Curt Woolford is a mindfulness coach and consultant, and he teaches yoga and tai chi in the Greater Philadelphia area. This is a blog about mindfulness practices and mindful movement.
I have been reflecting on my work within healthcare and how mindfulness is an integral part of mind-body research. Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program in healthcare, has played a pivotal role in the rise of integrative medicine.
Read MoreAwarenessing. Verb. Definition: The deliberate action of creating and sustaining a state of awareness.
Read MoreAs I’m gearing up for a run, I’m pondering the topic for this mindfulness blog. After selecting just the right gear so I’m neither too hot nor too cold for an eight mile run, I finally get myself outside. After a couple miles my mind wanders, reminding me that I need a blog topic. I let the thought go and return my attention to my running. Then the lightbulb goes off. What I’m doing right now - mindful running, is the blog!
Read MoreIntegrating mindfulness into our lives has many benefits. When we are more aware of the present moment, we have access to a richer experience of life. When I find a deeper sense of presence, it can feel like I’ve opened a door. I step through into an experience of life that is more vibrant, more fulfilling. Mindfulness helps to find this doorway to presence.
Read MoreMedia, Pennsylvania has declared itself a Mindful Village. This article exams what mindfulness is and how we can build a mindful community.
Read More© Curt Woolford 2018
