Introduction to Mindfulness – Mind & Soul Group, Perkins Sports & Social Club, Albert Road, Shrewsbury SY1 4JD 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

We all go through life not really noticing what we are doing, how we are breathing, what we are eating and oblivious to our immediate surroundings. In this Introduction, we will explore mindfulness,
what it means, how we can achieve it and how it will help us in our daily lives. Sometimes we have to stop and appreciate what is happening now, this minute.
What does it mean to be mindful? Essentially, mindfulness means to be present, and in the moment.
It is important that we remind ourselves of this simple fact. All too often we can lose the
true essence of mindfulness by over-complicating things or putting all our emphasis on the act of
meditation alone. Mindfulness is not something we leave at the chair, but something we can
carry through our everyday lives. If we can apply mindfulness on the chair, then why not while
brushing our teeth, catching up with an old friend, or even waiting for our morning train? All these moments present an opportunity for us to apply mindfulness, and live our lives more fully, in the present moment.

This is an introduction to Mindfulness, if you would like to take this further, I am doing a 3 week workshop at the  Priory School 3rd, 10th and 17th June 2015 from: 7 – 9 p.m. Cost: £20

Louise Birch, Centre for Integral Health runs 8 week courses in Shrewsbury.