In current times of pandemic when we are urged to practise social distancing (although we prefer a term “safe relating”, as suggested by Prof. Paul Gilbert) in order to keep each other safe and healthy, much of our work, personal development activities and personal relations have moved to the online space. Even if government rules permit in person gatherings of various sizes, many of us think twice before coming back to gyms, yoga studios or group meditation classes.
Continue reading “What Is It Like Joining an Online Meditation Class?”Mindfulness and Compassion in Turbulent Times: Free Online Meetings Continue
We had a lovely response from people in need of group meditation in these turbulent times. Therefore, we will continue to offer free open meditation evenings once a week, where everyone is welcome to join us online!
Continue reading “Mindfulness and Compassion in Turbulent Times: Free Online Meetings Continue”Spring Mindfulness Training More Accessible than Ever
- Have you ever thought of taking a mindfulness course? Have you taken one a while ago and would like to refresh and support your practice?
- Would you like to bring more balance into your life, become less caught up in ups and downs?
- Would you like to learn to work more skillfully with the mind?
- Would you like to step out of the auto pilot and into the richness of life?
- Would you like to develop resources to respond to difficulty with kindness and compassion?
- Would you like to be part of a group supporting each other in exploration of our human experience?
FREE Online Course! Skill 2 Chill: Essentials of Stress Management
We are pleased to announce that our FREE online course Skill 2 Chill: Essentials of Stress Management is now available on Udemy. Check it out to learn some key self-regulation skills that will help you manage stress effectively and build resilience!
Looking Back at the 14th ENYSSP Conference
April 26-28th 2018, Zagreb, Croatia. This was the first ENYSSP conference since the move from autumn to spring (actually the 14th), meaning it has been just half a year since the previous one in Bratislava.
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Becoming Present: Leaves on a Stream Exercise
Why present time is so important and how to get our time-travelling minds to focus on the now? The goal of this exercise is to help you change your relationship with your thoughts and to practice remaining present.
Tense and Release: Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Oftentimes we are so wired into our stressful routines that we don’t even notice how tense our bodies are. The goal of this exercise is to help you distinguish between the tense and relaxed state of muscles in your body and to gradually train your body to let go of the tension.
Growing Together: Another ENYSSP Adventure
It’s Friday, the 13th ENYSSP Conference, full moon over the Danube river in Bratislava. Spooky, unlucky, dangerous coincidence some would say.
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Take 5: A 1-Minute Breathing Exercise
Are you distracted, stressed or a little overwhelmed? Learn a simple breathing exercise that can help you calm down, get centred and ready to perform.