Author / Teacher
Christopher Willard, PsyD, is a psychologist and educational consultant based in Boston, specializing in mindfulness for adolescents and young adults. He has been practicing meditation for over fifteen years. He currently serves on the board of directors at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy and the Mindfulness in Education Network. Dr. Willard has published five books on contemplative practice and is the coauthor of The Breathing Book with Olivia Weisser. He teaches at Harvard Medical School.
Research shows that mindful walking in nature offers stress-busting and mood-boosting advantages, plus a welcome chance to stretch our legs. Chris Willard, PhD shares six ways to customize your next mindful stroll. Read More
Explore this mediation inspired by the Japanese concept of ma, which refers to “the spaces between everything.” Read More
Mindfulness with teens sounds amazing, but how do we… Read More
Celebrate Earth Day by tuning in to the rhythms of the earth. Read More
Use this easy-to-remember acronym as a starting point for creating trauma-aware spaces and sessions when teaching mindfulness. Read More
Follow these guidelines to help you and your students feel empowered and safe when you teach mindfulness. Read More
Breathing practice doesn't have to be boring. With our kids we can find fun ways to reset and give ourselves and our days a fresh start. Read More
Sometimes we need to drop into our body to discern what we need in this moment. The four questions in this practice allow us to self-regulate by attending to what our difficult emotions or physical sensations may be telling us. Read More
Here are a few simple guidelines to keep in mind to discern between mindless and (more) mindful eating. Read More
Many different mindfulness techniques can be helpful depending what emotions are present for you. Explore these practices to foster insight, curiosity, and self-compassion with your emotions, instead of fighting them. Read More
MOBILE APP CONTENT
Download the
Mindful App
Cultivate calm, focus and presence–right when you need it most.
