Physical Health

Discover the intersection of mindfulness and physical health at Mindful.org. Our physical health category provides a wealth of resources to help you integrate mindfulness into your journey towards better physical well-being. From articles discussing the benefits of mindful movement to advice on managing pain and improving sleep, our content is tailored to enhance your bodily awareness and promote holistic health practices that nourish both body and mind.
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Physical Health

How to Meditate through Exercise 

Meditating through exercise isn't complicated: You can train the mind and body with the breath as part of any exercise that you already do. Read More

  • Laurie J. Cameron
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Focus
The Potential (and Pitfalls) of Yoga and Meditation for Mental Health 

In her new book, All in Her Head: How Gender Bias Harms Women’s Mental Health, science writer Misty Pratt evaluates research and offers advice on trying yoga and meditation to support mental well-being—including why it’s important to adapt these popular practices to what your own mind and body need. Read More 

  • Misty Pratt
  • May 30, 2024
Mindfulness for Sleep
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The Ultimate Guide to Mindfulness for Sleep 

Sufficient sleep heals our bodies and minds, but for many reasons sleep doesn’t always come easily. Mindfulness practices and habits can help us fall asleep and stay asleep. Consult our guide to find tips for meditation, movement, and mindfulness practices to ease into sleep. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • July 13, 2023
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The Science of Embodiment: Connect to Your Body’s Wisdom 

When we’re “up in our head,” we are navigating the world with only part of ourselves—losing track of the body and of the present moment. Willa Blythe Baker explores the emerging science of embodiment and offers four lessons that arise when we tune in to the intelligence of our body. Read More 

  • Willa Blythe Baker
  • July 12, 2023
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