A short Mindfulness retreat can improve biological markers of stress and inflammation
A short Mindfulness retreat can improve biological markers of stress and inflammation
A short Mindfulness retreat can improve biological markers of stress and inflammation
Anxiety is a complex, deeply rooted emotion that exerts a stronger force in our lives than we ever imagined. Anxiety drives anxiety, and is often masked by addictions and bad habits that we cannot break. The brain gets stuck in anxiety habit loops: we continue to procrastinate, we eat the extra cookie, we binge watch Netflix. And it goes without saying that in the year of COVID our anxieties have played a starring role.
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MINDFULNESS-BASED TEACHING ASSESSMENT CRITERIA (MBI-TAC)
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Did the Buddha teach us to get rid of our emotions?
We may think—or even hope—that Buddhist practice will help us switch off unpleasant emotions so that we don’t have to experience them. Sorry, but emotions are part of being human! However, they don’t have to cause so much suffering.
Sytse Boonstra
Aurelie Giraud
Kalpalatha Thiyagarajan
Oana Ratiu
Lorraine Smith
Shereen T Sy
Buse Gocmen
from
Denmark, Aalborg
Singapore
Budapest, Hungary
UK, Minchinhampton
Philippines, Makati City
Turkey, Istanbul
The Near and Far Enemies of Fierce Compassion
CMSC Co-Founder
I’ve been a student of meditative techniques and contemplative traditions for a while. I
have a decades-long personal practice and academic degrees in both religious studies and
psychology. And I have mixed feelings about the kind of attention mindfulness is currently
receiving and the ways it’s often conceptualized today in the West. On one hand, the
fact meditative practices and contemplative experiences are getting increased study I feel
is deeply beneficial and long overdue. On another, with only slight exaggeration, I’m
In Psychological Inquiry, 2007, 18 (No. 4), pp. 258-264.
Department of Psychology
University of California, Berkeley
Reading the Academic Report: Progress or Pathology? from Lindahl et al 2020
This post offers a reflection on a recent academic paper and may be of particular interest to those who engage in mindfulness teaching, training and practice.
Making Mindfulness Safe and Effective for People Who’ve Experienced Trauma
A monthly podcast hosted by David Treleaven featuring a variety of guests speaking about the intersection of mindfulness, meditation, and trauma.
Here are my recommendations for further reading about the Satipatthana Sutta, in order of relevance:-
Hanka Čechová
Kim Young
Fernando Balsera
Eddy Cheng
David Rick
Anita Kleijn
Marta sanchez-capuchino
Tatiana Barillova
Kvetoslava Sarvasova
Karen Steele
Elise Lefebvre
Karolina Mazurek
Sunita Lama
Elena Sushko
Judit Hărdăut
Paolo Casartelli
Bilge Güçbilmez Buluş
Lesley Kidd
Kate Avis
Melanie Banerjee
Jacqui Edmiston
FROM
Chech, Prague
Thailand, Bangkok
Open Groups for Mindfulness Teachers
Background
Yes there is fear.
Yes there is isolation.
Yes there is panic buying.
Yes there is sickness.
Yes there is even death.
But,
They say that in Wuhan after so many years of noise
You can hear the birds again.
They say that after just a few weeks of quiet
The sky is no longer thick with fumes
But blue and grey and clear.
They say that in the streets of Assisi
People are singing to each other
across the empty squares,
keeping their windows open
so that those who are alone
I loved how the course was structured. I took TT1 in the intense format of 1 week and TT2 was instead spread over 2 months. I really enjoyed both formats and I felt that TT2 was ideal in this format, because I really had the time to absorb what I learnt in each session and had time to prepare.…
What 3 words best describe your experience of this course
community, support, learning
TT2 Online, Oct 2021
Fantastic course. The structure of each day was fantastic. The days were long but every activity or teaching session felt like it was not rushed, there was spaciousness and yet things didn't often overrun or feel crammed in. Perfect balance. The teachers were absolutely wonderful, grounding,…
What 3 words best describe your experience of this course
Grounding. Safe. Comprehensive
TT1 8-day intensive
I would recommend this TT1 training course to anyone interested in doing the course. The material is well structured and laid out. It is taught experientially which aids in long term learning. The trainers are knowledgeable and impart their knowledge in showing rather than teaching at the…
What 3 words best describe your experience of this course
wonderful, insightful, formative
TT1 Online August 2021
Testimonial
I have loved the course. Very intense in a way, but the safe environment and the sense of community that is created around my colleagues and the trainers is incredible and made me change the perspective of being. It brought me to an incredible space of love and kindness. I…
TT1 online August 2021
Overall feedback
As always it was a beautiful and incredibly rich experience. I have learnt so much for my own practice and also my understanding for teaching feels enhanced. As always there were challenges but I felt held and supported the whole way through. It was always clear what was…
Silent Online Retreat, May 2021
The TT1 online course was truly amazing and beautiful. I can't fully put into words how lovely this course was - although, as I'm writing these lines I find myself smiling as so many memories keep coming up. It involved a lovely bunch of individuals coming together from all over the world. I…
TT1 April 2021
Testimonial
I absolutely loved this course. The trainers really embodied mindfulness and I felt very inspired by them. The course content was very well-prepared and well-delivered. What I loved most was to learn how to teach without teaching! Just gently guiding the…
TT2 ONLINE, Jan to March 2021, 9-weeks
If you're wanting to learn more about mindfulness and using such a powerful tool then don't hesitate to join the TT1 course. The course is experiential, no long lectures to sit through. Each day you get the chance to practise leading a meditation with kind, constructive feedback in a supportive…
TT1 ONLINE, November 2020