New Mindful News: April 2016 Greetings, Mindful Community! ~Our Monthly Theme: Awakening the Senses ~ This time of year it seems everything is sparkling with aliveness. Spring-time is the shift in the year when things are awakening from hibernation and rest, moving into a time of growth and liveliness.In our mindfulness practice we can cultivate… Read more
Exercises
Blog: An Image of Gratitude a post by Matthew Goodman, MA BCB
An Image of Gratitude a post by: Matthew Goodman, MA BCB This image of bowing to the earth is a powerful symbol of my personal practice of gratitude, loving-kindness, and self-compassion. At the same time as we bow our heads and join our hands as a sign of gratitude- for our practice, for our bodies,… Read more
Blog: Gratitude as a Feeling a post by Rebecca Luna, MA
Gratitude as a Feeling a post by Rebecca Luna, MA As the holiday season is upon us, whether we like it or not, the cultural shift towards the slew of rituals is unavoidable. Most of us participate in the ongoing community gatherings with the intention of cultivating gratitude and sharing joy. However, somewhere in the… Read more
Blog: Practices in Mindful Gratitude a post by Dr. Rochelle Calvert, PhD BCBA
Practices in Mindful Gratitude by: Dr. Rochelle Calvert, PhD BCBA Practicing gratitude is an opportunity to connect deeply to a greater sense of well-being, connection to others, empathy and optimism. The practice of gratitude can be a simple but profound act of mindfulness practice in life. Taking a moment to connect to things we are… Read more
10 Minute Awareness of Breath Meditation
YouTube Video | mp3 Download (these links will take you to end of post) Sit in a comfortable position on the floor or in a chair. Sit upright, with your back straight (but not uncomfortably so). Gently bring your attention to your breath. There’s no need to change how you are breathing in any way,… Read more
Free Mindfulness Meditation – 3 Minute Breathing Space
YouTube Video | mp3 Download (these links will take you to end of post) 3 Minute Breathing Space Practice: Acknowledging Sit or stand with a tall spine. Close your eyes or keep a soft half gaze. Feel the body grounded. Begin to notice the nature of your current experience: begin to tune in with your… Read more