Fujimaru offered strategies for easing stress and staying grounded through change.
This interview has been edited for length, style and clarity.
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What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the conscious effort to focus on what is happening in the moment, internally and externally. It is about being fully present here and now.
What role does it play in physical wellness?
Mindfulness helps reduce stress, leading to better sleep and energy. It lowers tension by calming the nervous system and harmonizes a mind-body connection for overall vitality. Scientifically proven benefits of mindfulness include significant reductions in anxiety and depression, effective pain management, improved focus, lower blood pressure, and healthier eating habits that promote better digestion and weight management.
If someone is curious about mindfulness, what’s one simple thing they can try this week, and what should they look for?
Begin by paying attention to your breath when you feel stressed, agitated or restless. Notice how you are breathing; slow or fast, shallow or deep, choppy or steady? Keep watching your breath with your mind's eye without trying to change it. You will notice it begins to slow down naturally, and you feel more relaxed.
