Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a quality of awareness that is cultivated by practicing to pay attention to whatever is happening in our life that is unfolding right now within us and around us; a way of looking at what it is to be human. Mindfulness is a practice that guides us to live in a genuine, simple, and authentic way and to express ourselves joyfully as we are.
Definition of Mindfulness
"Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally."
Jon Kabat Zinn
Benefits of Mindfulness
Research shows that benefits of mindfulness include reduced anxiety, chronic medical condition symptoms, depression relapse, dementia, loneliness, negative sentiments, and stress levels. Mindfulness meditation also improves attention span, sleep, positivity, and overall peace of mind.
It helps us to be more receptive to self compassion, joy, love, positivity and can nurture the brain to be stronger and healthier.
Science behind Mindfulness
Mindfulness is an ancient wisdom backed by scientific research studies. These studies clearly links happiness, wellness, physical and mental fitness to the mindfulness practices. Current research mainly focus on brain responses to mindfulness meditation practice and the positive impacts it has on mental and physical health. Some studies are looking into the shifts people make in the areas of compassion, joy and self-acceptance.
Mindfulness FAQs
Is mindfulness a religious practice? Mindfulness and meditation are seen primarily as spiritual practices because of their historical roots. This program has no religious connotations, people across beliefs and faiths can experience mindfulness. Mindfulness is ancient wisdom backed by modern neuroscience research. Mindfulness is just a way to perceive and authentically stay with what is happening within and outside. An attempt to put aside the solution focused mindset just for a little while and experience with openness and acceptance what we are going through, what each and every one of us is going through.
Is mindfulness relaxation training? Mindfulness helps you to see the connection between your mind and body. A restless body reflects a restless mind. With practice, you calm your body and mind. The restlessness of both your mind and body decreases over time and you start to relax better. It is beyond momentary relaxation training, it is a relaxed way of living.
How long does it take to master mindfulness? Mindfulness is a way to live life. The immersive 8-week program will give you a solid foundation for practicing mindfulness and give you tools to continue to deepen it at your own pace. Neuroscience research has found that eight weeks of mindfulness meditation practice changes the structure and function of the brain.
Is meditation mindfulness? Mindfulness is a way of living with full awareness and authenticity. Meditation is a technique by which the brain is gradually trained to be mindful. Apart from formal meditation practice other informal mindfulness practices also help to stay mindful.
Is mindfulness for me? Mindfulness is for everyone who is seeking to reduce stress and live more meaningfully. Everyone can benefit from mindfulness regardless of their gender identity, age, social, economic, and cultural background. Mindfulness is for everyone young and old irrespective of social, economic, and cultural background.
Can mindfulness be harmful? Some individuals may have stored up years of unexpressed emotions. In such a situation attempting the exercises of sensing emotions can be overwhelming. We suggest that they simply work with practices of focusing on open awareness of present and breathing. If closing eyes is difficult, meditating with open eyes gazing on the floor is also can be attempted.
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