Shambhala Sun’s Guide To Mindful Living
0 Comment by Ozzie Gontang / March 9, 2010 / Posted in Breathe, Meditation, Mindful Business, Mindful Leadership, MindfulnessThe March issue of the Shambhala Sun is focused on Mindfulness. The editorial by Barry Boyce explains (although it always has):
Why The Shambhala Sun Is Taking Mindfulness to Heart
The Shambhala Sun has collected a series of excellent articles in its feature section in its Guide To Mindful Living.
Thich Nhat Hanh shares a [...]
Ready for 2010? First, complete 2009.
1 Comment by Ozzie Gontang / December 24, 2009 / Posted in Mindful Business, Mindful Running, MindfulnessThis is shared with you from a fellow Vistage Chair and friend: Dwight Frindt
Ready for 2010? First, complete 2009.
It’s the time of year when many of us conduct annual rituals that may include everything from strategic planning sessions for business to making New Year’s resolutions or setting Bold Goals for 2010 and beyond. We’ve found [...]
Mindfulness & Breathing
0 Comment by Ozzie Gontang / November 20, 2009 / Posted in Breathe, Meditation, Mindful Running, MindfulnessIn an explanation of the breathing techniques of Russian scientist, Dr Konstatin Buteyko, an interesting observation was made. A dog breathing at 40 breathes/minute lives 20 years; a man breathing at 17 breathes/minute lives 70 years and a turtle breathing at 1 to 3 breathes a minute lives several hundred years. Maybe this is another [...]
Neuroscience Research Using Mindfulness Meditation
0 Comment by Ozzie Gontang / July 22, 2009 / Posted in UncategorizedI stopped by the Neuromarketing website of two friends, Patrick Renvoise and Christophe Morin, who are Vistage speakers. Neuromarketing.com was officially launched in June. They have invited anyone interested in contributing knowledge, thoughts, content to make it better and richer for everyone. If interested you might be interested in joining their neuromarketing community.
This video, [...]
Mindfulness: MBSR In West Virginia & the World
0 Comment by Ozzie Gontang / July 12, 2009 / Posted in Meditation, MindfulnessHere’s a short clip to watch on a research study using Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program in West Virginia.
Embedded video from CNN Video
You can read the accompanying article: Mindfulness Training Busts Stress
If you want to see where there are MBSR program in your area or worldwide check out U. Mass.’s Center for Mindfulness locator.
Mindfulness, Compassion, and Language
3 Comments by Ozzie Gontang / July 9, 2009 / Posted in Meditation, MindfulnessKurt Barstow’s article Mindfulness, compassion, and language is worth a good read.
He shares insights from Jack Kornfield’s The Wise Heart on Compassion
Several weeks ago I had the privilege and pleasure of attending a session by Marcelline Brogli, MFT who did a masterful job sharing the work of Marshall Rosenberg’s teachings from his [...]
The Journey of a Walking/Running Therapist
2 Comments by Ozzie Gontang / July 6, 2009 / Posted in Mindful Running“SOLVITUR AMBULANDO: The problem will walk itself out.” ––Latin Proverb.
The Journey of a Running Therapist
A Sometimes Mindful Runner
©1997, 2009 Austin’Ozzie’ Gontang, Ph.D.
The issue will always be, “When was your last run?” Not what you did last month or last year or ten years ago. The sojourn, however, is often of interest to fellow travelers [...]
Quick Relaxation Techniques to Reduce Stress
8 Comments by Ozzie Gontang / February 18, 2009 / Posted in Breathe, MindfulnessKaren Sothers, teacher of the MBSR program at Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine was quoted in this article by R.J. Ignelzi today.
Each of us can make the most out of taking moments to remind us to be mindful.
Give Stress A Rest:
Simple, quick relaxation techniques help tackle tension
By R.J. Ignelzi
Union-Tribune Staff Writer
2:00 a.m. February 17, 2009
Your [...]
A Mindful View of Overcoming Holiday Blues
2 Comments by Ozzie Gontang / December 11, 2008 / Posted in MindfulnessThe holidays are a time of festivity and joy for many. But for some it’s the most stressful time of year. The joy for some (holiday decorating, cards to write, gifts to get, vacation arrangements, family gatherings with in-laws) can produce resentment and anxiety in others. This anxiety can be compounded by confrontations with [...]
