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Kelly McGonigal



Kelly McGonigal, PhD, is an American health psychologist, lecturer, yoga practitioner, and author. She is known for her work translating discoveries in psychology and neuroscience into popular self-help strategies, most notably regarding the unexpected benefits of stress. She is a strong advocate of yoga, meditation, and self-compassion for physical and mental health.

Kelly McGonigal
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Enhance Your Practice with Mudras from Hand to Heart

Mudra can become the catalyst for a yoga practice that brings out the best in you. Try the five suggested mudras in asana or meditation to spark your inner compassion, strength, and wisdom.

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Kelly McGonigal
2008
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Kelly McGonigal: Guided Meditation Mindfulness

Excellent guided meditation with professor, author and yoga instructor Kelly McGonigal

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Kelly McGonigal
2016
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Why Self-Compassion Matters, and How to Develop It

Stanford health psychologist Kelly McGonigal, PhD, and senior teacher for the Stanford Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, discusses the importance of self-compassion for happiness, mental health, and personal success.

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Kelly McGonigal
2011
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FindCenter Quotes ImageFeeling burdened rather than uplifted by everyday duties is more a mindset than a measure of what is going on in your life.

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What Science Can Teach Us About Practice: The Neuroscience of Mindfulness

Stanford psychologist and meditation teacher Kelly McGonigal, PhD, describes recent research in how meditation practice changes the brain and reduces suffering, including physical pain and depression.

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Kelly McGonigal
2011
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Movement Makes Us Human: Kelly McGonigal, PhD | Rich Roll Podcast

A health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University who specializes in understanding the mind-body connection, Kelly is a pioneer in the field of ‘science-help,’ translating insights from psychology and neuroscience into practical strategies that support personal well-being and community...

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Kelly McGonigal
2020
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Make Space for Practice

If you want to develop the mental focus and flexibility to accomplish more in less time, to stay calm in stressful situations, and to solve problems creatively, take a break and meditate.

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Kelly McGonigal
2009
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FindCenter Quotes ImageWhile we all have the capacity to do harder things, we also have the desire to do exactly the opposite.

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The Willpower Instinct | Kelly McGonigal | Talks at Google

Neuroscientists talk about how we have one brain but two minds. We have a mind that acts on impulse and seeks immediate gratification, and we have another mind that controls our impulses and delays gratification to fulfill our long-term goals.

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Kelly McGonigal
2012
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The Cure For Election-Related Stress? Believe Your Political Adversaries Can Change

It’s no exaggeration to say that the U.S. has just experienced the most polarizing, contentious, and bitterly fought presidential election in recent memory.

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Science Friday
2016
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