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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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Books & Reviews
Resources for Integrative Health Care 

Integrative health is offering people new ways to treat their bodies (and minds) right. To learn more, check out these authors, organizations, and videos. Read More 

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  • January 24, 2013
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Expert Interviews
Tim Ryan, Advisory Board Member 

Congressman Ryan is the author of A Mindful Nation: How a Simple Practice Can Help US Reduce Stress, Improve Performance, and Recapture the American Spirit . Read More 

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  • January 23, 2013
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Expert Interviews
Jon Kabat-Zinn, Advisory Board Member 

Kabat-Zinn is the founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and the founding executive director of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Read More 

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  • January 23, 2013
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Expert Interviews
Patricia Jennings, Advisory Board Member 

Jennings has conducted federally-funded research on CARE and has found that the program improves teachers’ general well-being, health, emotion regulation, efficacy and mindfulness. Read More 

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  • January 23, 2013
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Expert Interviews
Rich Fernandez, Advisory Board Member 

Rich is a Columbia-trained psychologist specializing in leadership and organizational development, most recently as the head of executive education at Google. Read More 

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  • January 23, 2013
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Expert Interviews
Mirabai Bush, Advisory Board Member 

She has designed and led contemplative trainings for corporations from Monsanto to Google, led a national survey of contemplative practice, and more. Read More 

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  • January 23, 2013
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