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.
Research shows evidence that mindfulness training:
Increases coping mechanisms related to stress, pain, and other health conditions.
Increases cognitive functioning, creativity, insight, mental clarity, and awareness.
Increases emotional resilience by activating positive emotion circuits.
Increases serotonin levels, supporting positive mood, better sleep, and digestion.
Decreases anxiety, depression, and rumination.
Reduces inflammation markers, and boosts immune function to help fight off colds, flu, and other diseases.
Exploring the Impact of Mindfulness
Hear from Mark Dannenfelser and Rachel Abraham on how mindfulness can positively transform your life and improve your mental health. With MCA, you can discover practical strategies and insights to cultivate a more present and balanced mindset every day.
Watch the full “Overcoming Severe Anxiety and the Path to Mental Wellness | Anxiety Nation Full Series” episode here.