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Physical health and the mind-body connection

By Cynthia Thaik

What is the mind-body connection? The term “mind-body connection” refers to the understanding that our physical health involves more than...

Mindfulness and Healing

By Cynthia Thaik

The importance of mindfulness to self-regulate and build resilience As a physician who practices mind-body medicine, I truly believe that...

Understanding Empathy and Compassion

By Julia Stenzel

Compassion is a multidimensional process with four key components Compassion is the heartfelt wish to help others become free of...

Change Your Perception of Stress through Meditation

By Maria Camara

How can I change my perception of stress? Authentic meditation practice can help us change our perception of stress and...

What Does Meditation Feel Like? – Meditation Experiences

By Mindworks Team

Many new (and not-so-new) meditators wonder: what kind of meditation experiences should I be having? What should I be feeling?...

The Contemplative Approach to Compassion

By Lama Jampa Thaye

How to develop compassion in a contemplative way, free from suffering The best approach to compassion is probably through love....

How Long Does Meditation Take to Work?

By Mindworks Team

A good number of new meditators begin sitting with the hope that the holistic benefits of meditation will make themselves...

Proven Solutions for Chronic Pain

By Dr. David Schechter

Harnessing the power of the mindbody approach Understanding acute and chronic pain Acute, subacute, and chronic pain are different. With...

Best Meditation Techniques for Beginners

By Mindworks Team

Meditation is a transformational method that not only helps us relax but also improves our general well-being. If you’re just...

How to Start Meditating: Five Meditation Techniques for Beginners

By Mindworks Team

Mindworks 101: Learn How to Start Meditating Keep it Simple When the time comes to start meditating, it may all...

Contemplating Lovingkindness

By Lama Jampa Thaye

The causes of happiness and the role of love in developing connections One of the main causes of happiness is...

Physical Pain, Emotions, and the Brain

By Dr. David Schechter

The mind-body connection is a two-way street The concept of the psychosomatic, psychophysiologic, or mindbody process is often misunderstood. This...

The Mindful Entrepreneur | Meditation, Ethics and Leadership

By Bart Mendel

Meditation enhances ethics and leadership qualities This article is a continuation of our Mindful Entrepreneur series. We continue our interview...

How to Live in the Present & Overcome Fear

By Tokpa Korlo

Overcoming the Fear of Now: A Journey from Addiction to Meditation Regardless of where we come from or who we...

The Buddhist Teaching on the Five Aggregates – Part 2

By Lama Jampa Thaye

The Final Two Aggregates: Formation & Consciousness This article is a continuation of this article on the first three aggregates...