Am I doing it right? This week at Mindful Therapies we ran a meditation workshop called ‘Am I doing it right?’ This was an opportunity for people with some experience of meditation to discuss their practice with others. Although we meditate in a group, the practice of meditation is quite a solitary experience, in [...]
Beginners mind in relationships This series of blog posts focuses on some of my reflections on the nine foundational attitudes of mindfulness and how they relate to interpersonal relationships. This week is an exploration of beginner’s mind. The longer we know somebody, often the less we pay attention. Instead, we rely on our assumptions [...]
Settling Into Our New Home It has now been six months since we moved into the new Mindful Therapies Centre in Carliol Square. And we are now just in a position to stop and catch our breath and reflect on the year that has passed. Back in May 2017, Mindful Therapies was [...]
Five benefits of practicing mindfulness in a group Mindfulness is often perceived as a solitary act, an unfolding of awareness of our true selves. Indeed, mindfulness meditation involves dedicating time and space to being a witness to your thoughts, physical sensations and emotions. There are a plethora of books, recordings and apps available for [...]