Scientific studies show that when we meditate we are in effect changing the shape of our brain by flexing the muscle of attention. The same way we go to the gym and do repetitions to increase our muscle, we practice meditation daily to focus the mind and change its neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to change its…
BOSTON, MA — Mindful Presence and Clarity Brain Wellness are pleased to announce a strategic partnership combining Mindful Presence’s mindfulness training and executive coaching with Clarity Brain Wellness executive function and injury prevention services. This alliance means that both individuals and corporations will be offered a more expansive and flexible range of services and resources encompassing the following: “Right now,…
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In this Holistic Health Collaborative podcast with Kate Maslowski, you will hear how Christine O’Shaunessy, owner of Mindful Presence, found her way to teaching mindfulness meditation, the benefits and science behind the practice, and how corporate and individual training sessions can improve your corporate environments even with remote employees. Mindfulness meditation is a state of active, open attention to the…
The following video from “CBS This Morning” talks about how the meditation app Headspace wants to launch a prescription-strength version of their meditation app with FDA approval. Headspace co-founder Andy Puddicombe and chief science officer Megan Jones Bell join “CBS This Morning” to discuss the new venture and the 12 mental and physical conditions that the app could help treat.
Stress is an inevitable part of life, but it is your reaction to stress that creates suffering. Stress affects everyone differently and your perception to stress may be different than others. With consistent meditation practice you can change how you respond to stress creating healthier ways of being with yourself and with others.
When the mind wanders we simply bring it back to the breath. This allows us to create a non-reactive, non-judgmental awareness to our experiences leading to a more balanced way of being. This track provides a 10 minute guided meditation to help alleviate stress. We recommend taking a comfortable seated position with your feet on the floor prior to starting.
Mindfulness training is the foundation of emotional intelligence and affects every emotional and social intelligence leadership competency. These competencies are: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, the ability to manage relationships These competencies are essential for creating mindful leaders. Learn mindful meditation exercises to build emotional intelligence through emotional regulation, self-awareness, and concentration practices. Mindfulness training can change our brains in way…
Engage in meaningful conversations through the art of mindful listening. Improve communications at work, home and in life with the core skill of mindful listening. Mindfulness cultivates attention and present moment awareness while strengthening our ability to listen to others. Often, we listen to our own inner voice and not to the person we are communicating with. Learn to cultivate…
“To be able to really listen, one should abandon or put aside all prejudices…When you are in a receptive state of mind, things can be easily understood…but, unfortunately, most of us listen through a screen of resistance. We are screened with prejudices, psychological or scientific, or with daily worries, desires and fears. And with these fears for a screen, we…
Sitting Meditation is the practice of paying attention to a single point of reference like our breath. Meditation is not about stopping thoughts, rather it is noticing thoughts when they arise and our reaction to them. We simply attend to how the breath is flowing training the mind to be focused on one thing, at one time…the breath.
When the mind wanders we simply bring it back to the breath. This allows us to create a non-reactive, non-judgmental awareness to our experiences leading to a more balanced way of being. This track provides a 15 minute guided sitting meditation for beginners who want to learn how to meditate. We recommend taking a comfortable seated position with your feet on the floor prior to starting.
