Mindfulness as a Martial Art
Applied Mindfulness Coaching, Facilitation and Mentoring
“Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts. Whenever your mind becomes scattered, use your breath as the means to take hold of your mind again” Thich Nhat Hanh.
The notion of Mindfulness is mainstreaming in workplaces and homes all around the world. One of the pioneers of the modern mindfulness movement, Jon Kabat-Zinn, describes mindfulness as “awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally…in the service of self-understanding and wisdom.”
The big question is, how do we do this?! How do we pay attention, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgementally?
When we practice mindfulness activities, over time:
- We can release stress, judgements and anxiety…
- We can nourish clear energy, resilience, fortitude and adaptability…
- We can cultivate compassion, patience, kindness, gratitude, empathy, creativity and clarity…
- We can self-regulate our emotions and respond rather than react…
- We can nurture wisdom out of life’s experiences…
- We can craft more peaceful, productive, collaborative, happy workplaces and homes…
As an Applied Mindfulness Coach (and Stillness Ninja), I train people, families, organisations and businesses to practice mindfulness in ways that grow their quality of and engagement with life.
I custom-design practical mindfulness programs to support and empower my clients. Yes, we explore the theory of what mindfulness is and how and why it works in connection with the brain’s plasticity and the power of the mind, heart and body.
Most importantly though, we learn and practice key mindfulness activities including breathing techniques, Qigong, Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga and Heart Yoga, meditation and guided relaxation, and mindful exercise in a 4 – 8 week program. Together we take mindfulness from a worthy idea, into a practical foundation for life. Together we grow a deeply ingrained mindfulness habit and then a mindful lifestyle based on practices that are evidence-based and proven to work.
Please feel free to contact me to discuss this coaching service in detail.
