In the Flow

Mindfulness is the hot buzz word these days, with the Boston Red Sox practicing mindfulness in the locker room and Google teaching the practice to its employees. Now we know that “being in the flow” can help ease the struggles of life’s stresses. Mindfulness can help us thrive, not just survive, in this world. Think of mindfulness as one aspect of a lifelong journey toward being more accepting, less judgmental and kinder to yourself and others.

Neurobehavioral scientist Deborah Norris, Ph.D. ties together existing theories of brain science with her own exciting new theories on the science of mindfulness and how meditation alters our brains, in her new book, In the Flow: Bridging the Science and Practice of Mindfulness. In this revised edition, Dr. Norris presents new evidence-based theories with far-reaching implications for how and why we practice meditation, and the role of mindfulness practices in healthcare.  In The Flow isn’t just another how-to book on mindfulness, rather it explains in clear language how mindfulness relieves pain, inflammation and disease, heals the body, and how anyone can implement these practices for themselves.

Since 2009, many medical studies have proven to us that meditation can change our biochemistry, the structure of our brain, and even our genes. In Dr. Norris’ practice at The Mindfulness Center, and in her online programs, individuals have risen above their own diagnosis to wellness through mind-body exercises. On a personal level, Dr. Norris has experienced complete remission from fibromyalgia, and recovery from a traumatic brain injury through mindfulness practices including meditation, yoga, and related mind-body exercises.