Is the meditative state that is achieved by yogis and other Far Eastern rnystics accompanied by distinct physiological changes? A study of volunteer subjects in the U.S. indicates that it is

Video footage from Harvard psychologist Ellen Langer a well-known researcher and thought leader on mindfulness (4 minutes 21 seconds)

Compassion is a positive orientation towards suffering that may be enhanced through compassion training and is thought to influence psychological functioning. However, the effects of compassion training on mindfulness, affect, and emotion regulation are not known....

The IOC is pleased to share books authored by our Fellows and Sponsors. ...

Mindful awareness has been demonstrated to alter brain function, mental activity, and interpersonal relationships toward well-being. This article hypothesizes that mindful awareness promotes these positive changes through a proposed ‘‘internal attunement’’ that catalyzes the fundamental process of integration....

Positive psychological research has clearly highlighted the importance of investigating factors that contribute to well-being. One factor contributing greatly to psychological well-being is mindfulness which has been related to a wide range of positive outcomes including healthy self-esteem....

The “Five Mindfulness Trainings” of Thich Nhat Hanh (1993) have been pursued and practiced by countless individuals over the years. The core of the trainings is mindful living, in which individuals apply heightened awareness to their relationships, health behaviors, and activities of daily life, while considering the impact of these on society....

Previous research has demonstrated that mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) improves psychological functioning in multiple domains. However to date no studies have examined the effects of MBSR on moral reasoning and decision making....

This study tested trait- and state-mindfulness and trait- and state-positive affect (PA) relations within a cross-sectional study (Study 1; N¼174 76% women Mean (SD)age¼24 (2.7) years) and a randomized controlled 4-session mindfulness intervention study (Study 2; N¼51 65.4% women Mean (SD)age¼25 (4.3) years)....

This is a powerpoint slide deck on becomeing a more mindful coach presented by David Peterson, Director of Leadership and Coaching at Google.