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Happiness Break: The Healing Power of Your Own Touch, with Kristin Neff
Dr. Kristin Neff guides us in a self-compassionate touch exercise, and shares the many research-backed reasons to cultivate kindness towards oneself.
Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/5xt3mz3h
Summary: Dr. Kristin Neff guides us through various practices of self-compassionate touch, such as placing hands over the heart or cradling the face, to provide comfort and support. Research shows that self-compassion can improve mental and physical well-being and activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress.
Guest: Dr. Kristin Neff is an associate professor in the University of Texas at…
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