Understanding Mindfulness
What is Mindfulness?
The practice of mindfulness helps train and refine the mind and body to become more stable and insightful, thereby increasing optimal functioning. It integrates scientifically proven methods from various modern sciences with the core of the world’s ancient meditative and wisdom traditions.
The Benefits of Mindfulness
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is the most researched mind-body program in the world. Published research has shown that mindfulness training can be an important adjunct to conventional medical treatment of many disorders as well as a powerful way of reducing stress and pain.
Scientific research shows evidence that mindfulness training:
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Increases coping mechanisms related to stress, pain and other health conditions
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Increases serotonin levels, supporting positive mood, better sleep and digestion
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Increases cognitive functioning, creativity, insight, mental clarity and awareness
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Decreases anxiety, depression, and rumination
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Increases emotional resilience by activating positive emotion circuits.
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Reduces inflammation markers, boosts immune function to help fight off colds, flu, and other diseases