Mindfulness training can help reduce teacher stress and burnoutTeachers who practice “mindfulness” are better able to reduce their own levels of stress and prevent burnout, according to a new study conducted by the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds (CIHM) at UW-Madison’s Waisman Center. The results of the study, led by Assistant Scientist Lisa Flook, were recently published in the journal Mind, Brain and Education.
Mindfulness can improve leadership in times of instabilityA mindful leader can respond to change with focus and clarity, and avoid repeating the same mistakes Guardian Professional, What does the ancient eastern practice of mindfulness, often associated with orange-clothed chanting monks, have to do with the fast-paced, performance-driven style of western leadership?
Genome-wide expression changes in a higher state of consciousnessHigher states of consciousness in which the human mind can transcend the boundaries of logic and reason are envisioned as natural to the experience and potential growth of every human being. So far they have been mostly monitored by electrophysiological methods. In this study we were particularly interested in discovering the molecular transcriptional basis of higher states of consciousness.
The Morality of MeditationMEDITATION is fast becoming a fashionable tool for improving your mind. With mounting scientific evidence that the practice can enhance creativity, memory and scores on standardized intelligence tests, interest in its practical benefits is growing.
Using the Now as the Key to a New Future | SuperConsciousness MagazineInterview with Amy Lansky author of Active Consciousness Achieving stillness of the mind has been at the core of most mystical traditions. Different methods of meditation have been created to help in this process and some of these practices have gained a wide acceptance and numerous adepts within western culture over the past decades.
The Tipping Point for MindfulnessMindfulness practices like meditation have been in existence for thousands of years, but only now are they reaching the tipping point in the Western world. Today’s pace and stress are so great that people are searching for new practices to find resilience in the midst of chaos, and mindfulness programs are helping them find better ways to live.
Mindfulness can increase wellbeing and reduce stress in school childrenMindfulness — a mental training that develops sustained attention that can change the ways people think, act and feel — could reduce symptoms of stress and depression and promote wellbeing among school children, according to a new study published online by the British Journal of Psychiatry.
In Silicon Valley, Meditation Is No Fad. It Could Make Your CareerRepeated studies have demonstrated that meditation can rewire how the brain responds to stress. Boston University researchers showed that after as little as three and a half hours of meditation training, subjects tend to react less to emotionally charged images. Other research suggests that meditation improves working memory and executive function.
Mindfulness Can Turn You On“Ultimately, I see mindfulness as a love affair — with life, with reality and imagination, with the beauty of your own being, with your heart and body and mind, and with the world.” — Jon Kabat-Zinn Being “turned on” no longer has to happen only in the bedroom.
Unprecedented Wealth, Debt Slavery and Conditioned ConsciousnessSeventeen years ago, I read a book called The Evolving Self. Though I didn’t realize it at the time, it profoundly affected the direction of my life. Here’s the section of the book that became a splinter in my mind and resonated the most with me: “In order to gain control of consciousness, we must learn how to moderate the biases built into the machinery of the brain.
Anxious? Activate your anterior cingulate cortex with a little meditationScientists, like Buddhist monks and Zen masters, have known for years that meditation can reduce anxiety, but not how. Scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, however, have succeeded in identifying the brain functions involved.
Mindfulness in legal practice is going mainstreamWork-Life Balance Mindfulness in legal practice is going mainstream The call came on a Friday afternoon in 1991, the kind of news nobody wants to hear. But Timothy Tosta, then 41 and a partner in Baker & McKenzie’s San Francisco office, missed the call, and it wasn’t until the following Monday that he learned he had melanoma.
So, Your Spiritual Awakening Cost You Some FriendsGregg Prescott, M.S., In5D Guest Writer Waking Times Have you noticed a change in your relationships with other people lately? Is it sometimes difficult or awkward to talk to others about spiritual topics? Do you, at times, feel alone in your beliefs? Have you lost contact with any long time friends recently?
Mindfulness is sweeping the western world ‘at a momentous rate’, says its pioneerMindfulness is sweeping the western world ‘at a momentous rate’, says its pioneer 20 Apr 2013 He entered the room to a rapturous applause, and left to a standing ovation.
Do Electromagnetic Fields Affect the Pineal Gland, Limiting Human Consciousness? – Waking Times ” Waking TimesDylan Charles, Editor Waking Times As humanity continues into the new millennium, technology and communication continue to play an increasingly important role in human life. Today, most people in developed countries are completely connected through cell phones, tablets and computers. Today’s households have an increasing array of electrical devices, from wireless modems to intelligent appliances to smart meters.
The Melon Headband Launches On Kickstarter To Track Your Brain Waves And Mental FocusTracking oneself is all the rage, with devices like the Nike Fuelband, Jawbone Up, and Fitbit Flex enabling users to monitor their physical activity over time. But what about tracking your mental concentration? A device from a startup called Melon aims to help users monitor and improve their focus..
Say ‘Om’: Researchers Find Gene Action Altered After Relaxation PracticeSay ‘Om’: Researchers Find Gene Action Altered After Relaxation Practice It’s widely accepted that yoga, meditation and other practices that involve conscious relaxation can reduce stress and enhance a person’s general well-being. But for many, notions of “mindfulness” and “wellness” still come off as a tad New Age-y and amorphous.
10 Reasons Why You Really Need To Start MeditatingThe push-up is an incredible tool to help you get in great physical shape; that’s why it’s used in almost every gym in America. With all the scientific evidence pointing to mindfulness meditation, the practice is literally becoming America’s next push-up for the brain. Here are 10 reasons why you should do the practice.