SIGH. It's good for you.
A study recently published in the journal Cell (1) reviewed the impact of three daily, 5-minute controlled breathing practices:...
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M2 Mindfulness Blogs
Susan West
Dec 5, 20221 min
Mindfulness is as effective as medication to decrease anxiety
A recent clinical trial(1) compared the effectiveness of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and a first-line SSRI medication...
Susan West
Nov 1, 20221 min
The Perils of "Afternoon Brain"
Want to preserve your ability to make more thoughtful decisions? Give your brain a break. Sounds pretty intuitive, right? Research...
Susan West
Feb 23, 20221 min
Show Up to the Live Class!
All digital delivery is not created equal. At least not when it comes to stress reduction for online mindfulness training programs....
Susan West
Jun 24, 20211 min
The Power of Play
Play is for everyone, of all ages. You know why? Because it’s fun. And because it’s good for your health and well-being. Play is good for...
Susan West
May 10, 20212 min
You Are Not Alone
We humans thrive in community. It doesn’t matter if you’re an introvert or extrovert. Studies show that tending to quality relationships...
Susan West
Feb 27, 20201 min
Susan West
Jan 7, 20202 min
Meditation is now as popular as yoga
Meditation is now as popular as yoga! Yup, you read that right. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the principal...
Susan West
Apr 30, 20192 min
Let's Make This the New Normal
May is Mental Health Month. 1 in 5 people will be affected by mental illness in their lifetime. But despite its prevalence, many of us...
Susan West
Feb 7, 20191 min
Show Your Heart Some Love
February is American Heart Month. Show your heart some love physically and emotionally too. Scientific studies show mindfulness practice...
Susan West
Jun 22, 20181 min
Listen With Your Eyes
In April, M2 donated a session to The Joy Bus fundraiser auction to contribute to their incredible service that brings free meals to...
Susan West
May 31, 20181 min
It's National Meditation Day!
It's National Meditation Day! Did you know? 47 clinical studies validate the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation programs to diminish...
Susan West
Mar 14, 20181 min
Happy Pi Day!
Happy Pi Day! Hard to resist a day that cleverly links sophisticated math with the joy of dessert. "Upstairs" brain meets "downstairs"...
Susan West
Oct 11, 20171 min
"Here’s What Mindfulness Is (and Isn’t) Good For"
It's not a cure-all, but mindfulness training on the job can be particularly helpful to improve focus, memory and staying calm under...
Susan West
Oct 10, 20171 min
"Mental Training Changes Brain Structure and Reduces Social Stress"
There are a few things about this article that caught my eye. While it underscores the power of meditation to build cognitive function,...
Susan West
Jul 6, 20171 min
"To Train an Athlete, Add 12 Minutes of Meditation to the Daily Mix"
Athletes and their coaches have always been committed to mental training to enhance performance. They have long recognized the critical...
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