What is Heartfulness?

Heartfulness is a transformative, multicultural approach that integrates mindfulness, compassion, and responsibility with the goal of enhancing well-being and interconnectedness. It has evolved over two decades in Stanford classrooms, its origin compassionately crafted by Dr. Murphy-Shigematsu, a clinical and community psychologist from Harvard University. 

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- Over 500+ scientific and psychology studies have inspired the Heartfulness curriculum 

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- The curriculum integrates modern psychological and scientific research in medicine, neuroscience, psychology, and community health

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Heartfulness experiences have been facilitated for diverse communities, including preschoolers, veterans, university students, school teachers, doctors, and more. 

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Dr. Murphy-Shigematsu is currently a faculty member at the Stanford Medical School and my mentor and teacher.

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I've had the privilege of serving as a teaching assistant for two of Sensei's Stanford Heartfulness Undergraduate classes. Additionally, I am a Stanford Heartfulness Fellow under the Stanford Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

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This website is an evolving personal blog containing my reflections on my experiences as a Heartfulness fellow. My Sensei has trained me to spread Heartfuness and facilitate workshops. I'm currently working on a formal academic publication with my professor, and my website will be updated with this soon.