PROUDLY PRESENTED THE ONLINE PREMIERE OF
MY YEAR OF LIVING MINDFULLY
(May 27 – June 03)
FEATURING THE WORLD’S LEADING MINDFULNESS EXPERTS
Overwhelmed with insomnia and an incurable autoimmune disease, Shannon Harvey needed to make a change. But while the award-winning health journalist found plenty of recommendations on diet, sleep and exercise, when she looked for the equivalent of a 30-minute workout for her mental wellbeing, there was nothing.
Worried for the future mental health of her kids who were growing up amidst epidemics of stress, anxiety, depression and addiction, in a world-first experiment, Shannon recruited a team of scientists to put mindful meditation to the test. But after a 30,000 kilometre journey from the bright lights of Manhattan to the dusty refugee camps of the Middle East, what begins as a self-experiment, transforms into a life-changing experience.
My Year of Living Mindfully is filled with compelling stories, interviews with 18 leading scientists, and unexpected insights that go to the heart of what it means to be human in the twenty-first century.
THE ONLINE PREMIERE MIGHT BE OVER BUT YOU CAN STILL WATCH THE FIRST 15 MINUTES OF MY YEAR OF LIVING MINDFULLY FOR FREE
BUY THE FILM
We have spent the last three years making this film because we believe the world needs trustworthy, evidence-based health journalism and storytelling more than ever. We are dedicated to keeping our work independent from advertising and sponsored content. If you want to help us make more films like it, then support our work by buying a stream, download or DVD of the film to own, or for a friend.
– Shannon and Julian Harvey
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The film is now available to stream, download or own on DVD at our online store.
Please help us spark meaningful conversations about mindfulness and mental health by sharing the film's trailer, telling us what you think on the Facebook page (@myyearoflivingmindfully) or commenting on the trailer on YouTube.
You can also host your own online “streaming“ or real-life screening for your community, workplace, mindfulness group.
MORE ABOUT THE YORK FESTIVAL OF IDEAS
The packed programme of mostly free events includes talks from world-class speakers, interactive Q&As, family activities, workshops, performances and more.
With over 60 free events on offer, covering topics ranging from Socrates to the history of knitting, digital technologies to blackout poetry, and Anglo-Saxon Britain to puzzles in the (virtual) pub, the programme promises something for all ages and interests. .
MORE ABOUT SHANNON HARVEY’S OTHER PROJECTS
Shannon Harvey is an award winning director and journalist. She spent many years working for leading news organisations such as the ABC and Fairfax and is the recipient of the National Press Club of Australia’s “Health Journalist of The Year” award. Her first film, The Connection is about the new science showing the link between our mind, body and health. Her book The Whole Health Life is about finding good health after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. She now produces a popular blog and free podcast, whilst balancing her health and being the mother of two adventurous boys.
THE NORTHERN CENTRE FOR MINDFULNESS AND COMPASSION
We have been teaching mindfulness to the public and within organisations since 2009, offering evidence-based training to support the cultivation of psychological skills, increased awareness and ‘brain friendly’ approaches to:
reducing stress
improving wellbeing
caring for the carer
managing change
As committed practitioners we share a passion for the transformational potential mindfulness offers individually, in the workplace and in society. We are delighted to support this global premiere and very much hope you enjoy the film. For further information about our work or if you have any questions about mindfulness please visit YorkMBSR.co.uk
