Mark Pirtle
Mark Pirtle is at the forefront of integral thinking in the mindfulness arena. A meditation teacher, public speaker, and filmmaker, Mark is the creator of Skillfully Aware®, a meditation and mindfulness program for stress relief. After earning his doctorate in physical therapy, he became interested in Buddhist psychology as it applies to healing stress-related illnesses. He has practiced Buddhism for nearly two decades and spent months in retreat in a Buddhist monastery. Mark developed the first-ever pain program at Sierra Tucson, an in-patient rehab hospital. Currently, he teaches for the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine Fellowship Program. He produced the documentary Is Your Story Making You Sick?
Learn more about this presenter’s work:
Is Your Story Making You Sick? Trailer
Resources
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What You Practice, You Become
There are two forms of apathy that prevent a person from doing what is necessary to accomplishment their objectives, says Kripalu presenter Mark Pirtle. But, with effort and practice, health and happiness become real possibilities.
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Commuting with Compassion: A Driving Meditation
Does your stressful commute start you off on a bad foot each morning? This simple driving meditation from Kripalu presenter Mark Pirtle will set you up for a happy and productive day.
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