Mindfulness
Human mind wanders all the time, either reviewing the past or planning for the future. Mindfulness teaches the skill of paying attention to the present by noticing when the mind wanders off.
Kabat-Zinn has defined mindfulness meditation as “the awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally”
Mindfulness’ is highly researched to prove, showing that it reduces stress and anxiety, improves attention and memory, and promotes self-regulation and empathy.
Few years ago Sara Lazar professor and neuroscientist from Harvard medical School documented that mindfulness meditation can change the brain’s gray matter and brain regions linked with memory, the sense of self, and regulation of emotions
Mindfulness meditation is a mental training practice that teaches you to slow down racing thoughts, let go of negativity, and calm both your mind and body
Mindfulness techniques can vary, but in general, mindfulness meditation involves a breathing practice and awareness of body and mind.
Regular practice of mindfulness meditation has benefits for your physical as well as mental heath, including playing a role in the management of anxiety, stress, depression, sleep disorders, relationship issues, and eating disorders.
MBSR- Mindfulness based stress reduction program created by Jon Kabat -Zinn in 1977 at the University of Massachusetts Medical School to help counter stress, chronic pain, and other ailments, mindfulness courses these days are now being taught all over the world, including to relatively healthy population who wish to better deal with stress, maintain or increase their overall health and wellbeing, and learn mindfulness. Even U.S Army recently adopted it to improve military resilience.
The course will equip participant with guided and tailored instruction, mindful yoga, formal and informal exercises, home assignments, and audio files. We will explore how we can come out from the auto-pilot mode, our mind-body connection, how mindfulness changes our relationship to thoughts, feelings, emotions, and pain, as well as other health-related subjects.
Groups meet weekly for 2 hours and for an all-day silent session between Weeks 6 & 7. The all-day session allows participants to immerse themselves more deeply in the practices of mindfulness.