Mindfulness at KSU
What is Mindfulness vs. What is Meditation?
According to expert Jon Kabat-Zinn, mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally. Instead of rehashing the past or worrying about the future, your mind tunes into your immediate thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and environment.
Meditation is often referred to as mind-body practice where we are building our mindfulness muscle. Meditation is where individuals utilize techniques such as focused breathing or repeating a word/phrase to calm our mind and stay aware in the present moment.
History
Mindfulness has roots in ancient contemplative traditions, particularly Buddhism, where it has been practiced for over 2,500 years. Over time, mindfulness spread to the West and gained popularity through the work of teachers such as Thich Nhat Hanh and Jon Kabat-Zinn, who introduced it in a secular, evidence-based form through Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Today, mindfulness is widely used to support well-being, stress management, and self-awareness.
Mindfulness is NOT...
It鈥檚 not a religion. While mindfulness has roots in Buddhism, mindfulness is only a small part of the broader Buddhist tradition. Learning mindfulness is neither necessary nor sufficient for practicing Buddhism as a religion.
It is not the same as meditation. Mindfulness and meditation are closely related but not the same. While mindfulness can be practiced through meditation, it can also be applied in everyday activities, such as listening and speaking during a conversation.
It is not a quick fix. Mindfulness is a lifelong practice rather than a quick fix. It does not eliminate challenges, but it can help us navigate them with greater awareness and resilience. Developing mindfulness takes patience, commitment, and consistent practice over time.
Mindfulness and Meditation Training
Discover how to incorporate mindfulness skills and meditation into your life to better manage stress during a mindfulness class. Complete our to set up a class with your group during dates, times and a location convenient for you.
Options:
- 1 session, 45-minutes long
- 4 week, 1 session per week, 75-minutes long each
Benefits of Mindfulness
Students who participated in the mindfulness curriculum were found to be:
- Less stressed;
- More mindful;
- More rested; and
- Reported greater self-compassion.
桃色视频 faculty and staff can use these skills for themselves, and also help their students become more mindful and better manage stress.
