- Reduce stress by lowering cortisol and adrenaline levels
- Enhance emotional regulation through increased prefrontal cortex activity
- Improve focus and memory by strengthening brain connectivity
- Promote neuroplasticity, allowing for new patterns of thought and behavior
- Calm the amygdala, reducing fear-based reactivity
- Increase self-awareness, empathy, and compassion
(Sources: Harvard Medical School, Davidson & Kabat-Zinn, 2003; Tang et al., 2015)Mindfulness practices also activate the
parasympathetic nervous system, supporting recovery from chronic stress and trauma, and helping clients shift out of survival states like hypervigilance or emotional numbness.