Articles and blog posts written by team members, tutors and supervisors of the Mindfulness Association about how they bring mindfulness into their lives.
I’ve heard the Buddha’s last words translated as ‘Be the light of yourself.’ I like this translation because it turns my attention to what is already waiting within. There’s nothing to add on, to improve or fix. I can let go of the ‘Great Project of Fay’ which I’m convinced needs constant management and advancement…
By Heather Regan-Addis A couple of years ago I heard a story that non-dual teacher Rupert Spira tells. It has stayed with me and informed my practice and my approach to life. He talked about a romantic relationship he had in his twenties, which he thought would be the relationship of his life. Then…
A Refreshing Approach to Beginning Anew in 2026 You are invited to a refreshing shift: instead of insisting that you set life aside to practise mindfulness, how might your life itself become the practice? What if the transformation you’re seeking is already here woven through the quiet, ordinary rhythm of your days? Sometimes the most…
Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish for Mindfulness Teachers As mindfulness teachers, we dedicate ourselves to guiding others towards presence, peace, and self-compassion. We often speak of the importance of an open heart and curiosity. Yet, in our commitment to sharing with others, we can sometimes overlook a fundamental fact that we cannot pour from an empty…
Beginner’s Guide from the Mindfulness Association A Gentle Beginning Starting a mindfulness practice can feel both hopeful and intimidating. You may have heard about its benefits for stress, anxiety, or sleep – but when you actually sit down to be still, it can be surprising how busy the mind really is. At the Mindfulness Association,…
Bringing Mindfulness To Those Who Need It Most In January we are launching a 31-day Mindfulness Practice challenge, as a way of supporting the wonderful work for The Everyone Project (it is also way to refresh your mindfulness practice for the new year to come!!). The Everyone Project is a charity that was set up…
A regular daily mindfulness meditation practice is the foundation for a mindful life, but we can also set an intention to practice mindfulness during our daily life activities. It is easy to be mindful; the trick is to remember. So, the key to being mindful in daily life is find ways to remember to come…
As mindfulness teachers, we are not simply instructors; we are the caretakers of a transformative practice. Our role requires us to embody the very principles we share. As a straightforward way of outlining this here are the key pillars that ensure our teaching is both effective and ethically grounded. Pillar 1: Cultivate Your Personal…
I was taught this model many times over the years by Rob Nairn and have taught the model myself many times, as well as writing about it. Rob developed this model from the Tibetan Buddhist Mahamudra tradition, making it accessible to non-Buddhists. It is an important model for both our Level 1 mindfulness and Level…