Speakers

Media:

Katie Couric highlights in two show segments one which offers information on how to achieve mindfulness and the other talks about Mindfulness programs in schools.

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Colleen Camenisch’s Ted Talk – Offers information on what mindfulness is and how we can integrate it into our daily lives.

Dan Harris talks about the neuroscience behind meditation and offer his thoughts on the future of mindfulness.

Lise On Life Podcasts.

October 11 2014. Colleen Camenisch Podcast- Discusses the history of mindfulness, the recent popularity in mainstream media and how to develop a daily practice.

October 18 2014. Yvonne Stedham Podcast- What is mindfulness, Mindfulness in the workplace and research in the field.

October 25 2014. Bill Kuechler Podcast- How does mindfulness work the underlying mechanics including some talk about the brain and its function.

Apps:

Books and CD’s

Books and CD’s by Jon Kabat Zinn – Heal Thyself – Saki Santorelli Here for Now – Elana Rosenbaum Books and CD’s on self compassion – Books and CD’s by Sharon Salzberg – Books and CD’s by Jack Kornfield – Other suggested authors: Christina Feldman, Ajahn Sucitto, Pema Chodron, Daniel Goldman Center for Mindfulness Resources –

Retreat Centers:

(San Francisco) Spirit Rock – (Massachusetts) Insight Meditation Center – (Reno) Dharma Zephyr –

Research:

The University of Massachusetts Medical School Research Resources:

Mindfulness and Neuroscience:

Mindfulness practice leads to increases in regional brain gray matter density Psychiarty Res. 2011, Jan 30; 191 (1):36-43. Epub 2010 Nov 10

Stress Correlates with Structural Changes in the Amygdala Soc Cogn Affect Neurosci (2010) 5 (1): 11-17. doi: 10.1093/scan/nsp034

Time Magazine:

Mindfulness and Happiness

Mindfulness and Sleep