Mindfulness Meditation Resources

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Audio Support 

15-Minute Sitting Body Scan Meditation
Provided by UC San Diego Health

Loving Kindess Meditation
Provided by Sharing Mindfulness

Articles

Getting Started with Mindfulness by Mindful Staff

Why We Find it Hard to Meditate by Mindful Staff

How the Brain Changes When You Meditate by Jennifer Wolkin

7 Ways Meditation Can Actually Change the Brain by Alice G. Walton for Forbes.com

18 Science-Based Reasons to Try Loving-Kindness Meditation by Emma Seppal, Ph.D. 

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Resources that Inform, Motivate and Inspire

Video

Books

Publications

Jon Kabat-Zinn explains the essence of mindfulness.

In the Buddha's brain, Rick Hanson P.HD. draws from a large body of research and neuroscience to illustrate how meditative practices sculpt the brain to support greater functioning and well-being.  A must read for new and seasoned practitioners.

Mindful is a bi-monthly magazine that helps keep you up-to-date and motivated to practice. Available on line and in stores.