If you are a therapist looking to incorporate mindfulness into your practice, you might have some questions about how to do so.
Therapy comes in many shapes and forms. Put simply, therapy can be understood as a treatment that helps someone to feel better,
The workplace is not a place that most people associate with mindfulness. Our work environments are frequently stressful, fast-paced, and in opposition
Sitting down to meditate can be scary. And I won’t even add, “especially for beginners”. Even seasoned practitioners have days where they’d
Children naturally move through the world with high degrees of curiosity and openness, two fundamental principles of mindfulness. As mindfulness teachers working
If mindfulness has changed your life, it is natural to want to share it with others. Some people will share mindfulness informally
When we first become a mindfulness meditation teacher, it can be difficult to speak from our own true voice. We might not
We often hear about the life-enhancing benefits of mindfulness meditation practice. As teachers, we have likely experienced these benefits ourselves and have
Mindful reflection is a skill that requires presence, patience, non-judgment, curiosity, and compassion. It is a skill that, when fully embodied, has
We have all had moments of being physically present in a room while a conversation is taking place and yet mentally being
When we think about mindfulness, we often think about quiet, formal practice. This is because we tend to associate mindfulness with being
Awareness of our mortality is not something we commonly contemplate in today’s modern society. We tend to steer clear of this difficult
In his 2012 book, Awakening Joy, James Baraz reminds us that it is possible to cultivate joy in everyday life. Our lives
Sleeping well is perhaps the single most important thing we can do for our health. Sleep meditation will help you fall asleep
Our suffering in uncertain times arises from the mistaken presumption that things are permanent when they are not. Mindfulness practice familiarizes us
The world isn’t all love and light, all the time. Our mindfulness practice is of no benefit to us or others if
Mindfulness is the art of paying open, non-judgmental attention from moment to moment. Since it is a practice of presence, what does
How to Explore the Gifts of Winter with Mindfulness Mindfulness during the winter season is fundamentally no different than mindfulness during any
Resiliency is our capacity to recover from setbacks or challenges. Mindfulness helps us build the qualities that lead to greater resilience, and
How to Explore the Gifts of Winter with MindfulnessMindfulness during the winter season is fundamentally no different than mindfulness during any other
As the holidays approach and the temperature begins to drop in the Northern Hemisphere, many of us find ourselves reaching for sweets,
There is much to be mindful of this holiday season. New ways of gathering with our loved ones, small business closures, and
Our minds are our most valuable asset. Mindful living requires a healthy mind and without it, we can’t realize our full potential.
As human beings we want nothing more than to be happy. And yet, do we really believe we deserve it? Among the
Many of us cringe when told we need to accept things as they are. But the practice of radical acceptance may not
This year as the holidays approach we’re bringing months of political and lockdown-related stress to our relationships and family gatherings. Mindfulness preserves
If you’ve been feeling exceptionally stressed lately, you’re not alone. Election-related anxiety in the United States is at an all-time high as
Are November, December and January’s holidays the most wonderful time of the year? It depends on who you ask. For some, the
Throughout much of our lives, we live in a state of striving. We might be striving to get a new job or
Interest in mindfulness has grown exponentially in recent years. As the world seems to be growing more complicated, concerning, and fast-paced, many
Mindfulness and meditation are everywhere these days. With that popularity comes the popularity of meditation myths and misunderstandings. Misconceptions about meditation can
Somewhere along our mindfulness journey we might encounter an inner voice that whispers: How do I stay mindful all the time? This
Establishing a mindfulness routine is not as straightforward as it sounds. In theory, it seems easy enough: sit down and practice mindfulness
If you are feeling as though the world is growing more chaotic with each unfolding week, you are not alone in your
Anxiety is a state of chronic worry that keeps us fixated on imagined future events. Anxiety differs from stress in that it
As fear about the state of the natural world grows, there is an increasing call within us to ‘get back to nature.’
How many times have you walked into a room with your body but left your mind elsewhere? Perhaps you were heading into
If you’re experiencing anxiety, you’re not alone. Statistics show that anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in the United States each year.
Children have a unique view of the world, one that most adults have grown out of (at least in part). Kids are
What rises to the surface of our awareness when we practice mindfulness is not always easy to witness. Some things we might
Cultivating a strong mindfulness practice isn’t always easy. Since the mind can easily become captivated by any number of distractions in any
Sometimes meditation is not what we’re after – and that’s okay. Each one of us requires something unique in any moment to
One of the paramount benefits of mindfulness is that it helps to increase our sense of self-awareness. The more we practice, the
Mindfulness Body Scans have benefits that go far beyond stress relief and relaxation. This all-levels meditation is one you should add to
Like two close friends, mindfulness and meditation hang out in the same circles. Someone who is familiar with mindfulness would likely be
Many of us have difficulties getting a good night’s sleep. If this is the case for you, know that you are not
Yes and no. Mindfulness is non-judgmental awareness of our present moment experience. We can do this while we’re meditating, or at any
Enter your name and email address to download this ebook.Sometimes when we sit down to meditate it feels as though our thoughts,
Mindfulness is non-judgmental awareness of your present moment experience. Mindfulness is not only paying attention, but paying attention in a particular way
Even amongst those that are familiar with mindfulness practice, there are some common misconceptions about what this practice really is. Sometimes, it