Why we should meditate 20 minutes most days

By |January 28th, 2016|

We have written previous blogs on how meditation changes our brains and behavioral patterns, but exactly how long do you need to meditate each day to start gaining these benefits? And why?

A quick answer would be 20-minutes a day. But there’s so much more to this question.

Rick Hanson is a neuropsychologist, an author, and […]

Why mindfulness works for teens

By |October 26th, 2015|

 

Teens are busy. School. Social life. Sports. After-school jobs. Throw in building a well-rounded high-school resume, and you’ve arrived at a perfect recipe for stress.

Enter mindfulness.

Mindfulness is all about focusing and being present in the moment. And the means to achieve this is with meditation – probably not an easy sell to a teen. So […]

Why be mindful?

By |September 14th, 2015|

Let us count the ways!

First, a simple definition: Mindfulness is awareness of the moment without judgment or criticism. It is simply being, responding to life rather than reacting.

Unfortunately this awareness is not immediate, but takes time to cultivate through mindful meditation. What is so amazing is that the benefits of a daily practice of mindful […]