Dr. Nina Smiley on Breathwork, Mindfulness and More

Oct 14th, 2022
Tony Scianna
Nina Smiley, Ph.D., director of mindfulness at Mohonk Mountain House
Nina Smiley, Ph.D., director of mindfulness at Mohonk Mountain House

Promoting the power of breathwork and nature is a priority for Nina Smiley, Ph.D., director of mindfulness programming at Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York. Dr. Smiley aims to continually integrate the power of mindfulness, natural settings and breathwork into developing a deeper understanding of wellness. Here, she talks to WellSpa 360 about her career aspirations, her favorite healthy recipe and more.

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