Begin a Practice of Mindful Meditation

While many people think of meditation as something you might do with a teacher, it can be as straightforward as paying attention to your breath while sitting in your car or on the train, or while sitting at the coffee shop or in your office, or while walking or showering. Steal away 2 minutes in … Read more

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Meditation as a Powerful Means of Pain Management

You suffer from chronic joint pain – Vicodin and Demerol have no effect on you anymore. You head to the doctor for some relief and she has some good news. There’s an even better, more powerful drug on the market and you’re eligible! She gives you the script: one hour of meditation for the next … Read more

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Practicing Mindfulness in Elementary Schools

New research is offering a welcome and effective new tool to elementary school teachers in the Miami area. Miami Country Day School teachers are using mindfulness techniques to help students stay more focused, disciplined, and on task. Mindfulness, the key principle of Buddhism and incorporates focused breathing and meditation to achieve a higher level of … Read more