Mindfulness is being fully present and observing our experience without judgment. Mindfulness is an English translation of the Pali word Sati, which means awareness, attention, and remembering.
While mindfulness and meditation have roots in various ancient cultures, their origins can be traced back to ancient African civilizations. African tribes practiced meditation and mindfulness, utilizing deep breathing, rhythmic movements, and connection to nature to achieve inner calm and spiritual awakening. These practices gradually spread worldwide, evolving into diverse traditions and techniques widely embraced today.
At Planet Mindfulness, we embrace a rich tapestry of ancient techniques from diverse cultures. Drawing inspiration from ancient African, Buddhist, and Hindu traditions, we offer a harmonious blend of mindfulness practices. Experience the wisdom of the ages and discover inner peace on your transformative journey with us.
A regular mindfulness practice:
A regular mindfulness practice:
Practicing mindfulness deepens our spiritual connection, enriching our innermost being with profound awareness and tranquility.
Some lasting benefits:
Our minds may be time-traveling, but our body exists in the here and now. Use your five senses to ground your attention in the present moment and connect mindfully to your environment. You can do this exercise anytime tor educes stress and improve your focus.
What are five things you can see?
What are four sounds you can hear?
What are three things you can currently feel?
What are two things you can smell?
What is one thing you can taste?
Our breath is our constant companion. Our minds are constantly wandering and time-traveling to the past and future, but the breath is always present. In this practice, you will use your breath as your anchor to the present moment. You can do this practice anytime, anywhere, for any duration of time for peace, clarity, and presence.
It's best to do this practice somewhere with limited distractions. Take three deep breaths to center yourself and ground your attention in the present moment.
Bring your attention to the sensation of breathing. Notice how your body feel as you inhale and exhale.
As you are observing your breathing, your mind will wander. When you become mindful (aware in the present) that this has happened, bring your attention back to your breathing until your attention naturally wanders again.
There is no such thing as a bad meditation. If your mind wanders often, do not judge yourself or the quality of the practice, instead celebrate the aha moment of mindfulness, remembering to be present, and regaining control of your attention. This is how you train your mind to focus on the present moment. In time, this will become easier. Be patient with yourself.
You can always return home to the present moment via your breathing whenever you feel stressed, anxious, or simply just want to be in the here and now.
Also known as the cooling breath has numerous benefits like calming the nervous system, lowering body temperature, improving focus, and reducing stress.
Take a few slow deep breaths to relax your body and mind.
Begin sitali breathing by inhaling through pursed lips or with your tongue curled. Then, exhale slowly through your nose.
Start by taking a few sitali breaths, then gradually work your way up as you feel more comfortable with the practice.
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