The fear-response is a powerful emotional and physiological reaction that can be triggered by more than just an imminent physical threat. In this excerpt from his book The Mindfulness Solution, Ronald D. Siegel, PsyD, explores the human response to fear, and shows us how mindfulness can help manage it. Read More 
Mindfulness: what it does, how to do it, why it works—A discussion with a distinguished panel of experts. 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
Naturalist John Bates shares his ever-growing appreciation of the phenology of the Manitowish River, where he lives. Love of the natural world isn’t just a one-way street, he says. It’s also the path to understanding yourself. Read More
In an excerpt from their new book, The Mindful Way Through Anxiety, Susan M. Orsillo, Ph.D, and Lizabeth Roemer, Ph.D discuss developing the skills of mindfulness in order to bring kind attention into your daily life. Read More
Dr. Joan Borysenko gives advice for accessing your "heart's voice." Read More
