Mindfulness

Many people feel that Meditation is difficult. However, if taught the right way, it really doesn't have to be.

Firstly, you DON’T have to sit cross-legged to meditate. In fact, you can sit or lie in any comfortable posture.

Meditation does NOT need to take a lot of time, although some patience and persistence are required. Many people soon find that meditation liberates them from the pressures of time, so that they have more time to spend on other things.

Most importantly it is not about trying to make your mind go blank! In meditation we generally bring our awareness to one focus eg. the breath, sensations, sounds and guide our awareness back to it when you notice your attention has drifted.

Mindfulness Meditation is:

Mindfulness is about being fully aware of whatever is happening in the present moment, without filters or the lens of judgement. It's about seeing the world with greater clarity so that you can take wiser and more considered action to change the things which need to be changed.

It is a method of mental training, and can be practised formally and informally. Formal practice means taking time out each day to intentionally sit, stand or lie down and focus on the breath, sensations, sounds, other senses or thoughts and emotions. Informal practice involves bringing mindful awareness to daily activities, such as eating, exercises or chores, wherever you are.

What Are the Benefits of Mindfulness

Below are some of the benefits that have been proven following mindfulness practice. It may take a number of weeks of practice for these benefits to show.