Challenges in Meditation Practice
Dr Itai Ivtzan A few years ago, after I discussed the benefits of meditation in one of my workshops, a student said to me: “Well, what you’re actually saying here is that meditation is great, and does not have any dangers or side effects.” Psychological research, as well as our personal experience, has shown how […]
Being Present: The art of Mindfulness Meditation
Dr Itai Ivtzan The art of Mindfulness Meditation is the practice of focusing on the present moment while calmly observing your thoughts and feelings can reduce stress, increase self-awareness, and deepen empathy with others. This term is frequently used in spiritual jargon and must be fully understood. Most of the time we are away from […]
Meditation on consciousness. Journal of Scientific Exploration
Ivtzan, I. (2008). Meditation on consciousness. Journal of Scientific Exploration, 22(2), 147-160. Error: Embedded data could not be displayed. Meditation on consciousness is a truly a balm to soothe our tired minds and bodies in the chotic world for the soul never tires, the soul is forever.
The impact of mindfulness on the wellbeing and performance of educators: A systematic review of the empirical literature
The impact of mindfulness on the wellbeing and performance of educators: A systematic review of the empirical literature. Work appears to be increasingly stressful in the United Kingdom, posing a risk to employees’ mental health. This claim is based upon the observation that although the prevalence of mental illness in the general UK population has […]
I feel I can live every minute if I choose to”: participants’ experience of a positive mindfulness programme
Ivtzan, I., David Perridge, Kate Hefferon & Tim Lomas. “I feel I can live every minute if I choose to”: Participants’ Experience of a Mindfulness-Based Flourishing Programme Error: Embedded data could not be displayed. Participants’ Experience of a Mindfulness-Based Flourishing Programme focus focused on positive variables (such as the MBFP) commonly attractconcern that the intervention […]
Linking religion and spirituality with psychological wellbeing: Examining self-actualisation, meaning in life, and personal growth initiative
Ivtzan, I., Chan, C. P. L., Gardner, H. E., & Prashar, K. (2011). Linking religion and spirituality with psychological wellbeing: Examining self-actualisation, meaning in life, and personal growth initiative. Journal of Religion and Health, 51, 13-30. Error: Embedded data could not be displayed. These Linking religion and spirituality with psychological wellbeing benefits are The contributing […]
Mindfulness meditation and curiosity: The contributing factors to wellbeing and the process of closing the self-discrepancy gap
Ivtzan, I., Gardner, H. E., & Smailova, Z., (2011). Mindfulness meditation and curiosity: The contributing factors to wellbeing and the process of closing the self-discrepancy gap. International Journal of Wellbeing, 1(3), 316-326. Error: Embedded data could not be displayed. Mindfulness meditation and curiosity involves the bottom up investigation of experience versus the top down process […]
Meditation and Washing Dishes
Dr Itai Ivtzan Meditation and Washing Dishes can be present in any moment of life, even when we’re busy washing the dishes. Any moment in which we are one with the experience may be defined as meditation. Once you make a conscious effort to focus your attention, with acceptance and openness, any experience is an […]
Mindfulness Based Flourishing Program: A Cross-Cultural Study of Hong Kong Chinese and British Participants
Itai, T.Young, Hoi Ching Lee, Tim Tomas, Daiva Daukantaite & Oscar N. E. Kjell. Mindfulness Based Flourishing Program: A Cross-Cultural Study of Hong Kong Chinese and British Participants – Subject Well-Being Error: Embedded data could not be displayed.
Spirituality and Psychological Schemas
Dr Itai Ivtzan Let us make a little experiment. You will need pen and paper, and may wish to invite the people around you to participate as well. When you are through reading this paragraph, take a close look at the picture of the clock. The relationship between Spirituality and Psychological Schemas well-being was stronger […]