Contemplative Training for Mindful Aging: Insights from a Study of Participants’ Experiences in a Mind–Body Training Course
Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement January 21, 2026 Samantha Teichman, Rebecca M. Pearson, William A. Cook et al.
Abstract Contemplative practices offer a promising lens for thinking about how people navigate change, vulnerability, and the emotional texture of later life. This article examines how such practices extend ideas of healthy aging, drawing on interviews and focus groups ( n = 24) from an 8-week mind–body course. Participants reported strong satisfaction with the course, noting improvements in...