A video of a lecture given by Dr. Stuart Eisendrath, director of the UCSF Depression Center on "Staying in the Now: Maintaining Mental Health Through Mindfulness - Mindfulness Exercise."
The lecture is presented by the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine from February 2010 for UCTV for educational use only.
In this video lecture Dr. Stuart Eisendrath leads a mindfulness exercise as a technique for maintaining mental health.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
The Meaning of Namasté
I found two different meanings of Namasté, a greeting, a blessing and a way of bidding others good by and good health.
The first is a shorter version:
The second, a bit longer version:
Namasté.
Go in health. Go in Peace. Go in Love.
Image: Modified Microsoft Clipart.
The first is a shorter version:
I honor that place in you where the universe resides
And when I am in that place in me
and you are in that place in you
We are one.
The second, a bit longer version:
I honor the place in you
in which the entire universe dwells.
I honor the place in you
which is of live,
of truth, of light
and of peace.
When you are in that place in you
and I am in that place in me,
we are one.
Namasté.
Go in health. Go in Peace. Go in Love.
Image: Modified Microsoft Clipart.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
The Power of Sharing Namaste
The Hindu American Foundation brings you its first three minute short film as a reminder of the power of the Hindu greeting, Namaste ("The Divine within me bows to the Divine within you").
Namaste
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Healing Greeting,
Namaste,
Namaste Greeting
Friday, June 18, 2010
Mindfulness, Stress Reduction and Healing with John Kabat-Zinn
Another Google TechTalk from Jon Kabot-Zinn this one on "Mindfulness, Stress Reduction and Healing" from March 8, 2007
In this talk Jon describes the revolution in medicine that has occurred over the past 30 years that has integrated the mind back into the body and developed a remarkable range of practices for integrating one's experience, reducing stress, healing the body, coping more effectively with emotions such as anxiety, anger, and depression, and cultivating greater well-being and happiness.
His work has been instrumental in bringing Buddhist meditative practices, as he likes to say, "without the Buddhism" to full acceptance within the mainstream of medicine, psychology, and health care, and has shown them to be effective in people suffering from a wide range of medical conditions.
Source: Kabot-Zinn J. 2007. Mindfulness with Jon Kabat-Zinn. Google Talks.
In this talk Jon describes the revolution in medicine that has occurred over the past 30 years that has integrated the mind back into the body and developed a remarkable range of practices for integrating one's experience, reducing stress, healing the body, coping more effectively with emotions such as anxiety, anger, and depression, and cultivating greater well-being and happiness.
His work has been instrumental in bringing Buddhist meditative practices, as he likes to say, "without the Buddhism" to full acceptance within the mainstream of medicine, psychology, and health care, and has shown them to be effective in people suffering from a wide range of medical conditions.
Source: Kabot-Zinn J. 2007. Mindfulness with Jon Kabat-Zinn. Google Talks.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Open Heart Meditation
An Open Heart Meditation that was published on the Oprah.com website in June as part of the article, "Listen Up! Why Being in Your Heart is Better Than In Your Head."
This opening heart meditation comes from Ed and Deb Shapiro, authors of Be The Change, How Meditation Can Transform You and the World.
You may want to record the meditation so you can listen to the words and not focus on reading them.
Opening Heart Meditation
Settle your body in an upright and seated posture.
Bring your focus to the natural flow of your breath as it enters and leaves your body.
Just watch your breath as your mind settles.
Now bring your attention to the heart space in the center of your chest.
And just breathe in and out of this space.
With each in-breathe feel your heart gently opening and softening; with each out-breathe release any tension or resistance.
Silently repeat, "My heart is opening and softening."
You may experience great joy or even sadness.
Let the feelings come and go, while you just keep breathing into your heart space.
Stay here as long as you wish.
When you are ready, take a deep breath and let it go.
Gently open your eyes and take the peace of your heart with you through your day.
May you feel more peaceful after finishing this meditation.
Read more of the Listen Up! Why Being in Your Heart is Better Than In Your Head article at the Oprah.com website.
Source: Shapiro E. 2010. Listen Up! Why Being in Your Heart is Better Than In Your Head. Oprah.com
Image: Mary R. Vogt. Garden Fence. Morgue File Free Photo.
This opening heart meditation comes from Ed and Deb Shapiro, authors of Be The Change, How Meditation Can Transform You and the World.
You may want to record the meditation so you can listen to the words and not focus on reading them.
Opening Heart Meditation
Settle your body in an upright and seated posture.
Bring your focus to the natural flow of your breath as it enters and leaves your body.
Just watch your breath as your mind settles.
Now bring your attention to the heart space in the center of your chest.
And just breathe in and out of this space.
With each in-breathe feel your heart gently opening and softening; with each out-breathe release any tension or resistance.
Silently repeat, "My heart is opening and softening."
You may experience great joy or even sadness.
Let the feelings come and go, while you just keep breathing into your heart space.
Stay here as long as you wish.
When you are ready, take a deep breath and let it go.
Gently open your eyes and take the peace of your heart with you through your day.
May you feel more peaceful after finishing this meditation.
Read more of the Listen Up! Why Being in Your Heart is Better Than In Your Head article at the Oprah.com website.
Source: Shapiro E. 2010. Listen Up! Why Being in Your Heart is Better Than In Your Head. Oprah.com
Image: Mary R. Vogt. Garden Fence. Morgue File Free Photo.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Quote for the Week - Living a Health Life
These wise words of advice on living a healthy life come from Roman encyclopedist, A. Cornelius Celsus:
Live in rooms full of light.Image: Gracey. Yellow Tulips. Morgue File Free Photo.
Avoid heavy food.
Be moderate in
the drinking of wine.
Take massage, baths,
exercise, and gymnastics.
Fight insomnia with
gentle rocking or
the sound of running water.
Change surroundings
and take long journeys.
Strictly avoid frightening ideas.
Indulge in
cheerful conversation
and amusements.
Listen to music.
A. Cornelius Celsus25 BC-50 AD
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Exercise Quote,
Health Quote,
Wellness Quote
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Autogenic Relaxation Exercise
An Autogenic Relaxation Exercise adapted from patient handout materials from the Ohio State University Medical Center, a designated National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center.
This Autogenic Relaxation Exercise is a beneficial way to help start the relaxation process.
Follow the directions below:
Source: Autogenic Relaxation Exercise. Ohio State University Medical Center, a designated National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Image: bjearwicke. Toes in the Grass. Royalty Free Use.
This Autogenic Relaxation Exercise is a beneficial way to help start the relaxation process.
Follow the directions below:
Repeat each of these phases 3 times, with a 15 second pause after each phase:You can go on to customize your own version of the Autogenic Relaxation Exercise by writing out your own series of phrases, ones that resonate best with you. By generating your own phrases, you can create an exercise designed to work specifically for you.
My arms and legs are heavy and warm.
My heartbeat is calm and regular.
My body breathes freely and easily.
My abdomen is warm.
My forehead is cool.
My mind is quiet and still.
I am at peace.
Source: Autogenic Relaxation Exercise. Ohio State University Medical Center, a designated National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Image: bjearwicke. Toes in the Grass. Royalty Free Use.
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Autogenic Exercise,
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