Mindfulness on the brain: a review of structural and functional MRI findings in mindfulness-based stress reduction

Mindfulness practices focus on developing present moment awareness and adopting an attitude of acceptance in everyday life [1]. There has been a growing interest in the application of mindfulness to mental and physical health. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an 8-week program that trains participants in several mindfulness meditation practices with the goal of managing stress and reducing anxiety [2,3]. The techniques taught include sitting meditation (directing attention to specifi…

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