By Angela Cataldo, Student at Clemson University and BodiMojo Blog Contributor It is expected that about 20.5 million students will be attending college this fall. For many, this is the first time away from home, the first time finally experiencing the “real world.” How can practicing mindfulness ease this stressful life transition? It has become […]
Being Happy Is Easier Than You Think
When you think of happiness, what do you imagine? Maybe a warm smile comes to your face thinking about your loved ones, a nice walk outdoors, a funny moment, or your favorite food. Happiness comes from an all around “good vibes” feeling on the inside and out. It’s hard to define but we know it […]
How Mindfulness Benefits Patients With IBS
While pain experts promote distraction as a powerful pain coping mechanism, research also shows that practicing mindfulness, or paying attention to what is happening in the moment without criticizing the thoughts and feelings that come to the surface, offers a range of health benefits. But how can mindfulness affect your child’s IBS symptom management? Mindfulness has been […]
Why You Should Practice Self-Compassion
Being compassionate towards others is something most of us can do fairly well. It’s a natural impulse to want to help others who are in physical or emotional pain. Recognizing others’ misfortunes and doing something to help–or at least wishing there were something we could do–can also improve our own well-being. As it turns out, […]
Why Do We Crave Fear?
As Halloween approaches and people line up to attend haunted houses, horror movies, and other spooky spectacles, you might wonder: why do some of us like to be scared? We know that the brain is wired for compassion and that the teen brain is easily stimulated by technology. We even know that our thoughts can change the structure of our brain. But […]
Reading, Writing, Math and Yoga?
Why teaching mindfulness in school makes perfect sense By Tami Rogers, an award-winning writer, parent blogger, and mom of two daughters who are now in college. As you and your kids get back into the rhythm of the new school year, here’s something to consider. Is the curriculum in your child’s school providing all that it […]
Mindfulness in Schools: A Passing Fad?
At BodiMojo, we are inspired every day to create and engage our community of adolescents, healthcare professionals, teachers, partners and parents in forwarding the well-being of our youth through mindfulness, compassion and self-care. Despite current arguments describing mindfulness in schools as a passing fad, overwhelming evidence demonstrates that teens and adolescents enjoy much happier, more fulfilled […]
Good Reads for Great Parents: Increase Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence
April is Stress Awareness Month. And why not? It’s tax season after all. Moreover, for many, it’s the end of a long hard winter. Let’s face it: with spring upon us, it’s as good a time as any to push the “reset” button. So we decided to check what’s out there for parents. At BodiMojo,we […]
A Lesson in Mindfulness from Children
As a parent, clinician, and founder of BodiMojo, nothing makes me more happy than seeing children who know so much more than we ever give them credit for. This short film by the Salzmans on breathing and mindfulness from the point of view of children tells a BIG story in just a little bit of time. […]
Stop and Smell the Roses: Mindfulness Tips
When was the last time you stopped and smelled the roses? Saw them bask in the sun? Touched their velvety petals? Listened to them ripple in the wind? Taste doesn’t really apply here, but you get the idea. While we New Englanders recover from another round of snow and remain somewhat cooped up, we could use […]
