Be Compassionate… to Yourself, Says Researcher
A new area of psychological research called self-compassion—how kindly people view themselves—is the basis of a recent article written by Tara Parker-Pope for The New York Times. Read More
A new area of psychological research called self-compassion—how kindly people view themselves—is the basis of a recent article written by Tara Parker-Pope for The New York Times. Read More
In March, professionals and volunteers who work in health care are invited to gather at the Garrison Institute in New York to learn contemplative practices to help support their life and work. Read More
Wouldn't it be easier to "see" life as it truly is if our windows would just stay clean? Brenda Miller ponders the partly-shaded view—the good and the bad. Read More
The number one consumer trend for 2011 will be random acts of kindness, according to Trendwatching.com. Read More
Mark Bertin, MD, is a developmental pediatrician in private practice in Pleasantville, New York; director of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at the Westchester Institute for Human Development; and assistant professor of pediatrics at New York Medical College. He trains physicians, teachers, and psychologists in ADHD care, and leads stress-reduction classes for… Read More
“I wish every pregnant woman had the opportunity to take this class.” - Alex Tower Ewers & Patrick Ewers, Parents, Mill Valley, California Read More
"I’m dealing with people who are in great distress.” Read More
“It’s an amazing process to do this within myself, and also do it together with patients.” -Dr. Martin Ehrlich, Internist, New York City Read More
Outdoor adventure can essentially function like an extreme meditation cushion, teaching not only concentration, but also inquiry, compassion, and right action, says adventurer Renée Sharp. Read More
No question, yoga has a large following in the West. But how has hatha yoga, specifically asana practice, taken centre stage? And what role has the West played in that preference? Andrea Miller reviews two books that address these questions: Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice, by Mark Singleton, and The Subtle Body: The Story of Yoga in America, by Stefanie Syman. Read More