Jon Kabat-Zinn states that "Concentration is a cornerstone of mindfulness practice.
Traditional mindfulness practices can awaken this by understanding, release and wisdom.
This mindfulness practice allows the participant to notice when automatic processes are occurring and to alter their reaction to be more of a reflection.
Despite methodological weaknesses, the research on the application of mindfulness practices is promising.
The current body of scientific literature on the effects of mindfulness practices is promising despite the presence of methodological weaknesses.
Research suggests that mindfulness practices are useful in the treatment of pain, stress, anxiety, depressive relapse, disordered eating, and addiction.
He is working on various ways to bring a secular mindfulness practice to a wider audience, using revamped terminology and techniques and automated expert systems.
In the past 30 years many studies have been done that show some positive effects of mindfulness practice.
They saw this work as part of their meditation and mindfulness practice, not apart from it.
Benefits of mindfulness practice include reduction of stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.