Naturally Norris

Bridging the Science and
Practice of Mindfulness

Dr. Norris is a pioneer in research, education, and practice of mind-body medicine.

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Neuroscientist Revolutionizes Mindfulness with New Theories & Concepts for Healing the Body

In the Flow: Bridging the Science and Practice of Mindfulness will change the way you live your life! In clear and captivating style, neuroscientist, Dr. Deborah Norris, lays out new theories in the science of mindfulness, revealing how simple practices are able to remove our roadblocks to health and happiness. You can get back In the Flow and live the life of your own choosing by identifying and using mindfulness practices that work for you.

 

 

40+ Years of Research and Education in Mind-Body Medicine

Dr. Norris is Founder of The Mindfulness Center; and author of In the Flow: Bridging the Science and Practice of Mindfulness, and numerous chapters and scientific publications on mindfulness.  She is Editor-in-Chief of Mind Body Journal.  A neurobehavioral scientist by training, Dr. Norris is the Founder and Director of the Psychobiology of Healing Program in the Department of Psychology at American University, and past professor at Georgetown University Medical School. Dr. Norris is an internationally recognized speaker and educator on mindfulness and mind-body healing.

 
Dr. Deborah Norris, Founder of The Mindfulness Center, graces the cover of Science Advances Magazine.

Dr. Deborah Norris, Founder of The Mindfulness Center, graces the cover of Science Advances Magazine.

 

The Science of Expanding the Consciousness Through Mindfulness: Thalamic Gating

The thalamus has been theorized to be the gateway to consciousness.  Dr. Norris explains how mindfulness practices activate these gateways, allowing us to expand our consciousness and perceptive awareness. She further reveals in simple-to-understand language, the role of the hypothalamus and the stress-response in regulating our capacity to function and self-healing.

 

Begin Your Journey
To Health!

Dr. Deborah Norris is the founder and president of The Mindfulness Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The Mindfulness Center’s mission is to facilitate the evolution of the standard of health care from one of managing disease to one of fostering health, and to be a model for a new health care paradigm. We fulfill this mission by bringing mindfulness to all dimensions of life, and empowering people to use evidence-based, best practices of self-care, thereby addressing health care disparities by making health care accessible to all.

 
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SOMA: Science Of Mindful Awareness Professional Yoga Therapy Training


 
 

GET CERTIFIED IN YOGA THERAPY (800 - HOUR PROGRAM)

Hosted By The Mindfulness Center With Dr. Deborah Norris
Starting
September, 17-21, 2021(Rolling Admission)

 
 

This Professional Yoga Therapy Training program is an 800-hour program led by Dr. Deborah Norris along with other Senior & Guest Faculty of The Mindfulness Center and is accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Enroll in this rolling Yoga Therapy Admission program which allows you the flexibility to start at any time and finish at your own pace.

  • Explore scientific evidence for the therapeutic benefits of yoga

  • Learn all of the health applications of yoga therapy

  • Get hands on experience with mind-body practices

  • Research and execute the methodology behind the field of yoga therapy.

  • Educational learning modules that are co-sponsored by the National Association of Social Workers, and
    provide CEs for mental health workers.

  • Get mentored in practicum that provides clinical experience as well as personal and professional growth.