There are different levels of anxiety that might be experienced in meditation practice. Anxiety might arise in relation to a worry or concern about something happening in our life. Maybe an upcoming house move or a job interview. It might also arise because we have a strong habit of anxiety, which we have cultivated over…
Utilising the beauty and wonder of the natural world has long been an important part of formal and informal mindfulness practice. Humans evolved to spend time in and integrate with nature and this month we look at how the practice of mindfulness can help us connect with the small details of our natural surroundings. Each…
The work of the Mindfulness Association is at the heart of the movement known as “second-generation mindfulness”, the modern evidenced based approach to mindfulness that acknowledges and uses the Buddhist roots in the teaching. This month our free mindfulness calendar has the theme of “Buddhist Wisdom”, and each day features a carefully chosen Buddhist quote…
The January monthly calendar centres on the theme of Beginner’s Mind, offering simple ways to help bring this attitude into everyday life. Each day invites participants to approach familiar experiences with curiosity, openness, and a sense of freshness, as if encountering them for the first time. These brief practices are designed to be accessible and…
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the official launch of the brand-new Mindfulness Association Online Store! After much planning and preparation, we’ve created a dedicated space to offer products that support your daily practice and inspire mindful living. You can visit the new store right here: https://www.mindfulnessassociation.net/store/ Introducing Our First Item: The 2026 Wall…
December Mindfulness Calendar – Prioritising Nourishing Activities December is for many an exciting month. There are preparations for Christmas, presents are bought, family get-togethers are planned and there is a narrative of festive joy and togetherness. And while this is the story for many, we must also acknowledge that December and the winter can be…
November 13th is World Kindness Day and, in that spirit, our free mindfulness calendar this month focuses on daily acts of kindness for ourselves and others in our life. Kindness is a wonderful resource but one that can easily be forgotten. In amongst the busyness pressures of our days, we can too easily become frazzled,…
October is so redolent with images of turning leaves, warm clothes and early nights of rest. The autumnal colours of soft orange and brown serve to bring a sense of cosy comfort to this seasonal change. This month’s free mindfulness calendar absorbs and uses those colours and images but also brings with it lots of…
As autumn arrives with its crisp air, turning leaves and shorter days, it often inspires a sense of reflection and the desire for fresh beginnings. Our free monthly Mindfulness Calendar is designed to support that renewal, offering a simple daily prompt to help you pause, breathe, and bring mindfulness into everyday life. Each day provides…