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Learn moreMindfulness—the art of paying attention with openness and curiosity to the present moment—has attracted ever-growing interest and tens of thousands of practitioners. This uniquely accessible guide provides a scientific explanation for how mindfulness positively and powerfully affects the brain and body, as well as practical guidance. With sections devoted to “The Science,” “The Art,” and “The Practice,” Fully Present will help you understand how and why meditation is so effective, and will help you develop and sustain your own practice in order to:
• Reduce stress
• Boost your body’s immune system
• Ease chronic physical pain
• Cope with negative emotions
• Increase self-awareness
• Cultivate happiness
Complete with fascinating research on how our brains work and respond to meditation, as well as practical tips and exercises, Fully Present is an essential guide for anyone interested in enhancing their own health and well-being.
Called by the LA Times "one of the nation's best-known teachers of mindfulness," Diana Winston has taught mindfulness since 1993 in a variety of settings, including hospitals, universities, corporations, nonprofits, schools in the U.S. and Asia, and online. She developed the evidence-based Mindful Awareness Practices (MAPS) curriculum and the Training in Mindfulness Facilitation, which trains mindfulness teachers worldwide. Her work has been mentioned or she has been quoted in the New York Times; O, The Oprah Magazine; Newsweek; the Los Angeles Times; Allure; Women's Health; and in a variety of magazines, books, and journals. She is also the author of Wide Awake: A Buddhist Guide for Teens and the audio program Mindful Meditations, and has published numerous articles on mindfulness. Diana is a member of the Teacher's Council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Northern California. She has been practicing mindfulness meditation since 1989, including a year as a Buddhist nun in Burma. Currently, Diana's most challenging and rewarding practice involves trying to mindfully parent an eight-year-old. She lives in Los Angeles.