This movie is about the impact Vispassana meditation has on prisoners at Donaldson Correctional Facility in Alabama. The director of the movie, Jenny Phillips, was recently featured on Oprah.
Meditation, Positive Emotions and Well-Being
New psychological research demonstrates the benefits of loving-kindness meditation (LKM) on increasing positive emotions, personal resources and well-being.
Fear, Politics and Altruism
Two new academic articles have got my attention because of their link to positive social change. The first article, found in Current Directions of Psychological Science, reports on the science of gratitude.
The Science of Bliss
Jill Bolte Taylor is a neurological researcher who had a stroke 12 years ago. In her new book, My Stoke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey, she describes her stroke and recovery in detail.
Two great Yoga studios in Minneapolis
A couple of great yoga studios in Minneapolis. One Yoga is a non-profit yoga studio that benefits the community and introduces people – including those groups and individuals who traditionally lack access
Vote Obama*
I feel uncomfortable telling people to vote for Barack Obama without tacking an asterisk onto the end of my plea. I feel disingenuous assuring my friends and family that Barack Obama is different than the other candidates and that once in office
Yoga Locations in the Twin Cities
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