Mediation is the practice of cultivating awareness of our thoughts and feelings. It’s not about turning them off but about learning to observe them without comment or judgement. This helps us be aware of what’s happening in our body, our mind or our surroundings in the present moment.

According to MIND, the mental health charity, meditation can help you to:

• Increase your awareness of your thoughts and feelings;

• Manage unhelpful thoughts;

• Develop more helpful responses to difficult feelings and events;

• Be kinder towards yourself;

• Feel calmer and able to manage stress better;

• Manage some physical health problems, like chronic pain.

Patricia Galavis is our resident expert Meditation & Mindfulness teacher here at MCY. She's kindly shared a recording of her 'Counting the Breath' Meditation for you to download and practice along with at home.

DOWNLOAD THE MEDITATION AUDIO HERE

When you're first starting out with Meditation & Mindfulness or looking to restart or develop your practice, working with an experienced guide like Patricia and having the support of people, just like you, to practise alongside makes a huge difference. It can mean the difference between building a regular sustainable practice that provides you with the benefits you're looking for, and a practice that starts strong but gradually dwindles away over time.

If you're looking for that support, come and join our weekly 30-minute Meditation Class every Tuesday at 5.15pm.

During these sessions you’ll learn and practice different meditation techniques based on the Zen tradition. They'll help to boost your meditation practice if you already have one and will give you confidence and guidance if you’re new.

It’s so much easier to make progress if you surround yourself with others who are practicing too!

Head over to our Timetable to book class and keep an eye out for upcoming Mindfulness & Meditation Courses.

If you have any questions please get in touch.

JUDI X

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