Mindful of Nature
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Can you forest bathe indoors?
Forest bathing is a kind of therapy inspired largely by the Japanese relaxation practice, shinrin yoku, whereby people ground themselves in the natural world by opening their senses to the nature surrounding them. And while “forest bathing” sounds like something you’d have to be outside to experience — “Not necessarily,” says Kathryn Hunninen,…
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Can you forest bathe indoors? The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy says: Yes.
The forest bathing session scheduled last week to celebrate Tu B’Shevat, the New Year for Trees, was moved to a classroom in the Frick Environmental Center on account of the extreme cold.
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For the Love of Nature
This talk explores the relationship between love and nature, and how the natural world is a beautiful and profound doorway to love (metta), compassion and joy. Includes a closing meditation. Recorded at the Insight Meditation Society as part of the Metta: Lovingkindness Retreat in May 2018
https://www.awakeinthewild.org/library/for-the-love-of-nature/
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‘It’s a great healer’: why being outdoors in nature means so much to us
As a recent study revealed almost half of UK adults now spend less than three hours a week in natural settings such as gardens, parks, fields or woods, we asked readers to tell us about what being outside means to them. The replies – heartfelt and passionate – came flooding in, with some admitting they just did not have the words to say how…
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‘It’s a great healer’: why being outdoors in nature means so much to us
Many of those who love spending time in Britain’s green places say it is awe-inspiring, calming and therapeutic
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Effect of app-based mindfulness on extinction recall
Fear-based disorders affect millions worldwide, yet current treatments show limited effectiveness for many patients. While mindfulness is increasingly used clinically for anxiety and trauma disorders, the neural mechanisms underlying its effects on fear processing remain unclear. We conducted a randomized controlled trial using 7T fMRI to…
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Effect of app-based mindfulness on extinction recall – a 7T-fMRI study - Scientific Reports
Fear-based disorders affect millions worldwide, yet current treatments show limited effectiveness for many patients. While mindfulness is increasingly used clinically for anxiety and trauma disorders, the neural mechanisms underlying its effects on fear processing remain unclear. We conducted a randomized … Continue reading
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Evaluating the Impact of a Sit Spot Mindfulness Practice on Students
Interesting article from higher education research. “College students frequently struggle with their mental wellbeing, and stress and anxiety decrease academic performance, satisfaction, and completion. A variety of systemic approaches are needed to address undergraduate mental wellness, including pedagogies of wellness through which…
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College students frequently struggle with their mental wellbeing, and stress and anxiety decrease academic performance, satisfaction, and completion. A variety of systemic approaches are needed to address undergraduate mental wellness, including pedagogies of wellness through which faculty create restorative learning … Continue reading
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Nature Heals Heartbreak: Reflections from Chronic IllnessBy: Melanie Joy Pensak A great amount of heartbreak arose during my health recovery. Through time and reflection, I realize the heartbreak sprouted from a perceived disconnection. I felt disoriented…
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How Nature Helps Us Heal
A doctor explains why he prescribes time outside to his patients.
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_nature_helps_us_heal
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A doctor explains why he prescribes time outside to his patients.
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How to Let Go of Little Annoyances
How we deal with our daily hassles can profoundly affect our health and relationships. Here’s how to do better.
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_let_go_of_little_annoyances
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How to Let Go of Little Annoyances
How we deal with our daily hassles can profoundly affect our health and relationships. Here’s how to do better.
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