This review synthesizes relations between mindfulness and resting-state fMRI functional
connectivity of brain networks. Mindfulness is characterized by present-moment awareness …

Background: The psycho-physiological changes in brain-body interaction observed in most
of meditative and relaxing practices rely on voluntary slowing down of breath frequency …

With the rise of positive psychology (PP) and its emphasis on the affordances of positive
emotions to second/foreign language teaching and learning, numerous studies have been …

This meta-analytic review responds to promises in the research literature and public domain
about the benefits of workplace mindfulness training. It synthesizes randomized controlled …

Mindfulness and creativity have both come to the forefront of educational interest—but a
better understanding of their relationship and the implications for education is needed. This …

Mindfulness‐based meditation practices have received substantial scientific attention in
recent years. Mindfulness has been shown to bring many psychological benefits to the …

Despite evidence linking trait mindfulness and mindfulness training with a broad range of
effects, still little is known about its underlying active mechanisms. Mindfulness is commonly …

Buddhist-derived meditation practices are currently being employed as a popular form of
health promotion. While meditation programs draw inspiration from Buddhist textual sources …

The benefits of empirically supported mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) are well
documented, but the potential for harm has not been comprehensively studied. The …

Research over the past two decades broadly supports the claim that mindfulness meditation—
practiced widely for the reduction of stress and promotion of health—exerts beneficial effects …