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Mindfulness and Sleep

Rachel Jones-Wild Mindful Therapies Sleep and the Mindfulness Paradox Often when we are struggling to sleep we do whatever we can to try to fall asleep. We end up clock-watching, thinking about how little time we have left before the alarm is due to go off. We worry about whether we will sleep [...]

By Rachel|2017-10-12T20:32:19+00:00February 8th, 2016|Meditation, Mindfulness, sleep, tiredness|1 Comment

Hindrances to Meditation Part 4: Sloth and Torpor

We are currently looking at the five traditional hindrances to meditation. These are five challenges that often come up, and seem to get in the way of our meditation practice. These are: craving and desire; anger and ill-will; restlessness and anxiety; sloth and torpor; and doubt and indecision. This week we will be exploring the [...]

By Rachel|2017-10-12T20:33:18+00:00December 7th, 2015|Meditation, Mindfulness, tiredness|1 Comment