Mindfulness: is a way of training the mind to be present. A practice which involves paying attention to “what is happening as it’s happening”. It’s something we all do in our own way from time-to-time. However, as our minds are so used to racing around at an incredible speed and jumping from thought to thought, it’s easy to get lost in regrets about the past or worries about the future and this can make us stressed.
I offer courses for people who wish to learn more about the theory and techniques involved in reducing stress and to learn skills which can deepen your sense of well-being. Mindfulness is a popular approach used in a variety of settings, in health, education, prisons and businesses, in all sorts of ways. It’s being used in schools to aid children build emotional resilience and for those who have demanding caring commitments or challenging jobs. Many employees use it to manage work related stress and students use it when studying and for exam stress. It’s also used in counselling to help with anxiety, depression, addiction and chronic pain as studies show practicing mindfulness, even for a few weeks, brings a variety of physical and psychological benefits. I am the director of Everyday Mindfulness Scotland which is a local organisation offering various mindfulness courses. Please see the web site for more details. If you want to find out more about taster sessions and courses please get in touch directly or also contact [email protected] Everyday mindfulness
The power of the mind and links between counselling and mindfulness-https://youtu.be/qzR62JJCMBQ?t=18
Finding Peace In A Frantic World-http://franticworld.com -Website to accompany the acclaimed book by Mark Williams & Danny Penman.link to information
Yoga: I’m a trained yoga teacher and have been running classes for over 12 years for all ages and levels. In today’s fast moving environment we want to achieve the benefit of good physical and emotional health and yoga does this through a series of movements designed to increase strength, flexibility, concentration and breathing. It helps people increase thier overall health and fitness by integrating a workout for both the body and mind and so brings balance to both. It’s an ancient form of exercise which builds strength and flexibility uniting the mind, body and spirit. Poses work by using one part of the body to stretch your muscles in another part and regular practice helps you move better and feel less stiff or tired. By transferring focus and attention to the body and the breath, it can help to temper moods and anxiety while releasing physical tension and over time it can boost physical and mental wellbeing. I have a studio in Irvine where various classes are run and I also have classes in West Kilbride and can offer one- to -one session. Here is our next yoga afternoon Contact me for more information .