Two most common problems when starting meditation practice
The two most common problems people report when commencing formal meditation practice are restlessness or agitation of the mind often referred to as the "monkey mind" and tiredness or sleepiness , dullness of the mind. I will be going into more detail on how to work skilfully with both these mental state over the next week.
Dealing with your Inner-Critic
Due to the brain’s built in negativity bias many of us are prone to self-critical thoughts and it can be very challenging knowing how to work skillfully with them. One method that many people find very useful when you notice it is to firstly take a few long slow fuller breaths and to acknowledge the self-critical thought perhaps by saying quietly to yourself “ judging”. Then say : “ May I be free from being so hard on myself. May all people be free from being so hard on thems
Next MindFulness Group starting May 1st, 2017
The next Mindfulness For Life group program commences in E.Malvern Monday May 1st from 6.30-8pm. Enrolments now open. Please call Jenny on 0412 025 375 or email : jen.clifton@hotmail.com
