In this life, it seems we must learn to become resilient to life’s ups and downs and challenges. I have personally found a Mindfulness and Compassion practice very supportive in this. It took time, but with persistence and diligence it is very interesting to become aware of how I react differently to challenges these days.…
How Mindfulness Can Help With Challenging Situations at Christmas Whether you celebrate it or not, how are you feeling about the approaching festive season? Is there a sense of joyful anticipation? Or perhaps you are experiencing a growing dread of loneliness, of missing someone special or of challenging social or family situations? Or maybe you…
“Let me, O let me bathe my soul in colours; let me swallow the sunset and drink the rainbow.” ― Khalil Gibran There was the most beautiful sunset at the weekend. I became aware that it had triggered something deep inside. Sometimes I am curious as to where my mindful practice takes me. And here I…
“A man’s Self is the sum total of all that he can call his, not only his body and his psychic powers, but his clothes and his house.” William James During one of the daily sits recently, I invited participants to bring to mind something that makes them smile. As I was guiding I…
It only takes a reminder to breathe, a moment to be still, and just like that, something in me settles, softens, makes space for imperfection. The harsh voice of judgment drops to a whisper and I remember again that life isn’t a relay race; that we will all cross the finish line; that waking up…
“Our bodies communicate to us clearly and specifically, if we are willing to listen to them” – Shakti Gawain In our mindfulness courses we have two practices which focus on sensation in the body. One of these is the infamous body scan and the other, mindful movement. As we progress through to the compassion training,…
“Seek not that the things which happen should happen as you wish; but wish the things which happen to be as they are, and you will have a tranquil flow of life”. Epictetus (Enchiridion) Over the years, through my mindfulness training and practice, I become more aware of the gap. This gap is the space…
If you have already completed an 8 week Mindfulness Course or the Foundation Module of the Level One – Being Present course and would like to complete the course, please contact info@mindfulnessassociation.net Tutor: Alan Hughes and Jacky Seery Dates: If you wish to continue to complete our Level 1 Mindfulness Training the next three…
Join Heather and Jacky on this practice weekend and learn how to integrate mindfulness and mindful movement as a basis for your practice. No experience is needed and the weekend course is perfect for beginners and experienced mindfulness practitioners alike. The weekend will include gentle mindful movement with drawn fromYoga, Qi Gong and Tai Chi. …