Mindfulness

Muse® by Interaxon Inc. Announces New Premium Content Offering: Intelligent Voice Guidance with Biosignal Feedback and 100+ Meditations

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Monday, January 7, 2019
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TORONTO, Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -Muse by Interaxon Inc., a leading consumer neurotech company and the creators of Muse the brain sensing headband, today announcedits plans for extensive in-app meditation content and the integration of responsive guided meditations alongside biosignal feedback.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -Muse by Interaxon Inc., a leading consumer neurotech company and the creators of Muse the brain sensing headband, today announcedits plans for extensive in-app meditation content and the integration of responsive guided meditations alongside biosignal feedback.
  • In doing so, Muse will become the first and only meditation app offering personalized and intelligent voice guidance during meditation that responds to a user's level of mental activity.
  • This robust content library, available in the Muse meditation app, is curated from Meditation Studio, the award-winning app Interaxon acquired in July.
  • Our products include Muse and Muse 2,brain sensing headbands that are designed to help users meditate by providing real-time audio and visual feedback on their meditative state through the Muse companion app.

Benefits of Mindfulness Education to School Systems Include Better Learning and Health Care Outcomes

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Thursday, January 3, 2019
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Rubin, Founder of CMRubinWorld, that while interest from individual teachers is important, research indicates an entire school participating in mindfulness techniques will "positively affect students, the culture and climate of the school, and teacher wellbeing."

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  • Rubin, Founder of CMRubinWorld, that while interest from individual teachers is important, research indicates an entire school participating in mindfulness techniques will "positively affect students, the culture and climate of the school, and teacher wellbeing."
  • She adds, "the future of work will rely on our ability to adapt, innovate and work creatively without defined borders or even stable workspaces."
  • Mindfulness skills "underpin essential social and emotional learning" students will need.
  • CMRubinWorld's award-winning series, The Global Search for Education, brings together distinguished thought leaders in education and innovation from around the world to explore the key learning issues faced by most nations.

FSA Company, Clarity Benefit Solutions, Discusses the Benefits of Factoring in Wellness Programs During Open Enrollment

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
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NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- FSA company, Clarity Benefit Solutions, discusses the benefits of factoring in wellness programs during open enrollment.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- FSA company, Clarity Benefit Solutions, discusses the benefits of factoring in wellness programs during open enrollment.
  • Factoring in wellness programs during open enrollment can be advantageous to employer and employee alike, especially if the employer is making changes to the plan.
  • Health screenings, weight-loss programs, counseling services, gym memberships, mindfulness classes, relaxation rooms, financial counseling, and tobacco-cessation programs are examples of successful wellness programs.
  • About Clarity Benefit Solutions: Clarity Benefit Solutions provides technology that makes the health insurance plan selection process fast, easy, and straightforward.

WW Introduces Robbie Williams as New Global Ambassador

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Monday, December 17, 2018
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It's inspiring to hear their stories and the reasons they want to get healthy what they call #MyWhy," said Gail Tifford, Chief Brand Officer, WW.

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  • It's inspiring to hear their stories and the reasons they want to get healthy what they call #MyWhy," said Gail Tifford, Chief Brand Officer, WW.
  • "WW is the first program that truly feels like it fits with my life," added Robbie Williams.
  • I trust the history of behavior science that WW has, and I'm proud to be a new ambassador.
  • That's in addition to a partnership with Headspace, a global leader in meditation and mindfulness, to deliver curated content within the WW app.

WW Launches New Digital Innovations To Inspire Healthy Habits

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Monday, December 10, 2018
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"Our new partnerships and digital innovations will revolutionize the way people experience WW Freestyle, allowing for a more personalized, holistic wellness ecosystem," said Mindy Grossman, President and Chief Executive Officer at WW.

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  • "Our new partnerships and digital innovations will revolutionize the way people experience WW Freestyle, allowing for a more personalized, holistic wellness ecosystem," said Mindy Grossman, President and Chief Executive Officer at WW.
  • Additional new digital enhancements include:
    To help members maintain a positive mindset, WW has partnered with Headspace, a global leader in meditation and mindfulness, to deliver curated content for the WW app.
  • To strengthen the WW community within the app, WW launched ConnectGroups to help people find other members like them.
  • WW members will have access to all of these new features through the WW app, which is included with a membership on the WW Freestyle program.

