UH Connor Whole Health

Mindfulness Guidance and Training

Mindfulness is described as a way of paying attention to the present moment, on purpose, and non-judgmentally (Jon Kabat-Zinn). Through learning the principles and practices of mindfulness we can train our minds and bodies in this kind of awareness.

What Mindfulness Can Do

More than 35 years of research has shown that practicing mindfulness can result in positive changes in things like:

Pain sensitivity
Stress
Anxiety and depression
Blood pressure
Attention and focus
Emotion regulation
Immune function
Sense of well-being

Who Practices Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is being practiced in a wide variety of venues and by a broad range of people. Businesses such as Google and Proctor & Gamble have made mindfulness part of their corporate cultures, and athletes, both professional and Olympic, are using it to improve performance. School systems and colleges are instituting mindfulness programming to help students feel better, improve behavior and achieve better results academically.

Positive Feedback for Mindfulness

Participants in Mindfulness classes have found the program to be highly beneficial. A few of the positive comments from the program include:

“I wish everyone could take this course – there would be more happiness and less stress in our world. Life is short and enjoying each moment feels very good.”
“Very interesting. I’ve walked away with a unique new set of skills that I can incorporate into various parts of my life.”
“The program offers a perspective for people who have practiced before and those who have not. Also a balance between the science and the mind and overall health I think was delightful and helpful.”

References for Mindfulness

How to Learn Mindfulness

UH Connor Whole Health offers mindfulness classes that are open to the public, as well as hospital employees. We provide individual coaching, as well as programming tailored to meet the needs of organizations, businesses and schools.