Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment, with openness, curiosity, and without judgment. Smiling Mind
Below are some recordings to assist you to practice mindfulness meditation. The Smiling Mind web site has excellent information about the benefits of mindfulness mediation and a link to the Smiling Mind App.
Basic Mindfulness Meditations
1. A moment of mindfulness
2. Seven minute mindfulness mediation practice
Mindfulness - focused
1. Mindfulness of the mind
2. Compassion practice
Mindfulness meditation written instructions
Mindfulness meditation practice
Sit or lie comfortably, gently bring your attention to the sensations of breathing, the feeling of the air moving in & out. Notice the sensation of the breath changing from an inward to an outward breath & back again. Notice the movement of the body to accommodate the air.
When the mind wanders notice with curiosity & kindness, where it has gone & gently re-focus on the breath.
Listen to the sound of the breath, listen for other sounds. Try to hear every sound that occurs, moment by moment.
Gently bring your attention to the sensations in the body. Notice the toes & feet, the legs & hips, the abdomen & spine, the chest, the shoulders, the arms & hands. The whole of the spine, the neck, head & face. Notice the air moving in & out of the body.
Be aware of the space you are sitting in. When you are ready, open your eyes.
