Relieve Trauma Symptoms in Female Prisoners with Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Through providing a profound state of rest and relaxation, the TM technique allows inmates to relieve symptoms of deeply rooted trauma that form the basis of criminal behavior. As the grip of past traumas is loosened, inmates naturally calm […]
Improve Anxiety and Work Better with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Being mindful means paying attention to the present moment, exactly as it is. It is really hard to be anxious if you are completely focused on the present moment” – AnxietyBC Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United […]
Improve Generalized Anxiety Disorder by Decentering and Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness allows us to interrupt automatic, reflexive fight, flight, or freeze reactions—reactions that can lead to anxiety, fear, foreboding, and worry.” – Bob Stahl Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults, […]
Relieve Social Anxiety with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness is shown in research to use neural pathways in the brain that cause the nervous system to calm. Using mindfulness, we can begin to notice what happens in the body when anxiety is present and develop strategies to empower clients to “signal […]
Live Longer with Yoga and Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “A growing body of research supports the immediate benefits of meditation, such as reduced stress and anxiety levels, lower blood pressure, and enhanced happiness. While these initial perks may be reason enough for us to practice, meditation’s positive impact appears […]
Decrease Stress Hormones with Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Individuals who scored high on the mindfulness questionnaire also had low levels in cortisol, both before and after the retreat. Subjects whose mindfulness score increased after the retreat also showed a decrease in cortisol.” – Tonya Jacobs Stress is an integral […]
Reduce Anxiety with Mindfulness and Aroma Therapy By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “If you have unproductive worries, you can train yourself to experience those thoughts completely differently. “You might think ‘I’m late, I might lose my job if I don’t get there on time, and it will be a disaster!’ Mindfulness teaches […]
Improve Personality and Well-being with a Meditation Retreat By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Even if you’re terrified, even if you have no interest in being a monk and you’re not an extremist by nature, I know that sitting in silence for 10 days will blow your mind.” – MeiMei Fox Retreat […]
Relieve Trauma Symptoms and Stress in Prisoners with Meditation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Ever since a kid, I’ve just been miserable being myself. After just one month of meditating, I’ve felt so much energy, it’s amazing how good I feel.” – Geoff, prison inmate serving life sentence Around 2 ¼ million […]
Reduce Test Anxiety with Mindful Breathing By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mindfulness training for students gives you tools to help you remain calm, sustain your attention, and be able to focus. It does this by helping you to pay attention to the present moment through simple breathing and meditation practices which increase […]