What is mindfulness?
Being present in the moment without judgement. Practicing mindfulness can look like breathing exercises, yoga, meditation, body scans, guided imagery, or anything else that allows you to bring your awareness to your body, your breath, and the present moment.
Why practice mindfulness?
According to the American Psychological Association, regularly practicing mindfulness can:
- reduce stress
- boost working memory
- increased ability to focus
- health benefits such as increased immune functioning