A growing body of scientific research indicates that mindfulness can reduce stress and improve mental and physical health. Countless people who have tried it say it's improved their quality of life. Simply put, mindfulness is the practice of paying steady and full attention, without judgment or criticism, to our moment-to-moment experience. Here is a collection of the best writing on what mindfulness is, why we should practice it, and how to apply it in daily life, from leading figures in the field. Selections include: · Leading thinker Jon Kabat-Zinn on the essence of mindfulness, stress reduction, and positive change · Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh on the transformative power of mindful breathing · Professor of psychiatry Daniel Siegel, MD, on how mindfulness benefits the brain · Physician and meditation teacher Jan Chozen Bays, MD, on how and why to practice mindful eating · Pioneering psychologist Ellen Langer on how mindfulness can change the understanding and treatment of disease · Leadership coach Michael Carroll on practicing mindfulness at work · Psychologist Daniel Goleman on a mindful approach to shopping and consuming · Pianist Madeline Bruser on how mindfulness can help us overcome performance anxiety · and much more The Mindfulness Revolution also includes an in-depth discussion by writer-editor Barry Boyce about how mindfulness is being applied in a variety of professional fields—from health care to education, from performing arts to business—to improve effectiveness and enhance well-being. Learn more at www.mindful.org.

Are you ready to revolutionize your life and unlock your full potential? "The Mindfulness Revolution" is not just another self-help book—it's a groundbreaking exploration of how ancient wisdom, cutting-edge neuroscience, and practical meditation techniques can transform your brain, your life, and your leadership skills. Imagine a world where stress melts away, focus sharpens, and creativity flows effortlessly. A world where you navigate life's challenges with grace and make decisions with crystal-clear intuition. This isn't a far-off dream—it's the reality that awaits you in the pages of this extraordinary book. Dr. Sarah Jensen, a renowned neuroscientist and longtime meditation practitioner, takes you on a fascinating journey through the human mind. With her unique blend of scientific rigor and spiritual insight, she unveils the secrets of how mindfulness physically reshapes your brain, enhancing everything from emotional intelligence to problem-solving abilities. But this book doesn't stop at theory. You'll discover: Simple, powerful meditation techniques that fit seamlessly into your busy life The surprising link between mindfulness and career success How to cultivate unshakeable inner peace, even in chaos The neuroscience behind enlightened leadership and its impact on team performance Practical strategies to boost happiness, reduce anxiety, and find purpose "The Mindfulness Revolution" isn't just about personal transformation—it's about changing the world from the inside out. As you rewire your brain for success and happiness, you'll naturally become a beacon of compassion and wisdom, inspiring those around you to reach new heights. Drawing from a rich tapestry of spiritual traditions and backed by hundreds of scientific studies, this book offers a comprehensive roadmap to personal and professional fulfillment. Whether you're a stressed-out professional, an aspiring leader, or simply someone seeking more joy and purpose, you'll find invaluable insights on every page. What sets "The Mindfulness Revolution" apart is its seamless integration of diverse fields: Neuroscience: Understand the physical changes meditation creates in your brain Psychology: Learn how mindfulness enhances emotional intelligence and resilience Spirituality: Explore timeless wisdom from various traditions, made accessible for modern life Leadership: Discover how mindfulness can transform your ability to inspire and guide others Practical Application: With guided exercises and real-life examples, you'll be able to implement these life-changing techniques immediately Are you ready to join the Mindfulness Revolution? To rewire your brain for success, happiness, and enlightened leadership? To not just navigate life, but to thrive in ways you never thought possible? ​​​​​​​ The power to transform your life and impact the world around you is within your grasp. Don't wait another moment to begin this incredible journey. Scroll up and click "Buy Now" to start your mindfulness revolution today! Will you remain stuck in old patterns, or will you take the first step towards a brighter, more fulfilling future? The choice is yours, and it starts with opening this book. Your future self will thank you for making this life-changing decision. Let the revolution begin!

This Element provides a comprehensive overview of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) Movement and its offshoots. Several early assessments of the as a cult and/or new religious movement are helpful, but are brief and somewhat dated. This Element examines the TM movement's history, beginning in India in 1955, and ends with an analysis of the splinter groups that have come along in the past twenty-five years. Close consideration is given to the movement's appeal for the youth culture of the 1960s, which accounted for its initial success. The Element also looks at the marketing of the meditation technique as a scientifically endorsed practice in the 1970s, and the movement's dramatic turn inward during the 1980s. It concludes by discussing the waning of its popular appeal in the new millennium. This Element describes the social and cultural forces that helped shape the TM movement's trajectory over the decades leading to the present and shows how the most popular meditation movement in America distilled into an obscure form of Neo-Hinduism.

Burma's Mass Lay Meditation Movement: Buddhism and the Cultural Construction of Power describes a transformation in Buddhist practice in contemporary Burma. This revitalization movement has had real consequences for how the oppressive military junta, in power since the early 1960s, governs the country. Drawing on more than ten years of extensive fieldwork in Burma, Ingrid Jordt explains how vipassana meditation has brought about a change of worldview for millions of individuals, enabling them to think and act independently of the totalitarian regime. She addresses human rights as well as the relationship between politics and religion in a country in which neither the government nor the people clearly separates the two. Jordt explains how the movement has been successful in its challenge to the Burmese military dictatorship where democratically inspired resistance movements have failed. Jordt’s unsurpassed access to the centers of political and religious power in Burma becomes the reader’s opportunity to witness the political workings of one of the world’s most secretive and tyrannically ruled countries. Burma’s Mass Lay Meditation Movement is a valuable contribution to Buddhist studies as well as anthropology, religious studies, and political science.

A master yoga teacher introduces his personal, step-by-step program--which incorporates yoga practice, diet modification, and guided meditation--to help readers transform their lives and promote complete mind-body-spirit well-being.