Meditation Training
Mindfulness is the ability to live in the moment, embracing your current circumstances without judgment. The key to embodying daily mindfulness practice is to turn into a keen observer. Using the five senses (sound, smell, sight, taste, and touch) to ground yourself in the present moment can enhance your experiences with the world around you. […]
Mindfulness is the practice of living in the present moment. When you are mindful, you are fully aware of your surroundings and able to closely observe the sensory experiences happening in the present moment. This can be a challenge for many people, as we are often caught up in our thoughts about the past or […]
Mindfulness is simpler than many people think, although it can still be difficult to implement at first. For that reason, it can be useful to start with something small, like the simple process of writing down your thoughts and feelings within a mindfulness journaling session. Mindfulness journaling has become popular for good reason. It’s really […]
Mindfulness is a state of non-judgemental present moment awareness of thoughts, feelings, sensations, and memories. Making an effort to notice what is happening in the moment can help you pay better attention within various aspects of your life. Cultivating mindfulness can help you let go of negative thoughts and feelings that are holding you back. […]
Everyone experiences negative emotions from time to time — this is totally normal. However, when negative emotions persist and become overwhelming, they can start to affect your mental and physical health. Fortunately, there’s a simple meditation technique you can use to help you let go of negative emotions. This technique is called RAIN, and it […]
Loving-Kindness Meditation (LKM) is a Buddhist-derived practice that teaches us to cultivate compassion, kindness and warmth toward ourselves and others. This technique can help reduce stress, anxiety, depression, anger, fear, and pain. Based on the principle of metta, which roughly means “positive energy towards others”, this practice is often used in conjunction with other forms […]
After all, what is the purpose of mindfulness? What does the term ‘mindfulness’ mean to you? These days, it’s a commonly used term, but there are plenty of misconceptions about what it really means. Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, have awareness of where we are and what we’re doing, and […]
Many people think that meditation is something that should be done alone in a quiet room or outdoors. However, meditation and mindfulness can also be practised throughout a normal day, at various different points. One of the best and most common times to meditate is in the shower. If you’re like most people, you probably […]
Do you want to be more mindful, but find it difficult to make time for practising meditation? Well, there are plenty of ways to implement some form of awareness into our daily lives and make small moment-to-moment changes that don’t take much effort. Wherever you are in the world, whether you’re a health professional, a […]
Transcendental Meditation vs Mindfulness which one is right for you? Today’s most popular mindfulness and meditation techniques have strayed somewhat from the ancient spiritual roots of the practice. Disciplines such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) apply traditional ideas within a modern context, demonstrating how pain, anxiety and stress levels can be reduced using mindful techniques. […]
