Mindfulness is ubiquitous these days. It is purported to be helpful with mind, body, and soul, and everything in between. But is mindfulness everything it’s hyped up to be? Well, mindfulness is a technique that originated from Buddhist meditation practice, which has been around for over 2,500 years. So if it is a hype, thenContinue reading “Is Mindfulness a Hype?”
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How Can Mindfulness Help with Stress?
Stress is an inevitable part of life, maybe even an inevitable part of daily life. Can you think of a day in your life that you did not feel any stress at all? Not one single moment where you tensed up just a tiny bit, or felt slightly upset? I certainly can’t. If stress isContinue reading “How Can Mindfulness Help with Stress?”
How Does Mindfulness Work?
Mindfulness works on a number of levels: On a physiological level, mindfulness practice activates the relaxation response: Your heart rate drops, breathing slows down, blood pressure drops, and you feel calmer and more relaxed. In other words, this is activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the “rest and digest response.” OnContinue reading “How Does Mindfulness Work?”
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