by Katherine Mair | Dec 21, 2015 | Daily Life, Mindfulness, Practice Insights
The festive season has become such a busy time. Yet it’s also a time to pause, reflect and celebrate. That makes it a wonderful time to say thank you. The simple act of expressing gratitude can make us feel better – and there is plenty of research to this effect*. It...
by Katherine Mair | Nov 23, 2015 | Breathing Exercises, Mindfulness, Practice Insights, Relaxation
We have a profound and powerful tool at our disposal to approach challenges with a greater sense of equanimity. And it is quite literally under our nose. It is the breath. To breathe in. To breathe out. With conscious awareness. It’s positively inspiring to...
by Katherine Mair | Oct 6, 2015 | Daily Life, Home Practice, Mindfulness, Practice Insights, Uncategorized
Wondering where to start with all this mindfulness mumbo jumbo? It’s really rather simple. Here’s some suggestion for fostering mindfulness in your day: MORNING Waking – take 3 slow breaths before you get out of bed. Bathroom – look in the mirror and make an...
by Katherine Mair | Sep 20, 2015 | Daily Life, Practice Insights
“Katherine. What do you like doing? I like going to the shops. What do you like doing Katherine?” “I like going to the shops too” I tell Nicole. “I like handbags. And Shoes” she says. “Oh. Me too.” I replied with a smile from ear to ear. “Who doesn’t like shoes and...
by Katherine Mair | Sep 4, 2015 | Mindfulness, Practice Insights, Relaxation
According to Jon Kabat-Zinn to be ‘mindful’ is to pay “attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment, and non judgmentally” (Kabat-Zinn is the father of modern mindfulness). Cultivating mindfulness enables you to be more focussed and fully present....
by Katherine Mair | Aug 12, 2015 | Mindfulness, Practice Insights, Uncategorized
We all rely on them. In fact we all use them unconsciously every day. Heuristics are mental short cuts that enable us to ease cognitive load and make decisions more quickly. It’s the ‘rule of thumb’ that helps us to deal with whatever comes our way each day...
