Health

Explore the link between mindfulness and health. Articles, tips, and exercises aimed at improving your mental and physical well-being

Compassion
All in the Same Boat 

Teenagers leave the comforts of home and phone, live together on a tiny boat, and discover how to be alone and how to pull together. It’s not easy, but it’s unforgettable. Read More 

  • Carsten Knox
  • October 31, 2016
illustration heart with door opening in the middle
Audio
Why We’re Hardwired to Armor Our Hearts 

Keeping a distance shields us from the pain we've already experienced and future wounds. But it's only when we acknowledge pain and tend to it that we're able to open up—to others and ourselves. Read More 

  • Vinny Ferraro
  • October 27, 2016
Calm
How to Free Yourself from Your Personal Stories 

An effective mindfulness practice for working with self-stories so you don’t get so caught up in yourself that you miss the irreplaceable moments happening right in front of you. Read More 

  • Bob Stahl and Steve Flowers
  • October 20, 2016
two teenage girls hanging out on dock
Calm
Three Tips for Raising Resilient Teens 

The teen years are tumultuous, but as adolescents test boundaries and become a bit defiant, it also lays the groundwork for a sense of purpose and individuality. Here's how parents can help teens thrive. Read More 

  • Theo Koffler
  • October 19, 2016
Kids and Teens
How to Awaken Joy in Kids 

By teaching children mindfulness skills we help them increase their well-being and enable them to meet the stresses of the world with presence, self-compassion, and openness. Read More 

  • James Baraz and Michele Lilyanna
  • October 18, 2016
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