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Healthy Minds Webcast Series // Everyday Mindfulness // Thurs. 22 Sep, 7pm AEST

NikNikSenior Contributor22 Aug 2016, 2:22 pm AEST

Healthy Minds Webcast Series // Everyday Mindfulness // Thurs. 22 Sep, 7pm AEST

As part of the Healthy Minds Webcast Series, our fifth sessions is on Thursday 22 September from 7pm.

We've all heard of the term 'mindfulness', but it isn't a simple skills for everyone. So how can we make this technique a simple tool we use everyday?

For this session we will be joined by Jordan Whitehead, who is the founder of Mindfulgym (now Mindfulwaves) and is a Registered Psychologist. Jordan has worked primarily in the fields of assessment and treatment of addiction, mental health and suicide. She has studied Mindfulness in Melbourne, Australia and in India.

This interactive webcast will introduce you to simple mindfulness activities you can take with you and continue to use long after the session.

Two things you can do now

1) Hit the 'Like' button below to receive an email reminder on the night

2) Watch an intro video below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnpQ6hRp8ek

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Shaz51Senior Contributor22 Sept 2016, 8:07 pm AEST

Re: Healthy Minds Webcast Series // Everyday Mindfulness // Thurs. 22 Sep, 7pm AEST

I feel very relaxed @MindfulWaves

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Unknown userMember22 Sept 2016, 8:08 pm AEST

Re: Healthy Minds Webcast Series // Everyday Mindfulness // Thurs. 22 Sep, 7pm AEST

@MindfulWaves

I have great difficulty with this kind of activity even though I believe in it. Tonight was no exception, the fact that my dog put his head in my lap and cried for attention didn't help (yes too spoiled). I am not sure how to get over the barriers. I seemed to get agitated and give up then try to come back then get frustrated too easily. I know I have to find a way to get over it. I'm so much better with hands on mindfulness. Any suggestions

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MindfulWavesContributor22 Sept 2016, 8:09 pm AEST

Re: Healthy Minds Webcast Series // Everyday Mindfulness // Thurs. 22 Sep, 7pm AEST

So let's do our final mindfulness practise for this evening mindful walking!

Go and take a walk for 5 minutes!

However, imagine that you are learning to walk all over again. Take small, slow and exaggerated steps. Focus on placing the left heel on the ground then the toe. Then notice the shift in weight ration from left to right as the right hip projects forward and the right heel touches the ground followed by the right toes. And then the process repeats itself. Notice each step you take and how your feet interact with your shoes (if you are wearing them) and the ground. Walk around the room or wherever you are, it might help to do so in a circle. Notice the want to change your walking pace and any other feelings or sensations you may have.

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MindfulWavesContributor22 Sept 2016, 8:14 pm AEST

Re: Healthy Minds Webcast Series // Everyday Mindfulness // Thurs. 22 Sep, 7pm AEST

Yes sometimes we feel pins and needles in us when we sit with crossed legs. This is because our blood flow becomes a little restricted in this position - especially if we are not used to sitting like this. I assure you it is not damaging you. If we don't attach to pain with our mind, it often disappears just like you experienced. Remember there is a difference between pain and discomfort - and only you know when to act accordingly with this!