May Monthly Newsletter

Mindfulness Is Not Mental Health Care

Mo Edjlali

Platforms that once sold simple guided meditations now position themselves as mental health providers. The evolution makes business sense. Therapy is regulated, reimbursable, and easier to market. Mindfulness? Not so straightforward. But here's the uncomfortable truth: Mindfulness isn't therapy. And it was never designed to be... continue reading

2025 Meditation Practice Report

Mindful Leader

The 2025 Meditation Practice Report reveals key trends and preferences from 212 meditation practitioners surveyed in Q1 2025. Our findings help mindfulness professionals design more effective programs that align with actual practice patterns... continue reading

Critics vs Pioneers: Capitalism, Religion, Ethics, and the Future of Mindfulness

Candy Gunther Brown, PhD, Rich Fernandez, PhD, David Forbes, PhD, and Barnaby Spring

A powerful session at the 2019 Mindfulness at Work Summit, led by Candy Gunther Brown, PhD, Rich Fernandez, PhD, David Forbes, PhD, and Barnaby Spring, and moderated by Mo Edjlali, explored the evolving role of mindfulness in modern society. It discussed how mindfulness intersects with capitalism, religion, education, and civic engagement. Key principles highlighted include transparency, equity, and the potential for mindfulness to either reinforce or challenge dominant systems... continue reading