Mindfulness meditation has been practiced in East Asia for thousands of years. In the 1960s and 70s, interest in it brought this Zen staple to the US and Europe. It was common within the counterculture movement and continued over the decades among “crunchy granola” and “New Age” types. Since, several studies have shown remarkable health benefits gained by those engaging in such meditation. Renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh calls mindfulness “present-focused awareness.” This
Engaging in these 8 mindfulness practices decreased HIV patients’ viral loads
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