mindfulness

Chronic stress can have a detrimental effect on the brain and the body. This is because of the way our brain has developed and is structured. Humans developed certain characteristics to enable them to stay safe, stay alive, and to thrive in prehistoric times. The mind prepared the body for two key stages – fight…

The origins of mindfulness can be traced back to The Buddha who lived over 2,500 years ago. Mindfulness is the 7th step in the path to enlightenment and is important to Buddhist traditions. However, mindfulness as we now know it today is secular and is usually taught free from religious connotations. A Vietnamese Buddhist monk…

Mindfulness is a technique that enables you to bring awareness to the present moment. It should be in a non-judgmental, kind and compassionate way. This isn’t about emptying the mind as you will actually bring awareness to your thoughts and physical sensations. As they come, gently acknowledge them with curiosity and kindness. Then let them…