Mindfulness

What is Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a technique that involves being aware of the present moment without judgment. It can help you:

Feel calmer and less stressed
Improve your sleep
Cope with difficult situations
Be more self-aware
Choose how to respond to your thoughts and feelings
Be kinder to yourself

We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where you can gain insights into your present experiences, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness.
Through our personalized approach, we aim to offer a holistic and empowering experience that resonates with each individual's unique spiritual journey.

Your Mission

To become as still and focused as the humming bird.

Meditation

Breathwork

Mindfulness can be practiced in many ways

Meditation

You can practice formal meditation, guided imagery meditation, Vipassana or insight meditation, or other types of meditation.

Integrating into daily life

You can practice mindfulness while walking, eating, or interacting with others.
Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.

Therapy

You can incorporate mindfulness into therapy options like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), or holistic therapy.

Some key components of mindfulness include:

Paying close attention to your breathing
Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.
Noticing what you're sensing, like sights, sounds, and smells
Recognizing that your thoughts and emotions are fleeting
Tuning into your body's physical sensations

Mindfulness has its roots in Buddhist meditation, but you don't need to be spiritual to practice it

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment.

Spending too much time planning, problem-solving, daydreaming, or thinking negative or random thoughts can be draining. It can also make you more likely to experience stress, anxiety and symptoms of depression. Practicing mindfulness exercises can help you direct your attention away from this kind of thinking and engage with the world around you. This does not mean to stop making plans but to be aware of the balance between functional planning and over-thinking, which is exhausting.

Simple mindfulness exercises can be practiced anywhere and anytime. Research indicates that engaging your senses outdoors is especially beneficial.

For more structured mindfulness exercises, such as body scan meditation or sitting meditation, you'll need to set aside time when you can be in a quiet place without distractions or interruptions.

Aim to practice mindfulness every day for about six months. Over time, you might find that mindfulness becomes effortless.

What are some examples of mindfulness exercises?

Pay attention. It's hard to slow down and notice things in a busy world. Try to take the time to experience your environment with all of your senses — touch, sound, sight, smell and taste. For example, when you eat a favorite food, take the time to smell, taste and truly enjoy it.
Live in the moment. Try to intentionally bring an open, accepting and discerning attention to everything you do. Find joy in simple pleasures.
Accept yourself. Treat yourself the way you would treat a good friend.
Focus on your breathing. When you have negative thoughts, try to sit down, take a deep breath and close your eyes. Focus on your breath as it moves in and out of your body. Sitting and breathing for even just a minute can help.

You can also try more structured mindfulness exercises, such as:

Body scan meditation. Lie on your back with your legs extended and arms at your sides, palms facing up. Focus your attention slowly and deliberately on each part of your body, in order, from toe to head or head to toe. Be aware of any sensations, emotions or thoughts associated with each part of your body.
Sitting meditation. Sit comfortably with your back straight, feet flat on the floor and hands in your lap. Breathing through your nose, focus on your breath moving in and out of your body. If physical sensations or thoughts interrupt your meditation, note the experience and then return your focus to your breath.
Walking meditation. Find a quiet place 10 to 20 feet in length, and begin to walk slowly. Focus on the experience of walking, being aware of the sensations of standing and the subtle movements that keep your balance. When you reach the end of your path, turn and continue walking, maintaining awareness of your sensations.

Your Sacred Zone

Create your sacred space, indoors or outdoors. This is your place to relax, meditate, do breathwork, listen to music, enjoy aromatherapy or focus on candle flame and think of nothing.

Try to find somewhere in nature you can easily get to, preferably free and not crowded with tourists. Somewhere you can walk or sit quietly.