Introduction to Mindfulness: Practices

 
 
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Being Present

1 and 5 minute practices returning attention to the present moment.

 
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Mindful Breath

5, 10, 15 or 20 minute practices from CMC group leaders using the breath as focus object.

 
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Sounds Meditation

4 minutes of mindful listening from Mindfulness teacher Jennifer Krag.

 

Mindful Movement

22 minute session for health and well-being of the body and mind.

 
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Walking Meditation

10 minutes focusing on the sensation of the body in motion.

 
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3 Minute Breathing Space

A short “dose” of mindfulness to recenter yourself, led by Jon Kabat-Zinn.

 
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Compassionate Body Scan

Practice extending compassion throughout the body, led by Kristin Neff.

 
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Self-Compassion Break

3 minutes extending compassion towards oneself, led by CMC’s Susan Pollak.

 
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Giving & Receiving Compassion

20 minute practice feeling compassion as it is given and received, led by Kristin Neff.

Featured News: CMC was awarded a research grant titled “Neural and physiologic effects of self-compassion on chronic pain” from the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital.  This grant provides seed funding for a pilot neuroimaging study examining self-compassion training for people experiencing chronic lower back pain.