What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is about anchoring our attention in the present moment, with compassion. We might use our breath or one of our senses to do this. Mindfulness is also about bringing attention to our everyday tasks, not just in meditation.
Self Compassion practices allow us to be kinder to ourselves, to recognise our needs and to motivate us to meet these needs. When things are not how we would like them to be, when we experience pain in our lives or when we struggle to accept parts of our human experience, compassion practices support us, allowing us to manage day to day stressors, symptoms such as anxiety and depression, and promote resilience.
Mindfulness in reality.....
Mindfulness is a practice. Nobody is present with self compassion all of the time. We live busy lives, we have lots of things to get done and lots of distractions. My Mindfulness Programmes remind us that we are human and can be compassionate in our practice of mindfulness.
We are often taught to be kind to others first. Self Compassion brings some of that kindness back to ourselves; in our language toward ourselves and our actions. This has proven to create resilience and motivate us.
When we combine these two elements of mindfulness practice we create a loving awareness of our lives, which has multiple benefits.
Creative Mindfulness for Children and Young People
Creative Mindfulness gives children and young people the opportunity to learn about mindfulness and self compassion in an age appropriate way.
By using the “Creative Mindfulness for Kids approach” developed by Louise Shanagher of Creative Mindfulness® children and young people are supported to develop practices that they will hold for life. This is done through creative activities, story telling, individual interests and short meditations.
I provide Individual creative mindfulness classes for children and families, single day workshops and courses for schools and charity organisations (including courses for children, parents and staff)
Breathwork
With a regular breathwork practice, you can learn to use your respiratory system more efficiently, (ie: learn to breathe!). You can learn quick and effective ways of using your breath to reduce symptoms of stress. This helps to strengthen your diaphragm and with some practices you can experience detoxification and release of trauma from your nervous system.
As a result you can experience a reduction in stress; an increased metabolism; physical energy and vitality; reduction in pain / ability to manage pain more effectively; regulation of the nervous system and in some cases healing from stress and trauma.
In turn, in day to day life you can feel more energy, experience healthier relationships, be more motivated and productive; feel more present, calmer and safer.
