My Year of Living Mindfully (2020)

A Self-Experiment Film

My Year of Living Mindfully (2020) poster

Shannon Harvey was working in her dream job as a radio news journalist when, at the age of 24 she was diagnosed with a devastating auto-immune disease. Determined to find a solution, she began researching cutting-edge mind-body medicine. Is it really possible, she wonders, that a simple practice that can be done anywhere, any time, by anyone, can ease suffering and promote physical and mental healing? Synthesizing the work of leading scientists with the ways of mystics, she undertakes a year-long experiment, with herself as the subject. Will meditation revolutionize her health and well-being, or is it just another over-hyped self-help fad? This compelling account of her journey provides fascinating insights about how to be well and happy in the modern world.

Director: Shannon Harvey, Julian Harvey
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 96 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: David Chapman
Editing: Julian Harvey
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

buddhism, meditation, mental health, alternative medicine, healing power, personal journey

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Year of Living Mindfully about?
Shannon Harvey was working in her dream job as a radio news journalist when, at the age of 24 she was diagnosed with a devastating auto-immune disease. Determined to find a solution, she began researching cutting-edge mind-body medicine. Is it really possible, she wonders, that a simple practice that can be done anywhere, any time, by anyone, can ease suffering and promote physical and mental healing? Synthesizing the work of leading scientists with the ways of mystics, she undertakes a year-long experiment, with herself as the subject. Will meditation revolutionize her health and well-being, or is it just another over-hyped self-help fad? This compelling account of her journey provides fascinating insights about how to be well and happy in the modern world.
Who directed My Year of Living Mindfully?
My Year of Living Mindfully was directed by Shannon Harvey, Julian Harvey.
Who stars in My Year of Living Mindfully?
My Year of Living Mindfully stars Shannon Harvey, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Neil Bailey, Amit Bernstein, Judson Brewer, Willoughby Britton.
How long is My Year of Living Mindfully?
My Year of Living Mindfully has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is My Year of Living Mindfully?
My Year of Living Mindfully is a Documentary film.
Where was My Year of Living Mindfully produced?
My Year of Living Mindfully was produced in Australia.