How Practicing Mindfulness Can Help You Stay Grounded? by Ainee Cha Before we dive into all the benefits of practicing Mindfulness and Meditation. Let’s get to know What is Mindfulness? The Fundamentals of Mindfulness Mindfulness is the psychological process of bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment, which can be developed through the practice of meditation and other training. According to our renown Teacher Jon Kabat-Zinn; “Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally.” Mindfulness is a ‘fully-conscious’ state of living that enables us to relate to our experiences with higher accuracy and clarity. Much of Western society perceives mindfulness to be ‘emptying one’s head of thought’, whereas the exact opposite is true. Mindfulness involves being acutely aware of our thoughts, emotions, and why we do what we do. It means being aware in the moment and paying clo...

Easter Chocolate Meditation  by Ainee Cha Mindfulness meditation is often seen as a sitting down practice. While that is true as a formal practice. However, we can always practice informal mindfulness such as mindful eating. Mindfulness is about being fully aware of our senses at the present moment, and we can do that when we eat - 'Mindful Eating'. Mindful eating is the best way to start your mindfulness practice. When you are fully indulging yourself and become totally consumed in your food or chocolate, you are allowing yourself to reconnect with your senses and be fully present in the moment. Today, I encourage you to join me to meditate while eating a chocolate. Give yourself permission to really savour your chocolates this Easter. Approach this exercise with an open mind and gentle curiosity. 1. Get an Easter chocolate egg or small piece of chocolate. 2. Take a few deep breaths and relax your body. 3. Unwrap the chocolate slowly. 4. Take a look ...