Did you ever wonder what meditation was all about or what does Mindfulness mean any way? Meditation is simply learning to focus our mind - on one point. This can be achieved in many ways; some people use a mantra, a repetitive sacred sanskrit phrase to focus their mind. In our Catholic tradition this is similar to the Rosary or the Divine Chaplet, or some people use a nice relaxing picture to focus on or a mandela picture in the Buddhist tradition.
It doesn't matter how we quieten the mind as long as we learn some tools to relieve the never ending chatter of the restless mind to restore equilibrium and balance in our body mind system. So this is why Yoga is the perfect tool to find that peace and stillness within. Whilst practising yoga we are giving our bodies a chance to be busy, which also give the mind something to focus on. When we harness our breath and connect it to our Asana posture we have the perfect recipe to focus our minds on the present moment (Mindfulness) and so bring relief from the stress and anxiety we experience in the day to day busy'ness of living.
'Yoga as a Mindful Meditation' workshop is on tonight at 8.00pm - 9.30pm at the Lifeflow Centre, Moorefield Road, Newbridge. Phone Susan on 087 697 2679 to book.