science & meditation

Science and Buddhism agree: there is no “you” there

Lori Chandler, Big Think: Evan Thompson of the University of British Columbia has verified the Buddhist belief of anatta, or…

June 26, 2017

A head start with mindfulness

Craig Hassed, Times Higher Education: Don't dismiss the meditation technique as a fad: its well documented benefits for those in…

June 23, 2017

How meditation and yoga can alter the expression of our genes

Alice G. Walton, Forbes: For those who are still skeptical about whether mind-body practices like meditation, yoga, and Tai Chi…

June 20, 2017

Here’s how to find a minute of mindfulness anywhere

Elisa Boxer, Fast Company: Everyone’s mind wanders. Mindfulness is paying attention to what’s happening in the present moment. So if…

May 30, 2017

Mindfulness in prenatal education can reduce risk of depression

Rick Nauert PhD, Psych Central: A new study shows mindfulness training that addresses fear and pain during childbirth can improve…

May 25, 2017

Just 10 minutes of meditation helps anxious people have better focus

Science Daily: Just 10 minutes of daily mindful mediation can help prevent your mind from wandering and is particularly effective…

May 3, 2017

A new book: ‘The Mindful Nurse’

Mary O'Connor, Hearts in Healthcare: Mention compassion and what words spring to mind? Thoughtfulness, decency, kindness, a caring nature and…

January 31, 2017

Five simple mindfulness practices for people who hate to meditate

Jeena Cho, Forbes: The science is clear: practicing mindfulness is good for you. Just as you can exercise the body…

January 4, 2017

My doubts about Deepak Chopra and the monetization of meditation

John Horgan, Scientific American: A key to Deepak Chopra’s success has been his monetization of spiritual practices and promotion of…

September 28, 2016

The magic of mindfulness

Ed Halliwell, Mindful: Health writer Ed Halliwell explains that mindfulness can help improve our mental and physical well-being, if we…

September 8, 2016