Perspectivas femeninas sobre el mindfulness: Beneficios percibidos en la salud

Introduction: Mindfulness has gained popularity as a holistic treatment for various health, especially among women. Understanding the perceptions of women who practice mindfulness is crucial for evaluating its impact on physical and mental well-being, as well as for tailoring personalized interventions and overcoming potential barriers to its practice. Objective: to reflect on and analyze the perceived benefits of mindfulness among a group of women. Methodology: involved a qualitative study with semi-structured individual interviews conducted with seven women who regularly practice mindfulness. The study explored their reasons for starting the practice, perceived benefits for physical and mental health, challenges encountered, and perceptions of the technique's effectiveness. Results: provided an in-depth view of how women perceive mindfulness and its positive effects on health, highlighting benefits at the physical level (rest, reduced pain, stress, anxiety, and digestive changes), intrapersonal level (attitudes, emotions, self-awareness, and self-esteem), transpersonal level (spirituality and hope), and interpersonal level. Conclusion: this study contributed to understanding women's perspectives on mindfulness and its benefits, offering valuable insights for personalized interventions and the promotion of this practice across various communities.