Fully Present: The Science, Art, and Practice of Mindfulness Complete
- 4 years ago
https://dantalion1umni.blogspot.com/?book=0738213241
"A highly readable, informed, and elegant synthesis. Susan Smalley and Diana Winston have done a remarkable job of weaving together a coherent and compelling narrative that encourages each one of us to explore mindfulness from the inside out for our own benefit and the greater well-being of the world." Jon Kabat-Zinn, best-selling author; founder of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolMindfulness--the art of paying attention with an open and curiousity to the present moment--has attracted ever-growing interest and tens of thousands of practitioners. This uniquely accessible guide provides a scientific explanation for how mindfulness positively and powerfully affects the brain and body, as well as practical guidance. With sections devoted to ?The Science,? ?The Art,? and ?The Practice, Fully Present will help you understand how and why meditation is so effective, and will help you develop and sustain your own practice in order to:* Reduce stress * Boost your body?s immune system * Ease chronic physical pain * Cope with negative emotions * Increase self-awareness * Cultivate happiness Complete with fascinating research on how our brains work and respond to meditation, as well as practical tips and exercises, Fully Present is an essential guide for anyone interested in enhancing their own health and well-being.
"A highly readable, informed, and elegant synthesis. Susan Smalley and Diana Winston have done a remarkable job of weaving together a coherent and compelling narrative that encourages each one of us to explore mindfulness from the inside out for our own benefit and the greater well-being of the world." Jon Kabat-Zinn, best-selling author; founder of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical SchoolMindfulness--the art of paying attention with an open and curiousity to the present moment--has attracted ever-growing interest and tens of thousands of practitioners. This uniquely accessible guide provides a scientific explanation for how mindfulness positively and powerfully affects the brain and body, as well as practical guidance. With sections devoted to ?The Science,? ?The Art,? and ?The Practice, Fully Present will help you understand how and why meditation is so effective, and will help you develop and sustain your own practice in order to:* Reduce stress * Boost your body?s immune system * Ease chronic physical pain * Cope with negative emotions * Increase self-awareness * Cultivate happiness Complete with fascinating research on how our brains work and respond to meditation, as well as practical tips and exercises, Fully Present is an essential guide for anyone interested in enhancing their own health and well-being.