Mindfulness is the practice of being aware, moment to moment. It helps us get out of our cycle of constant thoughts and emotional reactions.  The practice helps teach us to witness the contents of our mind along with our reactions to internal and external experiences. Similar to watching cars go by on the road, mindfulness teaches us to simply notice the cars instead of worrying about where the car is going and without passing judgement.

By becoming the observer of our mind, we develop a deeper wisdom and more compassion towards ourselves. You begin to experience more joy and ease in life.

Mindfulness is an ancient tradition, going back thousands of years.  In recent decades, researchers have been gaining more insight into the benefits. Many studies have found that mindfulness affects many aspects of our psychological well-being including:

• Improving our mood

• Increasing positive emotions

• Decreasing anxiety and depression

• Helping manage emotional reactivity

• Alleviating job burnout

Research has also shown that mindfulness can physically change the brain’s structure, inner workings and mental processes. As you continue to practice mindfulness, the brain can be trained to be mindful, and will become more natural. [1]