233. Busy But Balanced: 2-Minute Mindfulness Minis + A Walking Meditation Revisited Wellness While Walking

Tiny sessions with big results might be our "way in" to meditation and mindfulness. Indeed, a small practice of it can be life-changing. Let’s dip our toes in the water together, learning about minis, and then tackling a slightly longer practice in the form of a brief walking meditation session. Don't let the perfect (20 minute mediation on a mat and ohmms) be the enemy of the really awesome (mindfulness minis)! 
 
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Relaxation Revolution, Herbert Benson, MD
Wherever You Go, There You Are, Jon Kabat-Zinn
Mindfulness Meditation and Relaxation Response Affect the Brain Differently, harvard.edu/gazzette
Meet Mr. Mindfulness: How Jon Kabat-Zinn Brought Mindfulness to the Masses, parade.com
What's the Difference Between Meditation and Mindfulness, chopra.com
Harvard Neuroscientist: Meditation Not Only Reduces Stress, Here's How It Changes Your Brain, washingtonpost.com
From the article: There is not sufficient data generated yet to answer this question. Some studies suggest that practicing even 5-10 minutes a day can provide some benefits. Some studies suggest that there is a correlation between change in symptoms and amount of practice (i.e. those that practiced more derived greater benefits).  Website of that neuroscientist Early article about the gut-brain axis 
3 Simple Strategies to Help You Focus and De-Stress, mayoclinic.org
The Long Road Turns to Joy: A Guide to Walking, Thich Nhat Hanh
 
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