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Go deeper into the science, research, and thinking behind mindfulness and meditation. Hear from leading experts, explore the latest studies, and find book recommendations to expand your practice and understanding.
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Expert Interviews
Wise Judgement 

Law professor, mindfulness instructor, and former judge Gretchen Rohr on the ways mindful-ness and justice intersect. Read More 

  • Victoria Dawson
  • April 1, 2017
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What You Practice Grows Stronger 

When it comes to making changes, we all have one habit in common that holds us back: self-judgement. The neuroscience of mindfulness suggests lasting change requires a softer touch. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • March 24, 2017
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Expert Interviews
Tim Ryan: A Mindful Coalition 

A meditation and yoga practitioner himself, Ryan shares his views on ways in which mindfulness can help veterans and enable positive social and political change through cooperation. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • March 9, 2017
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Meditators Have Younger Brains 

When researchers at UCLA compared the brains of meditators to non-meditators they found that meditator’s brains were almost a decade younger by the time people reach their mid 50s. Read More 

  • B Grace Bullock PhD
  • March 6, 2017
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How Practice Affects Our Brains 

From the greatest musicians and athletes to rookie meditators, practice helps us get better, and more confident. But how? This short animation delves into the research behind effectively training the brain.  Read More 

  • Stephany Tlalka
  • March 3, 2017
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