A glass of wine after a stressful day can turn into most of a bottle very easily. But those of us who find it hard to resist a tipple in the evening can now turn to the strategy of mindfulness. Scientist have found that just 11 minutes of brain-training can cut peoples drinking by the […]
Thoughts from Dr Rebecca Crane How can a member of the general public wanting to take an 8-week mindfulness-based be reassured that what is being offered has depth and integrity? The UK Network for Mindfulness-based Teacher Training Organisations recently launched a listed a listing of mindfulness-based teachers. In the emerging professional context for mindfulness in the mainstream, […]
It’s a very simple approach to steady oneself and learn to live with the struggles of everyday life. It isn’t a quick fix. It can help us feel grounded at times when were overwhelmed, anxious or living with uncertainty. Everybody can learn mindfulness and gain something from it. It is not something we can […]
Due to popular demand, we will be starting a lunchtime mindfulness drop-in on the first and Wednesday of every month . Mindfulness classes are suitable for newcomers and also for people with more experience who would value the support of being able to practice with a group. Many people have heard of mindfulness these days. It […]
Mindfulness is all about being in the present moment. We can use our five senses – SIGHT, SOUND, TASTE, TOUCH, and SMELL to help us be more present. By noticing our bodies and surroundings we can bring ourselves into the here and now. Try it and see what happens. Take a moment to notice. […]
BAREFOOT Mindfulness Co was born out of a conversation with a group of mindfulness practitioners in Plymouth. This new company offers mindfulness courses to individuals, couples and businesses – all the courses aiming to enable people to live more fully in the moment. The Barefoot Mindfulness practitioners have over 30 years of combined experience running […]
A lot of people are talking about mindfulness these days, on the radio, in the paper. But what exactly is mindfulness? We may have all sorts of ideas about it, and that is OK, because that is what happens when we become curious about something. If you had never seen an orange and asked me […]
When we have completed an 8 week course and begin to practice on our own, some of us might miss the company of fellow participants and the trainers. These day long courses enable us to meet up again with those we might have trained with and others who have completed the eight week groups and […]
The rain has been falling and most of us have spent more time indoors than we would perhaps like. It is still possible to be aware. Some of us might feel able to go out in the rain and enjoy the sensation of raindrops on our skin and the wind blowing around us. Or for […]
Mindfulness can be practiced anywhere at any time. This article describes five steps to keeping calm and staying anchored during this busy period. STEP 01 Mindful Breathing The first step is learning to become aware of the breath. It is a simple exercise and can be a very powerful skill to develop. The idea […]