Mindfulness Training
What is mindfulness
There are many different ways that you can incorporate mindfulness into your life such as through meditation, yoga and relaxation. Our mind often wanders and gets lost in thought, but increasing mindfulness allows one to accept and let these thoughts pass, whilst remaining present in the ‘now’. It is the art of being fully present, non-judgmental, and although having thoughts, not letting them hook us in or distract us. Being aware of certain smells, sounds, tactile sensations and tastes can help anchor us, and draw us out of our thoughts and into the present moment. Mindfulness is an innate human ability and as such, everyone is capable to engage in this simple technique resulting in a wide range of scientifically-proven benefits.
Mindfulness & how it can change our lives
Mindfulness & how it can change our lives Mindfulness is the skill of being able to bring our attention to what we want to focus on. How often do we find our minds have drifted of the task we are on and we are lost in some memory or thinking about the future? Mindfulness is…
Being present: The power of now
Being present: The power of now Have you ever started eating a block of chocolate and then suddenly realised that the only thing left in your hand was an empty wrapper? This is a state of ‘mindlessness’. Our exhausting fast-paced life promotes us to become overstimulated, distracted, and increasingly isolated from human interactions. As we…
6 Benefits of Meditation
Mediation has been shown to have many wonderful benefits in helping improve our lives, making us less stressed, and more resilient to adversity. Despite what sounds like an easy process on paper, mediation can actually be much harder than we anticipate. Most people find their first session is quite surprising, as they realise how busy…