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What if everything from the winter blues to chronic stress could be alleviated by the simple task of paying non-judgmental attention to the present moment? Proponents of the practice—mindfulness—will assure you that it’s not only possible, but deeply effective. Become engrossed by moving tales of personal transformation from news anchor Dan Harris and other public figures who credit mindfulness for their very survival. Featuring the movement’s secular pioneers Deepak Chopra and Jon Kabat-Zinn, this interactive doc navigates the history, science and benefits of a practice sweeping the mainstream for good reason.