How to Reach the Ultimate Nirvana... Legally!

What is mindfulness and why is it more important than ever before? There are thousands of studies that have shown mindfulness meditation can positively impact mental and physical health. Whether it’s by reducing stress, improving sleep, increasing focus, or improving relationships, research shows mindfulness works. While the research on mindfulness is still growing, there is evidence to support that the use of mindfulness meditation apps, such as Headspace, makes meditation easier than ever before. Come along and experience it by yourself!

Breathing instructions plays a prominent role in a broad range of stress reduction and relaxation techniques. Most common are instructions to notice breathing, increase awareness of breathing, slow down breathing, breathe abdominally and take deep breaths. Despite the widespread use of these breathing instructions in mindfulness, meditation, yoga and autogenic training, research on the relaxation effects of these instructions is limited. I will discuss the efficacy of slow breathing and deep breaths based on recent research findings.