Articles and blog posts written by team members, tutors and supervisors of the Mindfulness Association about how they bring mindfulness into their lives.
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…
The 22nd April is the annual Earth Day which serves as a profound reminder that we do not own this world; we are merely renting it from future generations, and it is our sacred responsibility to protect the home we’ve been lent. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” helps us concentrate on personal agency, something…
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…
Reflection on Humility Humility is considered a crucial virtue in various spiritual and religious traditions including Buddhism and Christianity and cultivating humility is a way to live well, to age well and to die well. As we get older and move towards our death, we will all inevitably experience a diminishing in our ability, physical…
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,…