August 2019

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

Taking some time to rest and release tension isn’t lazy; it’s an act of self-compassion and wisdom. Here’s what Mindful readers had to say about the role of relaxation in their life. Read more

Why do some people put their lives at risk for the sake of strangers? Research is uncovering the traits that lead to extreme altruism. Read more

Physical and psychological stress can ignite the slow burn of inflammation deep within the body fueling chronic disease. Mindfulness may help us put out that flame. Read more

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

JG Lachorette began practicing mindfulness as an antidote to his own anxiety. Today, he provided mindfulness trainings in schools nationwide through the Mindful Life Project Read more

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

Give yourself a mindful reboot: Pick a day and practice these three guided meditations, one in the morning, one at noon, and one in the evening. Read more

Mindfulness brings us into direct contact with our values and our desire to create a better world, writes Editor-in-Chief Barry Boyce. Read more

Mindfulness has been in the news a lot over the last few months: New York’s transit authority offers mindfulness, the US Congress launched a wellness center, Canada launched its first graduate program in mindfulness, and more! Read more