SATTVA HATHA YOGA
I hold a Diploma in Mindfulness, accredited by the International Alliance of Holistic Therapists and the International Association of Neuro Linguistic Programming and Coaching, and in additon a Certification as a Mindfulness Practitioner Level, 1, 2, 3 and Master level awarded by The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology.
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MINDFULNESS – an Introduction
Mindfulness is a simple way of relating to our life experience, which can have a profound bearing on our relationship with life and others, offering more positive life experiences, and delivering a deep impact on painful, negative experiences we may encounter.
Characteristics of mindfulness:
Involves:
‘Stopping’
Paying attention
Becoming aware of present moment realities
Not judging whatever is happening as ‘good’ or ‘bad’
Definition:
“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally.” Jon Kabat-Zinn
“The non-judgemental observation of the ongoing stream of internal and external stimuli as they arise”. Ruth Baer (2003)
“Keeping one’s consciousness alive to the present reality” Thich Nath Hanh, (1976)
“Mindfulness is simply the knack of noticing without comment whatever is happening in your present experience” Guy Claxton (1990)
Elements of Mindfulness:
Non-judging
Patience
Beginners mind (approaching each meditation as if it were your first)
Trust
Non-striving
Acceptance
Letting go
Relevance of Mindfulness Practice to stressful situations:
Creates a “holding environment”
Mindfulness gives us a safe “platform” from which to observe
Mindfulness steadies and grounds us
What Mindfulness is About:
Being present with all of our feelings, thoughts, emotions and body sensations
Bringing us closer to any difficulties we encounter, without becoming caught up in our reactions to those difficulties
A slow, gentle coming to grips with who we are
Settling in to our current experience in a relaxed, alert, open-hearted, compassionate way
What Mindfulness is NOT:
Not a relaxation exercise
Not a way to avoid difficulty
Not a way to by-pass personality problems
Not about achieving a different state of mind
The benefits of Mindfulness include:
Helping individuals to:
Recognise, slow down or stop automatic and habitual reactions.
Respond more effectively to complex or difficult situations.
See situations more clearly.
Become more creative.
Achieve balance and resilience at home and at work.
Who is mindfulness for?
Mindfulness is for everyone, from all walks of life, young or old. Mindfulness is not a religion and there is no religious component to Mindfulness – anyone, with any belief system, can enjoy the benefits of Mindfulness.
Although Mindfulness may have had its origins in the East, the benefits of Mindfulness and meditation are now relatively mainstream and the scientific community has found data positively correlating Mindfulness and meditation to stress reduction.
