Studies related to mindfulness and meditation so far suggest that focused attention tends to improve psychological well-being. It does so by reframing our relationship to one’s own self, toning down reactions to stressful events, nurturing positive emotions, reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression and above all improving generalized sense of well-being. One recent study publishedRead more
PARMJIT SINGH, PhD
In the mind-body realms such as yoga and meditation, it is often held that our breath is a go-between our physical body and mind. Any disturbance in the breath (its flows, depth, length and speed) would have measurable impact on the nature of mind and its states such as fear and worry. E.g. anger willRead more
In a study published in the British Journal of Health Psychology suggested that mindfulness-based awareness is helpful in alleviating symptoms and pain perception related to fibromyalgia by re-orienting relationship and attachment to self and body. A randomized controlled study suggested that mindfulness-treated group showed significant improvement in “… pain perception, sleep quality, psychological distress, non-attachmentRead more
Mondays can be interesting: they offer us a chance to start again. Little differently than we finished the Friday before or even last Monday. This day provide us an opportunity, week after week, to hyphenate the calendar with an intention that can change the course of life. The very thing (brain’s flaws) that put usRead more
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