Mindfulness MeditationChange the physical and neuro structures of the brain through moments of focused attention without judgment.
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation involves paying attention to the present moment, typically through focused awareness of breath, body sensations, or thoughts without judgment.
About Mindfulness Meditation
Jon Kabat-Zinn introduced mindfulness meditation to U.S. clinical medicine in 1979 through Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), bringing ancient practices to patients with chronic pain and stress. Mindfulness meditation enhances healing by reducing inflammation, bolstering immune function, and promoting neuroplasticity. Research shows mindfulness meditation boosts immune repose and accelerates tissue repair through decreased cytokine production and enhanced prefrontal cortex thickness, aiding emotional regulation and decision-making.
Regular mindfulness practice can reshape the brain's structure—increasing gray matter in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex while shrinking the amygdala—through non-judgmental, moment-to-moment attention.
These changes reduce oxidative stress, boost immunity, alleviate anxiety, depression, and pain, and build lasting resilience.
