Yoga and Mindfulness Practices for Children: Kind Wishes

Last updated on: March 28, 2017 at 5:00 am By Rick Hanson

Many of the practices that support our well-being and happiness as adults are wonderful for children as well, but the way that they are taught must be developmentally appropriate and meet their sometimes very different needs. The post Yoga and Mindfulness Practices for Children: Kind Wishes appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

Mindfulness of “Selfing”

Last updated on: March 26, 2017 at 5:00 am By Rick Hanson

Here is a talk from the San Rafael Meditation group with Rick Hanson. It is titled, “Mindfulness of “Selfing”” More information on the San Rafael Meditation group can be found here. The post Mindfulness of “Selfing” appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

Sean Kyler’s Valedictorian Speech

Last updated on: March 24, 2017 at 5:00 am By Rick Hanson

Sean Kyler gives such a powerful speech touching on topics such as celebrating your successes, preservation and looking at the future with hope and positivity The post Sean Kyler’s Valedictorian Speech appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

Be Friendly

Last updated on: March 22, 2017 at 5:00 am By Rick Hanson

Friend or Foe? The Practice: Be friendly. Why? Friendliness is a down-to-earth approach to others that is welcoming and positive. Think about a time when someone was friendly to you – maybe drawing you into a gathering, saying hello on the sidewalk, or smiling from... The post Be Friendly appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

The Power of Mindfulness: Shauna Shapiro

Last updated on: March 21, 2017 at 5:00 am By Rick Hanson

How do we change? In this pioneering talk, Dr. Shauna Shapiro draws on modern neuroscience and ancient wisdom to demonstrate how mindfulness can help us make positive changes in our brains and our lives. The post The Power of Mindfulness: Shauna Shapi... Read more

Right Livelihood

Last updated on: March 19, 2017 at 5:00 am By Rick Hanson

Introduction The Eightfold Path is the fourth of the Buddha's Noble Truths, and it is the way leading to the uprooting of the causes of suffering, and thus to increasingly stable and profound peacefulness, wisdom, virtue, and happiness. The post Right Livelihood appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

Spirit Rock

Last updated on: March 17, 2017 at 5:00 am By Rick Hanson

Taking some "me" time and visiting Spirit Rock for any one of their programs would be very beneficial for those seeking to grow their inner strengths. The post Spirit Rock appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

Your Wonderful Brain

Last updated on: March 14, 2017 at 5:00 am By Rick Hanson

Although your brain isn't heavy - about three pounds of soft, gooshy tissue-like tapioca pudding - it has about 1.1 trillion cells altogether. It literally is the most complex object known in the universe. The post Your Wonderful Brain appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

A Caring, Joyful Heart

Last updated on: March 12, 2017 at 5:00 am By Carisa Speth

As you probably know, compassion and loving kindness are central elements of Buddhism. They arise naturally in response to one of those three fundamental characteristics of existence: interdependence/not-self/emptiness. The post A Caring, Joyful Heart appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more

Chris Picco Sings “Blackbird” to Son in NICU

Last updated on: March 10, 2017 at 5:00 am By Carisa Speth

After his wife unexpectedly and tragically passed away in her sleep, Lennon was delivered by emergency c-section at just 24 weeks. Chris decided to bring his guitar to sing Blackbird to his baby, Lennon The post Chris Picco Sings “Blackbird” to Son in NICU appeared first on Dr. Rick Hanson. Read more