Is Mindfulness Practice Universally Beneficial?

Western mindfulness often promotes itself as a one-size-fits-all solution, but emerging research shows this approach may exclude:

Common mindfulness instructions like "focus on your breath" can be:

Why We Need Trauma-Informed Alternatives

Our nervous systems don't exist in vacuums. They're shaped by:

R.E.S.T. (Release, Empty, Surrender, Trust) offers a gentler approach focused on:

This practice particularly supports:

True mindfulness inclusion requires:

R.E.S.T. provides an accessible, trauma-sensitive alternative to conventional mindfulness practices.