First Sun, South Carolina's Largest EAP, "Goes Digital" via wayForward's Behavioral Health Engagement, Counseling and Analytics Platform

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Monday, December 10, 2018
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The wayForward platform gives employees easy access to scientifically validated assessments and screenings, and a structured, yet flexible approach to care.

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  • The wayForward platform gives employees easy access to scientifically validated assessments and screenings, and a structured, yet flexible approach to care.
  • "Our mission is to make behavioral healthcare accessible to everyone, from any connected device, allowing behavioral health and wellness companies to more efficiently and effectively scale their services," said Ritvik Singh, wayForward's CEO.
  • We're excited to partner with First Sun to help extend their behavioral health expertise, improving employee outcomes and employer ROI."
  • wayForward's platform delivers programs based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Positive Psychology, and covers more than five million individuals.

Former NCAA Basketball Coach Publishes New Mindfulness Book For Athletes, Buddha Was a Baller: How To Awaken The Athlete Inside You

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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
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NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Former NCAA basketball athlete and coach, Ryan Stock, publishes a new mindfulness book on Dec. 5 titled Buddha Was a Baller: How to Awaken the Athlete Inside You via Opportune Publishing House.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Former NCAA basketball athlete and coach, Ryan Stock, publishes a new mindfulness book on Dec. 5 titled Buddha Was a Baller: How to Awaken the Athlete Inside You via Opportune Publishing House.
  • "Buddha's teachings written from the perspective of a basketball player and coach will hopefully be more relatable to athletes.
  • I want to help athletes get serious about their brain health and awaken their inner athlete.
  • ABOUT Buddha Was a Baller: How to Awaken the Athlete Inside You
    Buddha Was a Baller is a new mindfulness book written for athletes of all levels.

John Hancock and Vitality Prove Incentives and Apple Watch Usage Boost Physical Activity Rates by More than 30 Percent

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018
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With the John Hancock Vitality program, customers have the option to earn rewards and potential premium savings through physical activity, better nutrition, mindfulness and preventative screenings.

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  • With the John Hancock Vitality program, customers have the option to earn rewards and potential premium savings through physical activity, better nutrition, mindfulness and preventative screenings.
  • John Hancock is also announcing today that policyholders can receive the new Apple Watch Series 4 for as little as $25 through regular exercise.
  • John Hancock Vitality Program rewards and discounts are only available to the person insured under the eligible life insurance policy.
  • 1 RAND Europe 2018, Financial incentives and physical activity, Evidence from the Vitality's Apple Watch benefit, Marco Hafner, Jack Pollard and Chris van Stolk, page vii.

New Yoga Company, Your OM True North, Caters to Parents and Children

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018
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This is accomplished hand in hand with parents and/or other family members who may be long-term practitioners or perhaps those who are rediscovering their practice or starting anew.

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  • This is accomplished hand in hand with parents and/or other family members who may be long-term practitioners or perhaps those who are rediscovering their practice or starting anew.
  • Your OM True North, LLC enables parents to have quality time with their children via participation in an enriching activity that, at its core, creates stronger bonds amongst all members of the community.
  • Empowerment of members of the community in order to create and maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle
    When striving to establish strong familial bonds through yoga, the community can trust that Your OM True North has its best interests at heart.
  • Connect with our staff at (703) 665-8341 to discover how practicing mindfulness, meditation and yoga together can benefit your home!

Newport Academy Launches Annual National Conference Series On Teen Mental Health And Sustainable Healing

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Tuesday, November 20, 2018
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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Newport Academy , a series of leading adolescent treatment centers, specializing in mental health, trauma, eating disorders and substance abuse, is launching an annual series of signature day conferences across the United States titled, "Rethinking Teen Mental Health: A Path to Sustainable Healing."

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  • ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Newport Academy , a series of leading adolescent treatment centers, specializing in mental health, trauma, eating disorders and substance abuse, is launching an annual series of signature day conferences across the United States titled, "Rethinking Teen Mental Health: A Path to Sustainable Healing."
  • This informative Newport Academy Day Conference series shines a light on what really works in the arena of teen mental health treatment, including emphasizing a holistic approach and integrating families in the healing process.
  • Workshop topics for "Rethinking Teen Mental Health" include mindfulness, yoga, breath work, art therapy, music therapy, Attachment-Based Family Therapy, and the renowned Newport Academy approach to nutrition, "the meal as medicine."
  • Newport Academy is a series of evidence-based healing centers for adolescents and families struggling with mental health issues, eating disorders, and substance abuse.