Mindfulness for the Body and Mind

The mind-body approach centers around the belief that your mind and body are intended to work together for optimal health. You may not have realized that the mind and body are so connected: The way you feel may influence the way you think, and the way you think may affect the way you feel. Your body and mind work together to keep you functioning and thriving. But did you know that by tuning into what your body is telling you, you can begin to understand more about how your body supports you? Even negative effects, like stomach pain or headaches, can signal that we need to make a change in our lives for our health. When we are able to tune into this connection, we can begin to make decisions for our well-being that will enhance our personal and professional lives.

In this course on Mindfulness for the Body and Mind, you will explore how the mind and body are connected when it comes to health and well-being. Paying attention to what your body is telling you and noticing stress right away makes you more likely to attend to your physical health, preventing or managing a variety of issues that you may face.

Learning objectives:

• Understand the mind-body connection
• Identify some of the physical concerns that may arise due to emotional stressors
• Explain how emotional stressors can cause physical effects
• Recognize the positive physical effects of mindfulness practices
• Implement strategies to integrate mindfulness into your life