on their breath, body and
feelings and to observe them
in a nonjudgmental way.
Practitioners learn to simply
return their attention to their
breath and body when their
minds wander. In addition
to emotional benefts such
as reduced anxiety, the
practice has been linked to
positive health outcomes
that include less chronic
pain and sounder sleep.
"The students we draw
to the studio have a strong
desire to be more present
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Mindfulness meditation
has been linked to
positive health outcomes
such as less chronic pain
and sounder sleep.
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