We all know what to do to live a healthy lifestyle. Eat more fruit and vegetables and whole foods. Move or exercise more. Sleep and rest well. The problem lies in implementing these healthy lifestyle intentions in our busy and often stressful lives and making them stick. have you recently set a new intention to…
Mindfulness Level 1: Being Present at Samye Ling, Dumfriesshire, Scotland This is our ongoing Level 1: Being Present Mindfulness Training taught over four weekends, for those that have completed the Mindfulness Level 1 introductory weekend or 8 week MBLC course. It will run over three weekends: Part Two – 24-26 May 2024 Part Three -19-21 July…
The Power of Mindful Movement: Scientifically Proven Benefits of Mindfulness and Qigong “Movement is the unifying bond between mind and body and sensations are the substance of that bond” Dean Juhan In a world filled with fast-paced lifestyles and constant distractions, finding a way to cultivate inner peace and physical well-being is becoming increasingly crucial.…
Some Legal, Ethical and Moral Principles that Underpin the Impact of EDI and Mindfulness As I embark on the second year of studies into Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Mindfulness, I have come across a number of people who have quite rightly questioned the relevance of EDI in mindfulness communities and in fact its…
with Jacky Seery and Mike Pratt This weekend can be attended in person at Samye Ling or Online Weekend: Friday 26th April – Sunday 28th April This mindfulness-based meditation weekend is open to anyone with a mindfulness meditation practice who would like to develop confidence in their practice. The weekend will be responsive to the…
Mindfulness in Different Spiritual Traditions Here at the Mindfulness Association, our courses are based on concepts and practices derived from Buddhism. Our courses are experiential and evidence-based, drawing on psychological evidence and research. They do not require participants to subscribe to any religious or spiritual belief systems. However, some people do find a spiritual aspect…
This is the introduction to our Level 1: Being Present Mindfulness Training taught on a Tuesday evening. It can be taken in isolation as a retreat or a refresher for those already with a Mindfulness practice or is a perfect way to begin a Mindfulness journey. After the first part you can choose to continue to complete the course over three further parts taught weekly.
I’ve been contemplating the question – how does poetry deepen our practice? I want to share with you something a friend said to me recently. She had been reading poetry mindfully and subsequently, when she did the bodyscan, she experienced her body in a very fresh and free way. She, like most of us, had…
Mindfulness, which is the practice of intentionally bringing one’s attention to the present moment without judgment, has been shown to offer numerous benefits for individuals. Here are some of the key benefits of mindfulness: Stress reduction: Mindfulness helps to reduce stress by allowing individuals to observe their thoughts and emotions without becoming overwhelmed or…