The brain uses a fundamentally different circuit for paying attention to the internal world, and this could have important implications for stress and mental illness.What’s the difference between noticing the rapid beat of a popular song on the radio a…
Do you ever find that you are hard on yourself? Recent research suggests that self-criticism can have deleterious effects whereas self-compassion is key to resilience and empowerment.For a more detailed account, see my recent article from Spirituality …
Most of us take our breath for granted without realizing that it is an amazing tool for peace of mind and well-being.For more details, see my article in Spirituality & Health magazine March 2010.
Can physical practices such as yoga and breathing exercises really influence the state of our mind? Is there a “wisdom” in the body? One might think that controlling the mind…