Masters of Mindfulness: Transforming Your Mind and Body

Overview

Go from “ummmm…” to “ommmm…” with help from 11 mindfulness specialists on the benefits of mindful thinking.

Mindfulness as a practice is very simple and its effects are well-documented. Now, modern biology and neuroscience can actually quantify many of the effects of mindfulness, and you may be surprised by how powerful the impact can be. In Masters of Mindfulness, 11 top researchers and proponents of mindfulness discuss what modern science has revealed about this ancient practice and the many ways it can benefit your life. These 22 lectures present a unique opportunity, bringing a diverse group of renowned specialists together in one place for the first time to share their experiences and guide you through several mindfulness exercises. Acting as your primary guide, psychologist and mindfulness expert Dr. Shauna Shapiro combines insights from some of the greatest minds in the field to give you a comprehensive experience of mindfulness, its practice, and its benefits.

Course Structure

1. What You Practice Grows Stronger
   Explore your purpose for engaging in mindfulness with Dr. Shauna Shapiro. (23 min)
2. Essential Themes of Mindfulness
   Engage in a meditation exercise and explore common mindfulness questions. (31 min)
3. Using Mindfulness to Grow Inner Resources
   Learn how mindfulness can help you grow inner resources through positive neuroplasticity with Dr. Rick Hanson. (33 min)
4. Hardwiring Inner Resources: HEAL
   Convert positive experiences into long-term beneficial traits through mindfulness. (40 min)
5. Mindfulness in Heartbreak
   Discover how mindfulness can aid healing during loss with author Kristine Carlson. (34 min)
6. Embracing Change and Choosing Growth
   Understand how to fill emotional gaps caused by loss through mindfulness. (39 min)
7. A Mindful Approach to Anger
   Learn to recognize and respond to anger healthily with Juna Mustad. (37 min)
8. Getting to Know Your Anger
   Understand the neuroscience behind anger and mindfulness practices for better responses. (33 min)
9. Mindfulness at Work: The Power of Authenticity
   Create an authentic atmosphere in the workplace with Mike Robbins. (31 min)
10. Mindfulness at Work: The Power of Appreciation
    Explore the impact of appreciation on workplace satisfaction and mental health. (31 min)
11. The Benefits of Brain Training
    Join Dr. Amishi Jha to explore exercises for improving attention and focus. (27 min)
12. Mindfulness as Brain Training
    Learn about the long-term benefits of mindfulness-based training programs. (36 min)
13. The Science of Mindful Aging
    Discover how mindfulness can affect cellular aging with Dr. Elissa Epel. (33 min)
14. Positive Behaviors That Slow Aging
    Understand how your mental life impacts aging at the cellular level. (21 min)
15. Mindful Sex: Being Present in Your Body
    Explore how mindfulness can enhance physical connection and pleasure. (25 min)
16. Beyond the Orgasm: Communicate and Flow
    Learn mindfulness techniques to improve communication and connection with partners. (30 min)
17. Awe: A Defining Human Emotion
    Join Dr. Dacher Keltner to understand the significance of awe in human experience. (22 min)
18. How Can You Find More Awe?
    Explore the benefits of awe and how to integrate it into your life. (37 min)
19. Blue Mind: The Healing Power of Water
    Learn about the positive response of our brains to water and natural connections. (31 min)
20. Go Deeper: The Seven Ages of Water
    Discover how water impacts mental and physical health through mindfulness. (36 min)
21. Mindsight: Understanding Your Inner Life
    Discover the relationship between integration and mental health with Dr. Dan Siegel. (30 min)
22. The Wheel of Awareness: A Model for Well-Being
    Experience the “Wheel of Awareness” meditation to enhance mental health. (34 min)