By Traci Pedersen Associate News Editor Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on May 4, 2013 Meditation Produces Opposite Effect of ‘Fight or Flight’ A new study reveals that practitioners of meditation experience changes in gene expression that are the exact opposite of what occurs during the “flight or fight” stress response. Specifically, genes associated… Continue reading Meditation Produces Opposite Effect of ‘Fight or Flight’ | Psych Central News
Month: May 2013
Yoga Isn’t Just Good For Your Mind, It’s Good For Your Genes | Greatist
There are lots of reasons to start practicing yoga and meditation. Yogis get to shop at Lululemon and tote around fancy rolled-up mats. Those who meditate attract admiring looks when they sit poised in lotus position in the middle of a crowded office building. Okay, so we’re being a bit facetious. But, as it turns… Continue reading Yoga Isn’t Just Good For Your Mind, It’s Good For Your Genes | Greatist
Origami Invitational – All Youth Origami Artists Welcome to join in the June Exhibit at Mind Unwind Gallery
In celebration of two Featured Youth Origami Artists, the June Exhibition at Mind Unwind Gallery will include an Origami Invitational All youth origami artists will be welcome to bring in and share their favorite pieces during the West Seattle Artwalk June 13th, 5pm-7pm. Included in the June exhibition called “The Sacred Shadow Self” will be… Continue reading Origami Invitational – All Youth Origami Artists Welcome to join in the June Exhibit at Mind Unwind Gallery
Mary Pritchard: But I Don’t Have Time to Meditate
Yes, you do. Time isn’t the issue; it’s priority, and specifically prioritizing yourself. I learned this the hard way this past week. For those of you on an academic schedule, you know that once spring break is over, crunch time begins. The first thing that usually goes for me during crunch time is any type… Continue reading Mary Pritchard: But I Don’t Have Time to Meditate
Video: The Art and Mathematics of Origami | CAST
Congratulations to Erik and Martin Demaine for their recent Guggenheim award! “One of our growing realizations over the years is that mathematics itself is an art form, and I think that’s what attracted both of us to this area in the first place. [I]t has the same kind of creativity, the same kinds of aesthetics,… Continue reading Video: The Art and Mathematics of Origami | CAST
Meditation and the art of investment | Managing Wealth | Personal Finance | Financial Post
Larry Wong/Postmedia Network From Ray Dalio to Bill Gross, some of the biggest names in money management are practicing meditation. At a conference last week in Washington, Dalio expounded on how his practice of meditation has helped his investment performance. Georgetown University, at the same conference, announced it would begin to offer a semester-long class… Continue reading Meditation and the art of investment | Managing Wealth | Personal Finance | Financial Post
Meditation Could Help Students Get Better Grades, Study Finds
Want to do well on that upcoming test? Consider a little meditation, a new study in the journal Mindfulness suggests. Researchers from George Mason University and the University of Illinois conducted their study on college students in a psychology class. Some of the students were shown how to meditate before listening to a lecture, while… Continue reading Meditation Could Help Students Get Better Grades, Study Finds
Unwind your Mind – Meditation Classes next week on the UW campus May 9th
Techniques to help clear and open your mind. This 3 hour intensive is chock full of tips for starting a meditation practice. Gain a quick overview of different kinds of meditation styles so that you can discover for yourself the benefits of meditation and choose the type best suited to you. On Campus. Please note:… Continue reading Unwind your Mind – Meditation Classes next week on the UW campus May 9th