Mindfulness for Everyday Living
What is Mindfulness?
This is the practice of bringing attention to the present moment on purpose with out judgement. Sounds easy & some days it is. Then there are the other times when we get caught up in the busy-ness of our lives.
In my classes, I give examples of outcomes from scientific studies that show how mindfulness can change our brains for the better & enrich our lives.
We also get to try different mindfulness techniques that start training our brains to bring awareness to what is going on right in front of us. Some practices are sitting, standing or walking. Everyone can participate & learn.
There are formal practices that are purposeful and timed & then there are informal practices that may only take seconds just to notice & become aware.
We may focus on the breath, the body or all our senses. Sometimes it's just one of these or it could incorporate all of these.
These practices improve memory, mood, concentration & resiliency.
This is the practice of bringing attention to the present moment on purpose with out judgement. Sounds easy & some days it is. Then there are the other times when we get caught up in the busy-ness of our lives.
In my classes, I give examples of outcomes from scientific studies that show how mindfulness can change our brains for the better & enrich our lives.
We also get to try different mindfulness techniques that start training our brains to bring awareness to what is going on right in front of us. Some practices are sitting, standing or walking. Everyone can participate & learn.
There are formal practices that are purposeful and timed & then there are informal practices that may only take seconds just to notice & become aware.
We may focus on the breath, the body or all our senses. Sometimes it's just one of these or it could incorporate all of these.
These practices improve memory, mood, concentration & resiliency.
There are many different ways to train our brains
so that we may all live richer lives.
Retreat in the Pines
A few times a year, I lead Mindfulness & Yoga Retreats with Retreat in the Pines. This is an all women weekend filled with yoga, mindfulness, great food & wonderful community. No yoga or mindfulness experience required. Check out the website here for more details.
If you think this information might be helpful for your workplace or any group, please contact me & I will be happy to discuss coming to your site to present this information. I am also available virtually, too!
100% of attendants responded that after taking my class,
they learned a technique they could practice right away.
100% of attendants responded that after taking my class,
they learned a technique they could practice right away.
Resources:
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Insight Timer is a Mindfulness & Meditation App that has over 20,000 FREE practices. I am published there & have Mindfulness practices for you to try. Here's the Link to my page: http://insig.ht/chrissycm
Greater Good in Action is a website from UC Berkley that has great articles, tips & practices. UCLA Mindful & Awareness Research Center has a great website, too. Click here to be directed to it. The University of Massachusetts also has a nice site from their Center for Mindfulness. Click here. |
Below are some books that I have found to be helpful:
If you prefer a magazine, Mindful is a nice publication & they also have a website that is a good resource. Click here to be directed there. I hope you find these resources helpful. Please let me know if you have any questions. |
