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Meditation Practices
Let Nature Heal You 

We know that trees are essential for the health of the planet. Turns out, they play a role in our health, too. Read More 

  • Alice Peck
  • August 20, 2019
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Magazine
What My Dog Taught Me About Acceptance 

Zoe, a 16-year-old Jack Russell terrier with a razor-sharp bite, showed journalist Steven Petrow how to dissolve some old angry differences more than yoga and meditation ever could Read More 

  • Steven Petrow
  • July 29, 2019
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Learn
When Mindful Awareness Meets Sexual Desire 

Millions of women struggle with low sexual desire. Researcher Lori Brotto explores how mindfulness teaches women to become more aware of their internal bodily sensations, including sexual sensations. Read More 

  • Lori Brotto
  • July 10, 2019
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Expert Interviews
Training the Brains of Warriors 

Neuroscientist Amishi Jha explores how the military is using mindfulness to tap into calm and focussed attention under extreme stress. Read More 

  • Barry Yeoman
  • July 3, 2019
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Creativity
The Secrets of Mindful Gardening 

Touring the San Francisco Botanical Garden with master landscaper and contemplative gardener Peter Good reveals what curiosity and attention can teach us about gardens—and gardeners. Read More 

  • Karin Evans
  • May 29, 2019
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Loving-Kindness & Compassion
Taking Mindfulness to the Heart of Trauma 

Grassroots activist Shelly Tygielski’s mindfulness practice has developed from free meditations on the Florida beach to helping the families of Parkland cope with unimaginable loss. Read More 

  • Karin Evans
  • May 1, 2019
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