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Fully Present: The Science, Art, and Practice of Mindfulness

By Susan L. Smalley and Diana Winston
Read by Elizabeth London

Ascent Audio 9781596596191
8.73 Hours • Unabridged
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Mindfulness—the art of paying attention with openness and curiosity to the present moment—has attracted ever-growing interest and tens of thousands of practitioners. This uniquely accessible guide provides a scientific explanation for how mindfulness positively and powerfully affects the brain and body, as well as practical guidance. With sections devoted to "The Science," "The Art," and "The Practice," Fully Present will help you understand how and why meditation is so effective, and will help you develop and sustain your own practice in order to: • Reduce stress • Boost your body's immune system • Ease chronic physical pain • Cope with negative emotions • Increase self-awareness • Cultivate happiness Complete with fascinating research on how our brains work and respond to meditation, as well as practical tips and exercises, Fully Present is an essential guide for anyone interested in enhancing their own health and well-being.

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Mindfulness—the art of paying attention with openness and curiosity to the present moment—has attracted ever-growing interest and tens of thousands of practitioners. This uniquely accessible guide provides a scientific explanation for how mindfulness positively and powerfully affects the brain and body, as well as practical guidance. With sections devoted to "The Science," "The Art," and "The Practice," Fully Present will help you understand how and why meditation is so effective, and will help you develop and sustain your own practice in order to:

• Reduce stress
• Boost your body's immune system
• Ease chronic physical pain
• Cope with negative emotions
• Increase self-awareness
• Cultivate happiness

Complete with fascinating research on how our brains work and respond to meditation, as well as practical tips and exercises, Fully Present is an essential guide for anyone interested in enhancing their own health and well-being.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Mindful living is the highest form of human intelligence. Fully Present is a very practical guide that will make your life joyful, creative, and healthy.” —Deepak Chopra, New York Times bestselling author
“Fully Present is a rare fusion of science, spirituality, and healing. This book is a treasure trove of wisdom.” —Kathy Freston, New York Times bestselling author of The Lean
“The authors draw on their experience of bringing mindfulness to the masses and present the scientific side of mindfulness with an artful approach that results in a well-rounded synthesis accessible to scholars and laymen alike.” —Publishers Weekly
“A highly readable, informed, and elegant synthesis. Susan Smalley and Diana Winston have done a remarkable job of weaving together a coherent and compelling narrative that encourages each one of us to explore mindfulness from the inside out for our own benefit and the greater well-being of the world.” —Jon Kabat-Zinn, bestselling author; founder of the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School
“Brilliant, authoritative, rooted in solid research, and incredibly useful! If people would follow the practices outlined here, it is guaranteed they would become happier, healthier, and more fulfilled in their lives.” —Edward Hallowell, MD, bestselling author of Driven to Distraction

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Author Bio: Susan L. Smalley PhD

Author Bio: Susan L. Smalley PhD

Susan Smalley, PhD, is the founder and director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA, bringing twenty years of experience as a professor and behavior geneticist to the emerging area of mindfulness research. She is the coauthor of Fully Present: The Science, Art, and Practice of Mindfulness.

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Author Bio: Diana Winston

Author Bio: Diana Winston

Diana Winston is the Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center. She is also a member of the Teachers Council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Northern California and has been teaching Buddhist retreats since 2000. She is the founder of the Buddhist Alliance for Social Engagement with the Buddhist Peace Fellowship and is an advocate for socially engaged Buddhism, teaching the interface of Buddhism and social change nationally and internationally.

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Available Formats : CD, MP3 CD
Category: Nonfiction/Self-Help
Runtime: 8.73
Audience: Adult
Language: English

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