Something that many mindfulness practitioners find incredibly supportive is the practice of journaling. This act of noting down experience can help give shape to our practice, helps us notice patterns and opens us up to our authentic inner world. This month our mindfulness calendar gives a daily mindfulness journal prompt. Each one is designed to…
We spend increasing amounts of our life looking at screens, be it for work, entertainment, to shop or pay bills. So much time on a device (often simply distracting ourselves or fending off moments of boredom) takes us away from the present moment, robs us of the depth and variety of seeing life with a…
The Mindfulness Association and the teachings we offer are at the forefront of the Second-Generation Mindfulness-Based Interventions (SG-MBIs). This means that we combine the amazing progress made by the modern secular mindfulness programmes and research, evolutionary psychology and neuroscience with the ancient wisdom that underpins these practices. The calender this month explores this through the…
As we move into April, we can begin to notice the shoots and tendrils of Spring! The weather changes, flowers emerge and a feeling of renewal and begins emerges. Our monthly mindfulness calendar takes the theme of “New Beginnings, Beginners Mind” and has 30 prompts to help you try new things and approach familiar aspects…
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…