Professor Andra Smith, from the School of Psychology at the Faculty of Social Sciences, has combined her research and her personal experience with mindfulness to teach the course Neuroscience of ...

Meditation has become an increasingly popular topic in popular media, with many TV shows, movies, and books featuring characters who practice meditation. In recent years, there has been a growing ...

Have you ever thought about starting a mindfulness or meditation habit only to be thwarted by a lack of free time? Yeah, join the club. As it turns out, however, time is no longer an obstacle. In fact ...

Mindfulness, that age-old practice of becoming more at home in our heads, isn’t always easy. But the science is clear. Mindfulness can change your life, curb anxiety and depression, and boost focus.

(THE CONVERSATION) – Mindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But in fact, a growing body of research shows these practices can lead to real mental health benefits. This ...

Since I was an anxious 16-year-old, I’ve been trying to partner with my mind. Back then, I noticed one of my first mental patterns: When my mind grew quiet and still, I’d ask myself, “Wait a minute.

At the Greater Good Science Center, one of the online courses we offer is Mindfulness and Resilience to Stress at Work. This course includes articles, videos, interactive surveys, and activities and ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Studies show qigong can strengthen your body and mind, and reduce cortisol levels. We explore this Chinese meditative movement practice that dates back ...

One concept that is getting much play recently is ‘meta-cognition,’ which refers to our ability to reflect on our own mind processes. This extraordinary ability, emerging gradually beginning in early ...

I'm going to let you in on a little secret: I'm addicted to possibility. It's not exactly "grass-is-greener" syndrome. It's more like the excitement that comes out of the place in between change. When ...

Understanding the neuroscience and physiological basis of the brain and training its networks to combat anxiety and life’s stressors Professor Andra Smith, from the School of Psychology at the Faculty ...