People who meditate grow bigger brains than those who don't. Researchers at Harvard, Yale, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have found the first evidence that meditation can alter the physical structure of our brains. Brain scans they conducted reveal that experienced meditators boasted increased thickness in parts of the brain that deal with attention and processing sensory input.
To understand the value of our courses and school programs, it's helpful to look at a basic definition of mindfulness, and how it has proved to be an effective tool for prevention, addressing issues at their root before they become more challenging to change. What is Mindfulness?
Mindful Living Programs offers retreats and live online classes in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and MBSR for Cancer Patients and Loved Ones. Mindfulness meditation has consistently shown improvements in stress reduction, physical health and emotional wellbeing, as well as the body's ability to heal. MBSR is a form of complementary medicine, used in over 200 U.S.
Guided mindfulness practices from Mark Bertin, MD, author of 'Mindful Parenting for ADHD.'
