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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
There were 11 speakers who delivered two 30-minute lectures each. Some were interesting, while others were a bit kooky for my taste.
I didn’t love all of the lectures, but having a variety definitely made it more interesting. I love all the mindfulness ones. This has been my favorite series so far.
A wonderful series of lectures on Mindfulness
Very informative and useful
Interesting and Really enjoyable
5*
Very informative and useful
Interesting and Really enjoyable
5*
This is a comprehensive look at mindfulness from an academic and Western perspective. It reads like informational self-help, but is more science and practicality than flowery language, so I would recommend starting here to better understand the benefits of mindfulness if you’re new to this stuff. However, it's great for people who need a refresher and you may just learn something new as well.
The main takeaway for me, and what i’ve been learning in regards to the neuroscience of mindfulness, is that it’s a brain training practice for attention, noticing things, and controlling mind wandering. Mindfulness has the capacity to create structural changes in the brain that can lead to better health (effecting both the central nervous system and the autonomic nervous system) and performance. The benefits range from stress reduction, emotional regulation, less neuroticism, better work environment, better sex, better sleep, better immune system, etc. In my opinion, mindfulness is an integral component to good health for people. If you’re not practicing mindfulness, and if the research is correct, then you leave yourself vulnerable to your brain being hijacked by the limbic system ( worrying mind), the amygdala ( anxiety), and the stress-inducing discursive mind (default mode network). To practice mindfulness is to bring the prefrontal cortex online (rational thinking) which can lead to composure, clear headedness, and better well-being.
The book is divided in lessons introducing a new topic so it provides an overview on how mindfulness can benefit practically every aspect of daily life. It’s rich with information, but it’s very to the point and each topic is presented only briefly, so I would recommend taking your time with this. All in all, it provides an excellent foundation for mindfulness practice.
The main takeaway for me, and what i’ve been learning in regards to the neuroscience of mindfulness, is that it’s a brain training practice for attention, noticing things, and controlling mind wandering. Mindfulness has the capacity to create structural changes in the brain that can lead to better health (effecting both the central nervous system and the autonomic nervous system) and performance. The benefits range from stress reduction, emotional regulation, less neuroticism, better work environment, better sex, better sleep, better immune system, etc. In my opinion, mindfulness is an integral component to good health for people. If you’re not practicing mindfulness, and if the research is correct, then you leave yourself vulnerable to your brain being hijacked by the limbic system ( worrying mind), the amygdala ( anxiety), and the stress-inducing discursive mind (default mode network). To practice mindfulness is to bring the prefrontal cortex online (rational thinking) which can lead to composure, clear headedness, and better well-being.
The book is divided in lessons introducing a new topic so it provides an overview on how mindfulness can benefit practically every aspect of daily life. It’s rich with information, but it’s very to the point and each topic is presented only briefly, so I would recommend taking your time with this. All in all, it provides an excellent foundation for mindfulness practice.