Mindfulness meditation guided mindfulness meditation for stress reduction, mbsr. Based on jon kabat zinn meditation techniques and mindfulness based cognitive therapy. Includes breathing meditation, meditation techniques, relaxation, insight meditation, vipassana meditation. Power point presentation on mindfulness plain english, free meditation guide. Mindfulness for beginners to help learn meditation and develop a mindfulness practice.

1. What it is Why do it? How to do it (illustrated by apes and other nice pictures) Guided Mindfulness Meditation

2. What is mindfulness? Focusing your mind on the present. To be mindful is to be aware of your thoughts and actions in the present, without judging yourself.

3. Autopilot Are you on auto pilot? When was the last time you stopped and really noticed your surroundings?

4. Washing machine head? Thoughts washing round and round in your head ? Mindfulness creates a different state of mind.

5. Thinking... Pick bubbles up from school.... Call mum... Get bananas... Does my bum look big in this

6. Give yourself a break Research proves it works. Mindfulness meditation improves mood, decreases stress, and boosts immune function. It can help with anxiety, depression and eating disorders…

7. Technique... S top T ake a breath O bserve P roceed

8. Slow down. Take a few deep breaths. Observe yourself without judgment. Proceed in the present moment. Stop...

9. Breathe Use your breath as an object of awareness. Allow the breath to flow naturally and simply be aware of it. Do not try to control the breath.

10. Study apes... Just for the moment. If it’s not working right now, don’t force it. Just bring your thoughts back to the present. Have compassion for yourself.

11. Do it washing up... Be more present in your daily activities especially doing the washing up! Be in the moment...

12. Try it Walking... Be more present walking. Try a walking meditation….

13. How about eating? Be mindful when you eat. Yum s avour the moment...

14. Any time, any place, anywhere You can be mindful anywhere in the world, at home, in the office. It only takes a minute to be fully present in the moment...

17. Apes do it well Go Ape Meditate Take time to be mindful

18. Then go back into the world... . Practice mindfulness in everything you do. Tell your friends on facebook. Tweet about it on twitter!

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