Since mindfulness is something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health issues.

Jon Kabat-Zinn, who brought mindfulness meditation into mainstream medical settings, discusses how the centering practice can help with some of... A leading mindfulness teacher shares insights on ...

Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., is a scientist, writer, and meditation teacher engaged in bringing mindfulness into the mainstream of medicine and society. He gives public talks and workshops throughout the ...

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an eight-week program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn back in 1979. In the decades since, MBSR--and mindfulness in general--have become an accepted part of ...

In 1979, a report from the Surgeon General inspired Jon Kabat-Zinn to action. The U.S. "Healthy People" report chronicled Americans' struggles with chronic diseases, connecting poor health with ...

"Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." —Victor Frankl Are you feeling stuck ruminating on the past or worrying about the future? Imagine ...

In 1979, a report from the Surgeon General inspired Jon Kabat-Zinn to action. The U.S. "Healthy People" report chronicled Americans' struggles with chronic diseases, connecting poor health with ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. In 1979, a report from the Surgeon ...