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Michael Gervais, a sports psychologist with a strong background in mindfulness, is a key figure in NFL Coach Pete Carroll's mission to improve focus and inspire peak performance. Read more

The University of Miami Hurricanes football program will partner with neuroscientist Dr. Amishi Jha to investigate how mindfulness training can help football players—just like the Seattle Seahawks.  Read more

Daniel Goleman, author of Focus, debunks three common myths.  Read more

Now, elite athletes from Penn State to the NFL champion Seattle Seahawks are using meditation and yoga to enhance performance and avoid destructive habits like dwelling on mistakes. Read more

Could the Seattle Seahawks' appreciation for developing both brains and brawn give them an advantage at the Superbowl this weekend? Read more

Pulling your hair out at the office? Results of a new study suggest meditation training could change that for you. Read more

Sports and mindfulness meet in this collection of Mindful articles perfect for team players, lone wolves, and armchair athletes alike. Read more

Soren Gordhamer interviews sports psychologist and meditation teacher George Mumford about meditation, basketball, professional athletes and responsibility.  Read more

With the airing of Lance Armstrong's long-term doping, we ask: what are the ways in which mindfulness can play a role in cycling? Read more

Jump into the pool with Tonya Nascimento. Experience the rhythm of your stroke, the comfort of the water holding you up, the rush of the water past your ears, the craziness of hundreds of people swimming in circles and spaced just so. Competitive swimmers, like all athletes, can benefit from practicing in the moment. Read more