
How To Do A 5-Minute Meditation In The Morning | The Huffington Post
This article was originally published on The Huffington Post On – 21 Mar, 2017 By Allison Fox Most people barely have time to get ready in the morning, so fitting meditation into the routine probably feels impossible. But the benefits of a few minutes of mindfulness are clear: Research shows that it helps increase self awareness, lowers […]
Meditation’s Calming Effects Pinpointed in Brain – Scientific American
Meditation’s Calming Effects Pinpointed in Brain – Scientific American During yoga pranayama exercises people practice controlling the breath, or prana, to induce a state of calm and focus. Paying attention to breathing and slowing down respiration is a core component of many mindfulness practices. Research suggests the practice has multiple benefits—it induces an overall sense […]
Is Mindfulness Like Gravity
Is Mindfulness like gravity? If we treat mindfulness like gravity it falls into place. When we adopt mindfulness, it becomes like gravity, making us grounded and stuck to our earthly awareness and that which is timeless and omnipresent. Steve Hickman, Psy.D., Executive Director of the UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness joins William Mobley, MD, […]